Routes up
Cock Mountain routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 10km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 50m · from Spittal of GlensheeModerate
The standard hiking route up Cock Mountain starts from the Spittal of Glenshee, it follows a well-trodden path that gradually ascends the mountain, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 8km · from Spittal of GlensheeGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a Grade 1 scramble up the East Ridge of Cock Mountain, providing a more adventurous ascent with some exposure and hands-on rock sections.
North Face ClimbClimbing · 6km · from Glenshee Ski CentreGrade 3 Climb
The North Face offers a challenging Grade 3 climb, suitable for experienced climbers, with steep sections and technical moves required to reach the summit.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Cock Mountain today?
Cock Mountain today (updated 03:05, 18 Oct): up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 5 mph gusting 14 mph, 0% chance of rain. A good day for the hills.
Cock Mountain weather today
Overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 5 mph gusting 14 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Cock Mountain weather tomorrow
Monday 19 October: light drizzle, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 19 mph gusting 23 mph, 39% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Cock Mountain weather this weekend
Sunday 18 October: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 5 mph gusting 14 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Cock Mountain summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayOvercast | Good | 8°/3° | 0° | 5/14 | 0% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Good | 9°/4° | 1° | 19/23 | 39% |
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| Tue 20Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 10°/7° | 3° | 28/35 | 55% |
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| Wed 21A dusting of snow | Marginal | 8°/-1° | -4° | 34/42 | 67% |
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| Thu 22Light drizzle | Good | 8°/2° | -1° | 23/29 | 59% |
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| Fri 23Overcast | Marginal | 6°/1° | -4° | 25/31 | 67% |
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| Sat 24Moderate rain | Poor | 8°/2° | -2° | 51/63 | 48% |
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Cock Mountain 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 25Light drizzle | Poor | 13°/1° | -1° | 41/51 | 52% |
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| Mon 26Moderate drizzle | Poor | 13°/5° | 3° | 48/60 | 30% |
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| Tue 27Moderate drizzle | Poor | 8°/2° | -1° | 40/50 | 37% |
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| Wed 28Overcast | Good | 9°/2° | -2° | 23/28 | 37% |
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| Thu 29Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 9°/5° | 2° | 31/38 | 33% |
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| Fri 30Dense drizzle | Marginal | 9°/3° | 2° | 29/37 | 39% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 10°/1° | -2° | 37/46 | 33% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Cock Mountain each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 505m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Cock Mountain 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 07:58, sunset 18:20
10h 22m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:48 and starts 17:30. From the summit you see the sun 07:53 to 18:24.
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About Cock Mountain
Cock Mountain is 505 m (1,657 ft) high with 127 m of prominence. It is in Mourne Mountains, Ireland. OS grid reference J253268. It is the 26th highest of the 37 summits Peakify lists in Mourne Mountains. The nearest summits are Pigeon Rock North (2.0 km), Slievemoughanmore (2.8 km) and Pigeon Rock South (2.6 km).
How high is Cock Mountain?
Cock Mountain is 505 metres high with 127 metres of prominence.
Where is Cock Mountain?
Cock Mountain is listed in Mourne Mountains, Ireland.
Are there routes for Cock Mountain?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Cock Mountain, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (10km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Cock Mountain 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 Cock Mountain tomorrow?
Monday 19 October: light drizzle, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 19 mph gusting 23 mph, 39% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What is the weather on Cock Mountain this weekend?
Sunday 18 October: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 5 mph gusting 14 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Cock Mountain?
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.
