Routes up
Green Hill routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from Loch EarnheadModerate
The standard route to Green Hill starts from Loch Earnhead, it is a moderate hike with a gradual ascent and offers scenic views of the surrounding hills, suitable for most hikers.
South ApproachHiking · 10km · 600 m ascent · ~3h 0m · from St. FillansModerate
This route approaches Green Hill from the south starting at St. Fillans, it is a longer hike with more elevation gain, the path is well-trodden and offers a peaceful walk through varied terrain.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 6km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from Loch EarnheadGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge offers a more challenging ascent with some scrambling sections, it is recommended for those with some scrambling experience, the views from the ridge are spectacular.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · from Loch EarnheadGrade 3 Climb
The East Face Climb is a technical route requiring climbing gear and experience, it is a challenging ascent with steep sections and exposure, suitable for experienced climbers.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Green Hill each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 628m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Green Hill 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 07:03, sunset 16:43
9h 40m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:55 and starts 15:50. From the summit you see the sun 06:57 to 16:48.
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About Green Hill
Green Hill is 628 m (2,061 ft) high with 25 m of prominence. It is in Yorkshire Dales, England. OS grid reference NX726962. It is the 34th highest of the 46 summits Peakify lists in Yorkshire Dales. The nearest summits are Great Coum (1.5 km), High Pike (1.4 km) and Gragareth (3.1 km).
How high is Green Hill?
Green Hill is 628 metres high with 25 metres of prominence.
Where is Green Hill?
Green Hill is listed in Yorkshire Dales, England.
Are there routes for Green Hill?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Green Hill, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Green Hill 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 Green Hill?
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.
