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Knocknacloghoge routes: 1 way to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 8km · 400 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from GlendaloughModerate
The standard route to Knocknacloghoge starts from Glendalough, following a well-trodden path through scenic valleys and offering panoramic views of the surrounding hills, suitable for most hikers with a moderate level of fitness
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Knocknacloghoge today?
Knocknacloghoge today (updated 06:07, 18 Oct): up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 8 mph gusting 12 mph, 0% chance of rain. A good day for the hills.
Knocknacloghoge weather today
Overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 8 mph gusting 12 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Knocknacloghoge weather tomorrow
Monday 19 October: slight rain, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 22 mph gusting 27 mph, 98% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Knocknacloghoge weather this weekend
Sunday 18 October: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 8 mph gusting 12 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Knocknacloghoge summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayOvercast | Good | 8°/2° | -1° | 8/12 | 0% |
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| TomorrowSlight rain | Marginal | 8°/5° | 2° | 22/27 | 98% |
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| Tue 20Moderate rain | Marginal | 9°/6° | 3° | 26/33 | 63% |
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| Wed 21Moderate rain | Marginal | 7°/3° | -3° | 35/44 | 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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Knocknacloghoge 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° | 36/45 | 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° | 29/36 | 42% |
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| Sat 31Slight rain showers | Poor | 11°/3° | 1° | 42/52 | 35% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Knocknacloghoge each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 532m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Knocknacloghoge 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.
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About Knocknacloghoge
Knocknacloghoge is 532 m (1,747 ft) high with 133 m of prominence. It is in Wicklow Hills N, Ireland. OS grid reference O143054. It is the 25th highest of the 43 summits Peakify lists in Wicklow Hills N. The nearest summits are Luggala (2.1 km), Kanturk (2.8 km) and Scarr (3.7 km).
How high is Knocknacloghoge?
Knocknacloghoge is 532 metres high with 133 metres of prominence.
Where is Knocknacloghoge?
Knocknacloghoge is listed in Wicklow Hills N, Ireland.
Are there routes for Knocknacloghoge?
Peakify lists 1 route for Knocknacloghoge, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Knocknacloghoge 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 Knocknacloghoge tomorrow?
Monday 19 October: slight rain, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 22 mph gusting 27 mph, 98% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Knocknacloghoge this weekend?
Sunday 18 October: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 8 mph gusting 12 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Knocknacloghoge?
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.