Routes up
Dooish routes: 4 ways to the top
East Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from Car Park at Glen BeagGrade 1 Scramble
The East Ridge Route offers a straightforward scramble with stunning views over the surrounding landscape, suitable for those with basic scrambling experience
West ApproachHiking · 7km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from Parking area near Loch BeagHiking
This hiking route approaches from the west and provides a gentle ascent with panoramic views, ideal for a day hike
North Face ClimbClimbing · 4km · 600 m ascent · ~1h 50m · from Base of North FaceClimbing
The North Face Climb is a challenging route requiring technical climbing skills, recommended for experienced climbers only
South Ridge TraverseScrambling · 6km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 55m · from Trailhead at Glen DubhGrade 2 Scramble
The South Ridge Traverse offers a more challenging scramble with some exposure, rewarding views from the summit
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Dooish today?
Dooish today (updated 03:46, 18 Oct): up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 21 mph, 0% chance of rain. A good day for the hills.
Dooish weather today
Clear sky, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 21 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Dooish weather tomorrow
Monday 19 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 35 mph gusting 43 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Dooish weather this weekend
Sunday 18 October: clear sky, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 21 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Dooish summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayClear sky | Good | 7°/2° | -2° | 10/21 | 0% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Marginal | 7°/3° | -2° | 35/43 | 2% |
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| Tue 20Dense drizzle | Poor | 8°/4° | -2° | 49/61 | 48% |
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| Wed 21Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 6°/3° | -1° | 28/35 | 61% |
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| Thu 22Light drizzle | Marginal | 6°/3° | -1° | 28/35 | 69% |
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| Fri 23Light drizzle | Marginal | 5°/3° | -2° | 35/44 | 92% |
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| Sat 24Slight rain | Poor | 6°/2° | -4° | 61/76 | 77% |
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Dooish 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Sun 25Moderate drizzle | Poor | 11°/2° | -3° | 47/59 | 94% |
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| Mon 26Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 11°/3° | -1° | 39/48 | 88% |
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| Tue 27Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 6°/2° | -3° | 38/48 | 78% |
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| Wed 28Light drizzle | Marginal | 8°/3° | 0° | 27/34 | 74% |
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| Thu 29Moderate drizzle | Poor | 9°/5° | 0° | 42/52 | 65% |
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| Fri 30Moderate drizzle | Good | 8°/1° | -2° | 17/31 | 53% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Poor | 9°/-1° | -3° | 47/59 | 53% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Dooish each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 652m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Dooish 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
Sunrise 08:07, sunset 18:26
10h 19m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:58 and starts 17:34. From the summit you see the sun 08:02 to 18:31.
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About Dooish
Dooish is 652 m (2,137 ft) high with 319 m of prominence. It is in Derryveagh, Glendowan, Ireland. OS grid reference B982210. It is the 4th highest of the 42 summits Peakify lists in Derryveagh, Glendowan. The nearest summits are Farscallop (4.1 km), Aghla Beg (4.0 km) and Crocknalaragagh (5.1 km).
How high is Dooish?
Dooish is 652 metres high with 319 metres of prominence.
Where is Dooish?
Dooish is listed in Derryveagh, Glendowan, Ireland.
Are there routes for Dooish?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Dooish, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Dooish 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 is the weather on Dooish tomorrow?
Monday 19 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 35 mph gusting 43 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Dooish this weekend?
Sunday 18 October: clear sky, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 21 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Dooish?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Written and kept up to date by the Peakify team. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
