Routes up
Knockbrinnea routes: 4 ways to the top
East Ridge RouteScrambling · __UNKNOWN__km · from InverarnanGrade 1
A classic scrambling route up the east ridge of Knockbrinnea, offering stunning views and a challenging ascent.
West Ridge RouteScrambling · __UNKNOWN__km · from InverarnanGrade 2
A more challenging scramble up the west ridge, requiring good navigation skills and a head for heights.
South Face ClimbClimbing · __UNKNOWN__km · from InverarnanGrade 3
A technical climbing route up the south face, suitable for experienced climbers with appropriate gear.
North ApproachHiking · __UNKNOWN__km · from InverarnanHiking
A straightforward hiking route approaching from the north, suitable for most hikers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Knockbrinnea today?
Knockbrinnea today (updated 19:16, 18 Oct): up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 17 mph, 0% chance of rain. A good day for the hills.
Knockbrinnea weather today
Mainly clear, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 17 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Knockbrinnea weather tomorrow
Monday 19 October: mostly dry, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 27 mph gusting 33 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Knockbrinnea weather this weekend
Sunday 18 October: mainly clear, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 17 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Knockbrinnea summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayMainly clear | Good | 7°/-1° | -4° | 12/17 | 0% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 5°/2° | -1° | 27/33 | 0% |
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| Tue 20Moderate rain | Poor | 7°/3° | -3° | 45/56 | 97% |
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| Wed 21Light drizzle | Marginal | 6°/1° | -3° | 36/45 | 94% |
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| Thu 22Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 6°/2° | -1° | 26/32 | 97% |
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| Fri 23Moderate drizzle | Poor | 6°/2° | -4° | 45/56 | 94% |
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| Sat 24Moderate drizzle | Poor | 9°/4° | 0° | 51/64 | 83% |
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Knockbrinnea 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 | Poor | 9°/3° | -3° | 52/66 | 84% |
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| Mon 26Slight rain showers | Poor | 10°/3° | -2° | 55+/75+ | 80% |
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| Tue 27Slight rain showers | Poor | 10°/2° | -3° | 55+/75+ | 82% |
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| Wed 28Light drizzle | Poor | 6°/2° | -2° | 40/50 | 55% |
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| Thu 29Moderate rain | Poor | 9°/4° | 0° | 55+/75+ | 49% |
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| Fri 30Slight rain showers | Good | 9°/2° | -1° | 24/37 | 57% |
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| Sat 31Slight rain showers | Marginal | 5°/1° | -2° | 37/46 | 55% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Knockbrinnea each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 852m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Knockbrinnea 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 08:09, sunset 18:39
10h 30m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:56 and starts 17:51. From the summit you see the sun 08:03 to 18:44.
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About Knockbrinnea
Knockbrinnea is 852 m (2,796 ft) high with 30 m of prominence. It is in Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Ireland. OS grid reference V807858. It is the 11th highest of the 24 summits Peakify lists in Macgillycuddy's Reeks. The nearest summits are Knockbrinnea East Top (0.3 km), Hag's Tooth (0.8 km) and Beenkeragh (0.8 km).
How high is Knockbrinnea?
Knockbrinnea is 852 metres high with 30 metres of prominence.
Where is Knockbrinnea?
Knockbrinnea is listed in Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Ireland.
Are there routes for Knockbrinnea?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Knockbrinnea, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Knockbrinnea 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 Knockbrinnea tomorrow?
Monday 19 October: mostly dry, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 27 mph gusting 33 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Knockbrinnea this weekend?
Sunday 18 October: mainly clear, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 17 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Knockbrinnea?
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.
