Routes up
Knocknamanagh routes: 4 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from Car Park at Glen BarrModerate
A scenic hike starting from Glen Barr, follows the south ridge with panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
East ApproachHiking · 7km · 550 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from Forest Track near Barr GlenModerate
Begins on a forest track, ascends through mixed terrain to the summit, offers a quieter route with fewer hikers.
West ScrambleScrambling · 5km · from Parking Area at Barr LochGrade 1 Scramble
A challenging scramble up the western slopes, involves some exposure and requires careful navigation.
North Ridge ClimbClimbing · 6km · from Trailhead at Barr VillageGrade 2 Scramble
A more technical ascent via the north ridge, includes sections of rock climbing and scrambling, suitable for experienced climbers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Knocknamanagh today?
Knocknamanagh today (updated 05:38, 18 Oct): up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 7 mph gusting 15 mph, 0% chance of rain. A good day for the hills.
Knocknamanagh weather today
Clear sky, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 7 mph gusting 15 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Knocknamanagh weather tomorrow
Monday 19 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Knocknamanagh weather this weekend
Sunday 18 October: clear sky, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 7 mph gusting 15 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Knocknamanagh summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayClear sky | Good | 8°/3° | 0° | 7/15 | 0% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Good | 7°/3° | 0° | 13/16 | 12% |
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| Tue 20Moderate rain | Marginal | 8°/5° | -1° | 38/47 | 98% |
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| Wed 21Light drizzle | Marginal | 7°/3° | -1° | 36/45 | 77% |
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| Thu 22Light drizzle | Marginal | 7°/3° | 0° | 29/36 | 90% |
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| Fri 23Light drizzle | Marginal | 6°/3° | -2° | 32/40 | 81% |
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| Sat 24Thunderstorm | Poor | 8°/4° | 1° | 58/73 | 79% |
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Knocknamanagh 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 | 12°/5° | 2° | 48/59 | 82% |
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| Mon 26Moderate drizzle | Poor | 12°/5° | 2° | 55+/73+ | 75% |
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| Tue 27Dense drizzle | Marginal | 8°/3° | -1° | 39/49 | 71% |
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| Wed 28Overcast | Good | 8°/3° | 1° | 22/27 | 55% |
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| Thu 29Slight rain showers | Marginal | 10°/6° | 3° | 35/44 | 58% |
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| Fri 30Slight rain showers | Good | 9°/1° | -1° | 17/21 | 56% |
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| Sat 31Slight rain showers | Marginal | 10°/0° | -2° | 39/48 | 45% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Knocknamanagh each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 637m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Knocknamanagh 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 08:07, sunset 18:38
10h 31m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:54 and starts 17:50. From the summit you see the sun 08:02 to 18:42.
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About Knocknamanagh
Knocknamanagh is 637 m (2,090 ft) high with 180 m of prominence. It is in Shehy Mountains, Ireland. OS grid reference V990661. It is the 10th highest of the 28 summits Peakify lists in Shehy Mountains. The nearest summits are Gullaba Hill (1.6 km), Caoinkeen (2.5 km) and Knockboy North Top (3.7 km).
How high is Knocknamanagh?
Knocknamanagh is 637 metres high with 180 metres of prominence.
Where is Knocknamanagh?
Knocknamanagh is listed in Shehy Mountains, Ireland.
Are there routes for Knocknamanagh?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Knocknamanagh, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Knocknamanagh 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 Knocknamanagh tomorrow?
Monday 19 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What is the weather on Knocknamanagh this weekend?
Sunday 18 October: clear sky, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 7 mph gusting 15 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Knocknamanagh?
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.
