From the Clare Island harbour up Knockmore: route map, distance and time
462 m · South Mayo and Central Galway · OS grid L669861
Knockmore is the 462 m high point of Clare Island at the mouth of Clew Bay in County Mayo, reached by ferry and climbed for its sea cliffs and island views.
Walk west along the island roads and tracks, then climb the open slopes to the summit. Grass and heather with no made path near the top.
From the Clare Island harbour at a glance
| Distance | 3.3 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 377 m |
| Time up | 1h 15m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 1h 55m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Clare Island ferry pier |
| Summit grid reference | L669861 |
From the Clare Island harbour map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
How long From the Clare Island harbour takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 5m | 1h 35m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 15m | 1h 55m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 35m | 2h 25m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 08:13, sunset 18:36. Start by 15:41 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 55m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 08:15, sunset 18:34. Start by 15:39 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 55m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Knockmore summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Knockmore right now. The main Knockmore page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Knockmore forecast.
About Knockmore
Knockmore is the 462 m high point of Clare Island at the mouth of Clew Bay in County Mayo, reached by ferry and climbed for its sea cliffs and island views. More about Knockmore, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Marilyn.
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location, what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
From the Clare Island harbour: questions and answers
How far is From the Clare Island harbour?
From the Clare Island harbour is 3.3 km one way to the summit of Knockmore, with 377 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 6.6 km.
How long does From the Clare Island harbour take?
About 1h 15m to the summit of Knockmore and 1h 55m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 2h 25m for the round trip.
Where do you park for From the Clare Island harbour?
From the Clare Island harbour starts from Clare Island ferry pier.
Is From the Clare Island harbour suitable for beginners?
Yes, for fit walkers on a clear day. Peakify grades it Moderate: a long climb on a made path, but the top is high, exposed and colder than the start. Turn back if the cloud comes down and you can't navigate.
What time should I start From the Clare Island harbour today?
By 15:41 at the latest. Sunset on Knockmore today is 18:36, From the Clare Island harbour takes about 1h 55m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for From the Clare Island harbour?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).