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Carrignagower routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 40m · from Glen EtiveModerate
The standard route to Carrignagower starts from Glen Etive, it involves a straightforward hike with some steep sections, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from Glen EtiveGrade 1
This route involves a scramble up the north ridge, providing a more challenging ascent with some exposure, suitable for experienced scramblers.
South Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · from Glen EtiveGrade 3
The south face offers a technical climb, requiring climbing gear and experience, it is the most direct but challenging route to the summit.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carrignagower today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carrignagower each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 767m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carrignagower each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 08:00, sunset 18:29
10h 29m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:47 and starts 17:41. From the summit you see the sun 07:55 to 18:34.
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About Carrignagower
Carrignagower is 767 m (2,516 ft) high with 26 m of prominence. It is in Knockmealdown, Comeragh and Monavullagh Mountains, Ireland. OS grid reference S310120. It is the 3rd highest of the 28 summits Peakify lists in Knockmealdown, Comeragh and Monavullagh Mountains. The nearest summits are Kilclooney Mountain (1.6 km), Knockaunapeebra (2.3 km) and Coumfea North Top (1.9 km).
How high is Carrignagower?
Carrignagower is 767 metres high with 26 metres of prominence.
Where is Carrignagower?
Carrignagower is listed in Knockmealdown, Comeragh and Monavullagh Mountains, Ireland.
Are there routes for Carrignagower?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Carrignagower, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carrignagower 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 weather information is shown for Carrignagower?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
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