Routes up
Knocknagnauv routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from Car Park near KnocknagnauvModerate
This route takes you from the car park near Knocknagnauv, following a well-trodden path to the summit, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, suitable for most hikers.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from Base of East RidgeGrade 1
The East Ridge offers a more adventurous ascent, involving some easy scrambling sections, ideal for those looking to add a bit of challenge to their hike.
South Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from South Base CampGrade 3
This route is for experienced climbers, tackling the steep south face of Knocknagnauv, requiring technical climbing skills and equipment.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Knocknagnauv today?
Knocknagnauv today (updated 05:28, 18 Oct): up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 12 mph, 0% chance of rain. A good day for the hills.
Knocknagnauv weather today
Mainly clear, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 12 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Knocknagnauv weather tomorrow
Monday 19 October: dense drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 22 mph, 37% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Knocknagnauv weather this weekend
Sunday 18 October: mainly clear, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 12 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Knocknagnauv 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° | -2° | 9/12 | 0% |
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| TomorrowDense drizzle | Good | 6°/1° | -1° | 17/22 | 37% |
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| Tue 20Moderate rain | Poor | 10°/2° | -1° | 40/50 | 76% |
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| Wed 21Moderate drizzle | Poor | 7°/3° | -3° | 50/63 | 63% |
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| Thu 22Light drizzle | Marginal | 8°/-2° | -5° | 32/40 | 88% |
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| Fri 23Overcast | Marginal | 6°/-2° | -5° | 35/43 | 75% |
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| Sat 24Moderate rain | Poor | 9°/3° | -1° | 61/76 | 69% |
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Knocknagnauv 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 25Moderate drizzle | Poor | 14°/3° | 0° | 45/56 | 57% |
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| Mon 26Moderate drizzle | Poor | 12°/5° | 3° | 55/68 | 47% |
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| Tue 27Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 8°/3° | 0° | 37/46 | 43% |
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| Wed 28Overcast | Good | 9°/2° | -1° | 19/24 | 35% |
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| Thu 29Moderate drizzle | Poor | 9°/5° | 3° | 41/51 | 41% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Good | 9°/3° | 1° | 15/33 | 43% |
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| Sat 31Moderate rain showers | Marginal | 10°/2° | -1° | 39/49 | 31% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Knocknagnauv each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 655m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Knocknagnauv 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 08:02, sunset 18:31
10h 29m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:49 and starts 17:43. From the summit you see the sun 07:56 to 18:35.
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About Knocknagnauv
Knocknagnauv is 655 m (2,149 ft) high with 64 m of prominence. It is in Knockmealdown, Comeragh and Monavullagh Mountains, Ireland. OS grid reference S081083. It is the 12th highest of the 28 summits Peakify lists in Knockmealdown, Comeragh and Monavullagh Mountains. The nearest summits are Knocknafallia (1.5 km), Crohan West (2.3 km) and Knockmeal (2.1 km).
How high is Knocknagnauv?
Knocknagnauv is 655 metres high with 64 metres of prominence.
Where is Knocknagnauv?
Knocknagnauv is listed in Knockmealdown, Comeragh and Monavullagh Mountains, Ireland.
Are there routes for Knocknagnauv?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Knocknagnauv, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Knocknagnauv 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 Knocknagnauv tomorrow?
Monday 19 October: dense drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 22 mph, 37% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What is the weather on Knocknagnauv this weekend?
Sunday 18 October: mainly clear, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 12 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Knocknagnauv?
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.
