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Knocklayd routes: 3 ways to the top
Knocklayd Southern ApproachHiking · 8km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from Drumavoley RoadModerate
This route takes you through open moorland and offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, it is a straightforward hike with a gradual ascent.
Knocklayd Northern ApproachHiking · 7km · 430 m ascent · ~2h 5m · from Cushendall RoadModerate
Starting from the north, this route provides a scenic ascent with views over Ballycastle and Rathlin Island, it is a gentle climb suitable for most hikers.
Knocklayd Western RidgeHiking · 9km · 470 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from Glenshesk RoadModerate
This route follows the western ridge of Knocklayd, offering stunning views of the Antrim coast and the Glens of Antrim, it involves some steep sections.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Knocklayd today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Knocklayd each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 514m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Knocklayd each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 08:00, sunset 18:19
10h 18m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:52 and starts 17:27. From the summit you see the sun 07:55 to 18:23.
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About Knocklayd
Knocklayd is 514 m (1,686 ft) high with 392 m of prominence. It is in Antrim Mountains, Ireland. OS grid reference D115363. It is the 3rd highest of the 15 summits Peakify lists in Antrim Mountains. The nearest summits are Croaghan (5.6 km), Slieveanorra (9.9 km) and Lannimore Hill (10.0 km).
How high is Knocklayd?
Knocklayd is 514 metres high with 392 metres of prominence.
Where is Knocklayd?
Knocklayd is listed in Antrim Mountains, Ireland.
Are there routes for Knocklayd?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Knocklayd, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Knocklayd Southern Approach (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Knocklayd 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 Knocklayd?
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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