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Eskatarriff East Top routes: 4 ways to the top
East Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · from Loch EskatarriffGrade 2 Scramble
The East Ridge Route offers a challenging scramble with stunning views over the surrounding landscape, it is recommended for experienced scramblers.
South Face AscentClimbing · 4.5km · from Glen EskatarriffGrade 3 Climb
This route involves technical climbing on the South Face, climbers should be prepared for exposed sections and require proper climbing gear.
West Approach HikeHiking · 7km · 400 m ascent · ~2h 5m · from Inveresk VillageHiking
The West Approach is a scenic hike suitable for most hikers, it provides a gradual ascent with panoramic views.
North Couloir RouteScrambling · 6km · from North Eskatarriff Car ParkGrade 3 Scramble
The North Couloir is a demanding scramble that requires careful navigation and is best attempted in dry conditions.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Eskatarriff East Top today?
Eskatarriff East Top today (updated 05:55, 18 Oct): up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 5 mph gusting 14 mph, 0% chance of rain. A good day for the hills.
Eskatarriff East Top weather today
Mainly clear, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 5 mph gusting 14 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Eskatarriff East Top weather tomorrow
Monday 19 October: mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 15 mph gusting 18 mph, 14% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Eskatarriff East Top weather this weekend
Sunday 18 October: mainly clear, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 5 mph gusting 14 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Eskatarriff East Top summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayMainly clear | Good | 9°/2° | -1° | 5/14 | 0% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Good | 8°/3° | 1° | 15/18 | 14% |
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| Tue 20Moderate rain | Marginal | 10°/6° | 1° | 36/46 | 93% |
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| Wed 21Slight rain | Marginal | 8°/4° | 0° | 31/39 | 82% |
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| Thu 22Light drizzle | Marginal | 9°/3° | 1° | 23/29 | 92% |
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| Fri 23Light drizzle | Marginal | 7°/4° | 0° | 27/34 | 90% |
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| Sat 24Thunderstorm | Poor | 9°/7° | 2° | 61/77 | 84% |
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Eskatarriff East Top 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 25Slight rain showers | Poor | 13°/7° | 4° | 43/54 | 82% |
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| Mon 26Moderate drizzle | Poor | 12°/8° | 3° | 52/65 | 77% |
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| Tue 27Dense drizzle | Marginal | 9°/6° | 0° | 37/60 | 69% |
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| Wed 28Overcast | Marginal | 10°/7° | 4° | 20/30 | 63% |
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| Thu 29Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 11°/9° | 5° | 29/46 | 60% |
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| Fri 30Moderate drizzle | Good | 10°/3° | 1° | 14/18 | 56% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 11°/3° | 0° | 35/44 | 57% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Eskatarriff East Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 533m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Eskatarriff East Top 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 08:08, sunset 18:39
10h 31m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:55 and starts 17:52. From the summit you see the sun 08:04 to 18:43.
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About Eskatarriff East Top
Eskatarriff East Top is 533 m (1,748 ft) high with 38 m of prominence. It is in Beara Peninsula, Ireland. OS grid reference V742531. It is the 13th highest of the 32 summits Peakify lists in Beara Peninsula. The nearest summits are Eskatarriff (0.7 km), Lackabane (1.0 km) and Tooth Mountain (2.2 km).
How high is Eskatarriff East Top?
Eskatarriff East Top is 533 metres high with 38 metres of prominence.
Where is Eskatarriff East Top?
Eskatarriff East Top is listed in Beara Peninsula, Ireland.
Are there routes for Eskatarriff East Top?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Eskatarriff East Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Eskatarriff East Top 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 Eskatarriff East Top tomorrow?
Monday 19 October: mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 15 mph gusting 18 mph, 14% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What is the weather on Eskatarriff East Top this weekend?
Sunday 18 October: mainly clear, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 5 mph gusting 14 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Eskatarriff East Top?
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.
