Routes up
Darren routes: 4 ways to the top
East Ridge RouteScrambling · __UNKNOWN__km · from LochgoilheadGrade 2 Scramble
A challenging scramble up the east ridge of Darren, offering spectacular views and requiring careful navigation
West Face ClimbClimbing · __UNKNOWN__km · from ArrocharGrade 3 Climb
A technical climb on the west face, suitable for experienced climbers with proper gear
North ApproachHiking · __UNKNOWN__km · from Rest and Be ThankfulHiking
A straightforward hiking route approaching from the north, suitable for most hikers
South Ridge TraverseScrambling · __UNKNOWN__km · from LochgoilheadGrade 1 Scramble
A moderate scramble along the south ridge, offering a mix of hiking and scrambling
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Darren today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Darren each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 524m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Darren 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 07:02, sunset 16:53
9h 51m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:52 and starts 16:03. From the summit you see the sun 06:57 to 16:57.
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About Darren
Darren is 524 m (1,719 ft) high with 21 m of prominence. It is in South-West Wales, Wales. OS grid reference SN908568. It is the 11th highest of the 50 summits Peakify lists in South-West Wales. The nearest summits are Gorllwyn (2.4 km), Y Garth (2.7 km) and Y Gamriw (5.6 km).
How high is Darren?
Darren is 524 metres high with 21 metres of prominence.
Where is Darren?
Darren is listed in South-West Wales, Wales.
Are there routes for Darren?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Darren, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Darren 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 Darren?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
