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Crocknafarragh routes: 4 ways to the top
Main Ridge RouteHiking · 8km · from Poisoned GlenModerate
This route takes you along the main ridge of Crocknafarragh, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
East ApproachHiking · 10km · from Loch na CuinneigeModerate
The East Approach starts from Loch na Cuinneige and ascends gradually, providing a less steep option.
Southwest ScrambleScrambling · 6km · from An ChuillinGrade 1 Scramble
This Grade 1 scramble begins at An Chuillin and involves some hands-on sections, suitable for experienced scramblers.
North Ridge ClimbClimbing · 7km · from Loch GleannGrade 2 Climb
The North Ridge Climb is a challenging route that requires climbing skills, offering a direct ascent.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Crocknafarragh today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Crocknafarragh each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 517m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Crocknafarragh 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 08:08, sunset 18:27
10h 19m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:59 and starts 17:35. From the summit you see the sun 08:03 to 18:31.
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About Crocknafarragh
Crocknafarragh is 517 m (1,696 ft) high with 175 m of prominence. It is in Derryveagh, Glendowan, Ireland. OS grid reference B877167. It is the 14th highest of the 42 summits Peakify lists in Derryveagh, Glendowan. The nearest summits are Crockfadda (4.5 km), Crockfadda NE Top (4.5 km) and Slieve Snaght (5.0 km).
How high is Crocknafarragh?
Crocknafarragh is 517 metres high with 175 metres of prominence.
Where is Crocknafarragh?
Crocknafarragh is listed in Derryveagh, Glendowan, Ireland.
Are there routes for Crocknafarragh?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Crocknafarragh, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Main Ridge Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Crocknafarragh 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 Crocknafarragh?
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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