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Knockbrinnea East Top routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 8km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 40m · from InverlochyModerate
This route takes you through the scenic paths of the Mamores range, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
East ApproachHiking · 9km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 50m · from Spean BridgeModerate
This longer route approaches from the east, providing a gradual ascent with panoramic views.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from AchriabhachGrade 1
The North Ridge offers a more challenging ascent with some scrambling sections, suitable for experienced hikers.
South Face ClimbClimbing · 6km · 750 m ascent · ~2h 25m · from KinlochlevenGrade 3
The South Face provides a technical climbing route with steep sections, recommended for climbers with proper gear.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Knockbrinnea East Top today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Knockbrinnea East Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 845m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Knockbrinnea 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 08:09, 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 East Top
Knockbrinnea East Top is 845 m (2,774 ft) high with 21 m of prominence. It is in Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Ireland. OS grid reference V810857. It is the 14th highest of the 24 summits Peakify lists in Macgillycuddy's Reeks. The nearest summits are Knockbrinnea (0.3 km), Hag's Tooth (0.7 km) and Beenkeragh (1.0 km).
How high is Knockbrinnea East Top?
Knockbrinnea East Top is 845 metres high with 21 metres of prominence.
Where is Knockbrinnea East Top?
Knockbrinnea East Top is listed in Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Ireland.
Are there routes for Knockbrinnea East Top?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Knockbrinnea East Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Knockbrinnea 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.
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The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
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