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Crohan West routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 12km · from Cruachan Power StationModerate
This route starts at the Cruachan Power Station and ascends through the scenic Coire Cruachan, providing stunning views of the surrounding peaks and Loch Awe.
Taynuilt Peak RouteHiking · 14km · from TaynuiltModerate
This route begins in Taynuilt and follows a path that offers a more gradual ascent, passing through lush forests and open moorland.
Scrambling Route via Stob DiamhScrambling · 10km · from Cruachan Power StationGrade 1
This scrambling route involves a climb over Stob Diamh, providing a more challenging ascent with some exposure and requiring basic scrambling skills.
Climbing Route via Ben Cruachan RidgeClimbing · 15km · from Cruachan Power StationGrade 3
This is a technical climbing route that traverses the Ben Cruachan Ridge, offering climbers a challenging and rewarding experience with breathtaking views.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Crohan West today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Crohan West each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 521m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Crohan West 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 08:01, sunset 18:31
10h 29m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:49 and starts 17:43. From the summit you see the sun 07:57 to 18:35.
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About Crohan West
Crohan West is 521 m (1,709 ft) high with 82 m of prominence. It is in Knockmealdown, Comeragh and Monavullagh Mountains, Ireland. OS grid reference S096101. It is the 17th highest of the 28 summits Peakify lists in Knockmealdown, Comeragh and Monavullagh Mountains. The nearest summits are Knockmeal (1.9 km), Knocknafallia (2.6 km) and Knocknagnauv (2.3 km).
How high is Crohan West?
Crohan West is 521 metres high with 82 metres of prominence.
Where is Crohan West?
Crohan West is listed in Knockmealdown, Comeragh and Monavullagh Mountains, Ireland.
Are there routes for Crohan West?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Crohan West, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Crohan West 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 Crohan West?
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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