Routes up
Knocknalougha routes: 3 ways to the top
Knocknalougha Circular RouteHiking · 8km · 400 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from Knocknalougha Car ParkModerate
This circular route takes you through scenic landscapes and offers panoramic views from the summit, suitable for most hikers.
Knocknalougha Direct AscentHiking · 5km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from Knocknalougha VillageModerate
This direct ascent is a straightforward hike to the summit, providing a more challenging climb with rewarding views.
Knocknalougha Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 6km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from Knocknalougha TrailheadGrade 1
This route involves a Grade 1 scramble along the ridge, offering an adventurous path to the summit.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Knocknalougha today?
Knocknalougha today (updated 02:50, 18 Oct): up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 12 mph, 0% chance of rain. A good day for the hills.
Knocknalougha weather today
Partly cloudy, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 12 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Knocknalougha weather tomorrow
Monday 19 October: slight rain, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 29 mph gusting 36 mph, 38% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Knocknalougha weather this weekend
Sunday 18 October: partly cloudy, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 12 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Knocknalougha summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayPartly cloudy | Good | 7°/2° | 0° | 10/12 | 0% |
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| TomorrowSlight rain | Marginal | 7°/3° | 0° | 29/36 | 38% |
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| Tue 20Moderate rain | Marginal | 9°/1° | -1° | 39/48 | 66% |
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| Wed 21Moderate drizzle | Poor | 7°/3° | -3° | 49/61 | 65% |
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| Thu 22Light drizzle | Marginal | 8°/0° | -2° | 31/39 | 78% |
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| Fri 23Overcast | Marginal | 6°/0° | -3° | 33/42 | 63% |
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| Sat 24Moderate rain | Poor | 9°/3° | 0° | 59/74 | 69% |
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Knocknalougha 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° | 1° | 43/54 | 57% |
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| Mon 26Moderate drizzle | Poor | 12°/5° | 3° | 53/66 | 47% |
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| Tue 27Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 8°/3° | 0° | 36/45 | 43% |
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| Wed 28Overcast | Good | 9°/2° | -1° | 18/23 | 35% |
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| Thu 29Moderate drizzle | Poor | 9°/5° | 3° | 40/50 | 41% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Good | 9°/3° | 2° | 15/34 | 43% |
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| Sat 31Moderate rain showers | Marginal | 10°/2° | -1° | 38/47 | 31% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Knocknalougha each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 629m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Knocknalougha 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 07:57 to 18:36.
Nearby summits
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About Knocknalougha
Knocknalougha is 629 m (2,064 ft) high with 87 m of prominence. It is in Knockmealdown, Comeragh and Monavullagh Mountains, Ireland. OS grid reference S019100. It is the 14th highest of the 28 summits Peakify lists in Knockmealdown, Comeragh and Monavullagh Mountains. The nearest summits are Knockshanahullion (2.0 km), Knockmoylan (3.9 km) and Knockmealdown (4.2 km).
How high is Knocknalougha?
Knocknalougha is 629 metres high with 87 metres of prominence.
Where is Knocknalougha?
Knocknalougha is listed in Knockmealdown, Comeragh and Monavullagh Mountains, Ireland.
Are there routes for Knocknalougha?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Knocknalougha, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Knocknalougha Circular Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Knocknalougha 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 Knocknalougha tomorrow?
Monday 19 October: slight rain, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 29 mph gusting 36 mph, 38% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Knocknalougha this weekend?
Sunday 18 October: partly cloudy, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 12 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Knocknalougha?
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.
