Routes up
Crott Mountain routes: 4 ways to the top
West ApproachHiking · 10km · from Hilltop FarmModerate
The West Approach is a longer but less steep hiking route, it provides a scenic walk through varied terrain
East Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · from Loch Crott Car ParkGrade 2 Scramble
The East Ridge Route offers a challenging scramble with stunning views, it requires good navigation skills and a head for heights
South Face AscentClimbing · 7km · from Old Crott VillageGrade 3 Climb
The South Face Ascent is a technical climb with several pitches, suitable for experienced climbers with proper gear
North Ridge TraverseScrambling · 8km · from North Glen ParkingGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge Traverse is a popular scramble with moderate difficulty, it offers panoramic views of the surrounding area
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Crott Mountain each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 500m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Crott Mountain 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 08:11, sunset 18:35
10h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 09:00 and starts 17:45. From the summit you see the sun 08:06 to 18:39.
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About Crott Mountain
Crott Mountain is 500 m (1,639 ft) high with 75 m of prominence. It is in South Mayo and Central Galway, Ireland. OS grid reference L929804. It is the 18th highest of the 29 summits Peakify lists in South Mayo and Central Galway. The nearest summits are Croagh Patrick (2.4 km), Oughty Hill (4.7 km) and Carrowrevagh (6.2 km).
How high is Crott Mountain?
Crott Mountain is 500 metres high with 75 metres of prominence.
Where is Crott Mountain?
Crott Mountain is listed in South Mayo and Central Galway, Ireland.
Are there routes for Crott Mountain?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Crott Mountain, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is West Approach (10km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Crott 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 weather information is shown for Crott Mountain?
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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