Routes up
Kanturk routes: 3 ways to the top
Kanturk Circular RouteHiking · 8km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from Bridge of OrchyModerate
This route takes you around the base of Kanturk, offering scenic views of the surrounding area, and is suitable for most hikers.
Kanturk Summit AscentHiking · 5km · from Bridge of OrchyHard
A direct ascent to the summit of Kanturk, providing a challenging hike with steep sections and rewarding views at the top.
Kanturk Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 4km · from Bridge of OrchyGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves scrambling along the ridge of Kanturk, requiring good navigation skills and a head for heights.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Kanturk today?
Kanturk today (updated 04:28, 18 Oct): up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 13 mph, 0% chance of rain. A good day for the hills.
Kanturk weather today
Overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 13 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Kanturk weather tomorrow
Monday 19 October: dense drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 24 mph gusting 30 mph, 98% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Kanturk weather this weekend
Sunday 18 October: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 13 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Kanturk summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayOvercast | Good | 8°/3° | 1° | 9/13 | 0% |
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| TomorrowDense drizzle | Marginal | 8°/5° | 2° | 24/30 | 98% |
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| Tue 20Moderate rain | Marginal | 9°/6° | 2° | 26/33 | 63% |
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| Wed 21Moderate rain | Marginal | 7°/3° | -3° | 35/43 | 61% |
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| Thu 22Overcast | Marginal | 8°/4° | -1° | 32/40 | 80% |
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| Fri 23Overcast | Marginal | 5°/2° | -3° | 32/40 | 78% |
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| Sat 24Moderate rain | Poor | 8°/2° | -1° | 42/53 | 63% |
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Kanturk 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 25Light drizzle | Marginal | 13°/2° | -1° | 35/44 | 59% |
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| Mon 26Moderate drizzle | Poor | 13°/7° | 5° | 43/54 | 43% |
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| Tue 27Light drizzle | Marginal | 9°/3° | 0° | 35/49 | 41% |
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| Wed 28Overcast | Good | 9°/3° | -1° | 18/24 | 30% |
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| Thu 29Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 9°/5° | 2° | 31/39 | 41% |
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| Fri 30Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 11°/4° | 2° | 28/35 | 42% |
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| Sat 31Slight rain showers | Poor | 11°/3° | 1° | 41/52 | 35% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Kanturk each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 527m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Kanturk 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 07:57, sunset 18:23
10h 26m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:45 and starts 17:34. From the summit you see the sun 07:52 to 18:27.
Nearby summits
Close to Kanturk
About Kanturk
Kanturk is 527 m (1,730 ft) high with 27 m of prominence. It is in Wicklow Hills N, Ireland. OS grid reference O125033. It is the 26th highest of the 43 summits Peakify lists in Wicklow Hills N. The nearest summits are Scarr (1.6 km), Knocknacloghoge (2.8 km) and Carrigshouk (3.3 km).
How high is Kanturk?
Kanturk is 527 metres high with 27 metres of prominence.
Where is Kanturk?
Kanturk is listed in Wicklow Hills N, Ireland.
Are there routes for Kanturk?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Kanturk, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Kanturk Circular Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Kanturk 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 Kanturk tomorrow?
Monday 19 October: dense drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 24 mph gusting 30 mph, 98% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Kanturk this weekend?
Sunday 18 October: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 13 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Kanturk?
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.
