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Crockfadda CircularHiking · 12km · from InverlaelModerate
A scenic circular route starting from Inverlael, offering views of the surrounding peaks and lochs
Summit wind 4 mph, gusts 12 mph, 0% chance of rain.
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A scenic circular route starting from Inverlael, offering views of the surrounding peaks and lochs
Summit today
Crockfadda today (updated 04:16, 18 Oct): up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 18 mph, 0% chance of rain. A good day for the hills.
Mainly clear, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 18 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Monday 19 October: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 28 mph gusting 35 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Sunday 18 October: mainly clear, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 18 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TodayMainly clear | Good | 8°/2° | -1° | 11/18 | 0% |
| TomorrowOvercast | Marginal | 8°/4° | 0° | 28/35 | 0% |
| Tue 20Dense drizzle | Poor | 8°/5° | 0° | 41/51 | 50% |
| Wed 21Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 6°/4° | 1° | 24/30 | 66% |
| Thu 22Light drizzle | Marginal | 6°/4° | 1° | 22/28 | 82% |
| Fri 23Light drizzle | Marginal | 6°/3° | -1° | 29/36 | 89% |
| Sat 24Moderate rain | Poor | 7°/3° | -2° | 54/68 | 81% |
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 25Moderate drizzle | Poor | 12°/3° | -2° | 43/54 | 93% |
| Mon 26Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 11°/4° | 1° | 35/44 | 90% |
| Tue 27Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 7°/3° | -2° | 36/44 | 78% |
| Wed 28Light drizzle | Marginal | 9°/4° | 1° | 26/33 | 77% |
| Thu 29Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 9°/6° | 1° | 37/46 | 69% |
| Fri 30Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 8°/2° | -1° | 16/31 | 63% |
| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Poor | 9°/0° | -2° | 44/55 | 57% |
Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Crockfadda each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 529m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Crockfadda 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. Lying snow up to 1 cm deep.
Sun today
10h 19m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:59 and starts 17:35. From the summit you see the sun 08:02 to 18:31.
Nearby summits
About Crockfadda
Crockfadda is 529 m (1,736 ft) high with 80 m of prominence. It is in Derryveagh, Glendowan, Ireland. OS grid reference B910136. It is the 13th highest of the 42 summits Peakify lists in Derryveagh, Glendowan. The nearest summits are Crockfadda NE Top (1.0 km), Slieve Snaght (1.8 km) and Drumnaliffernn Mountain South Top (2.5 km).
Crockfadda is 529 metres high with 80 metres of prominence.
Crockfadda is listed in Derryveagh, Glendowan, Ireland.
Peakify lists 1 route for Crockfadda, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
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.
Monday 19 October: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 28 mph gusting 35 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Sunday 18 October: mainly clear, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 18 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
About Crockfadda
Crockfadda is 529 m (1,736 ft) high with 80 m of prominence. It is in Derryveagh, Glendowan, Ireland. OS grid reference B910136. It is the 13th highest of the 42 summits Peakify lists in Derryveagh, Glendowan. The nearest summits are Crockfadda NE Top (1.0 km), Slieve Snaght (1.8 km) and Drumnaliffernn Mountain South Top (2.5 km).
Crockfadda is 529 metres high with 80 metres of prominence.
Crockfadda is listed in Derryveagh, Glendowan, Ireland.
Peakify lists 1 route for Crockfadda, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
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.
Monday 19 October: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 28 mph gusting 35 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Sunday 18 October: mainly clear, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 18 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.