Routes up
Birreencorragh West Top routes: 4 ways to the top
Western ApproachHiking · 12km · from Newfield BridgeModerate
This route approaches from the west, offering expansive views of the surrounding landscape, and involves a gradual ascent to the summit.
North RidgeScrambling · 10km · from Letterkeen BothyHard
The North Ridge route involves some scrambling sections, providing a more challenging ascent with rewarding views.
Southern TraverseHiking · 15km · from Drumleen BridgeHard
This is a longer traverse from the south, requiring good navigation skills, and offers a varied terrain.
East Face DirectClimbing · 8km · from GlendorraghaVery Hard
The East Face Direct is a climbing route that requires technical skills, suitable for experienced climbers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Birreencorragh West Top today?
Birreencorragh West Top today (updated 07:04, 18 Oct): up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 24 mph, 0% chance of rain. A good day for the hills.
Birreencorragh West Top weather today
Overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 24 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Birreencorragh West Top weather tomorrow
Monday 19 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 28 mph gusting 35 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Birreencorragh West Top weather this weekend
Sunday 18 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 24 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Birreencorragh West Top summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayOvercast | Good | 7°/3° | -2° | 12/24 | 0% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Marginal | 7°/5° | 0° | 28/35 | 2% |
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| Tue 20Slight rain | Poor | 7°/4° | -1° | 45/56 | 83% |
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| Wed 21Light drizzle | Marginal | 7°/4° | 0° | 26/32 | 78% |
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| Thu 22Light drizzle | Marginal | 7°/4° | 1° | 24/31 | 80% |
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| Fri 23Light drizzle | Marginal | 7°/4° | -1° | 30/38 | 86% |
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| Sat 24Moderate rain | Poor | 7°/3° | -1° | 63/78 | 83% |
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Birreencorragh West Top 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Sun 25Dense drizzle | Poor | 12°/3° | -1° | 46/57 | 90% |
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| Mon 26Dense drizzle | Marginal | 11°/5° | 1° | 33/41 | 88% |
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| Tue 27Dense drizzle | Marginal | 7°/3° | -2° | 35/44 | 76% |
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| Wed 28Light drizzle | Marginal | 8°/5° | 2° | 26/33 | 66% |
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| Thu 29Slight rain showers | Marginal | 10°/5° | 3° | 32/40 | 71% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Good | 8°/2° | 1° | 12/17 | 57% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 10°/2° | -2° | 36/45 | 50% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Birreencorragh West Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 551m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Birreencorragh West Top each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 08:11, sunset 18:34
10h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 09:01 and starts 17:44. From the summit you see the sun 08:06 to 18:38.
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About Birreencorragh West Top
Birreencorragh West Top is 551 m (1,808 ft) high with 38 m of prominence. It is in Nephin Beg Range, Ireland. OS grid reference G014049. It is the 10th highest of the 30 summits Peakify lists in Nephin Beg Range. The nearest summits are Birreencorragh (1.0 km), Bullaunmore (3.7 km) and Buckoogh (3.8 km).
How high is Birreencorragh West Top?
Birreencorragh West Top is 551 metres high with 38 metres of prominence.
Where is Birreencorragh West Top?
Birreencorragh West Top is listed in Nephin Beg Range, Ireland.
Are there routes for Birreencorragh West Top?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Birreencorragh West Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Western Approach (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Birreencorragh West Top today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What is the weather on Birreencorragh West Top tomorrow?
Monday 19 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 28 mph gusting 35 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Birreencorragh West Top this weekend?
Sunday 18 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 24 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Birreencorragh West Top?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Written and kept up to date by the Peakify team. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
