Routes up
Croaghaun SW Top routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from Keem BayModerate
This route starts from Keem Bay and follows a path up to the summit, offering stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and surrounding cliffs, suitable for experienced hikers.
Direct Ascent from Keem BeachHiking · 6km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from Keem BeachHard
This direct ascent involves a steep climb from Keem Beach to the summit, offering panoramic views, recommended for fit and experienced hikers.
Coastal ScrambleScrambling · 10km · from Keem BayGrade 1
This scrambling route involves navigating along the rugged coastline before ascending to the summit, requires careful footing and a head for heights.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Croaghaun SW Top today?
Croaghaun SW Top today (updated 04:33, 18 Oct): up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 21 mph gusting 27 mph, 0% chance of rain. A good day for the hills.
Croaghaun SW Top weather today
Overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 21 mph gusting 27 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Croaghaun SW Top weather tomorrow
Monday 19 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 34 mph gusting 42 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Croaghaun SW Top weather this weekend
Sunday 18 October: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 21 mph gusting 27 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Croaghaun SW Top summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayOvercast | Good | 8°/4° | 0° | 21/27 | 0% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Marginal | 7°/6° | 0° | 34/42 | 0% |
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| Tue 20Slight rain | Poor | 9°/6° | -4° | 54/68 | 85% |
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| Wed 21Dense drizzle | Marginal | 8°/6° | -1° | 28/35 | 84% |
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| Thu 22Light drizzle | Marginal | 8°/5° | -1° | 25/32 | 90% |
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| Fri 23Light drizzle | Marginal | 7°/5° | -3° | 35/43 | 88% |
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| Sat 24Slight rain | Poor | 8°/6° | -6° | 84/105 | 77% |
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Croaghaun SW 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 25Moderate drizzle | Poor | 10°/6° | -2° | 51/63 | 88% |
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| Mon 26Moderate drizzle | Poor | 10°/7° | -1° | 41/51 | 80% |
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| Tue 27Moderate drizzle | Poor | 8°/6° | -5° | 47/59 | 73% |
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| Wed 28Light drizzle | Marginal | 9°/6° | 0° | 36/45 | 66% |
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| Thu 29Moderate drizzle | Poor | 10°/7° | 0° | 46/57 | 68% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 8°/7° | 2° | 17/22 | 65% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Poor | 10°/4° | -2° | 46/57 | 53% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Croaghaun SW Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 664m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Croaghaun SW 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 08:14, sunset 18:37
10h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 09:03 and starts 17:47. From the summit you see the sun 08:08 to 18:42.
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About Croaghaun SW Top
Croaghaun SW Top is 664 m (2,178 ft) high with 40 m of prominence. It is in Achill Island, Ireland. OS grid reference F553058. It is the 2nd highest of the 7 summits Peakify lists in Achill Island. The nearest summits are Croaghaun (0.6 km), Benmore (1.5 km) and Cornaclea Hill (5.6 km).
How high is Croaghaun SW Top?
Croaghaun SW Top is 664 metres high with 40 metres of prominence.
Where is Croaghaun SW Top?
Croaghaun SW Top is listed in Achill Island, Ireland.
Are there routes for Croaghaun SW Top?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Croaghaun SW Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Croaghaun SW 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 Croaghaun SW Top tomorrow?
Monday 19 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 34 mph gusting 42 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Croaghaun SW Top this weekend?
Sunday 18 October: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 21 mph gusting 27 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Croaghaun SW 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.
