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Knocknaveacal routes: 3 ways to the top
Knocknaveacal CircularHiking · 8km · 400 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from StrathcarronModerate
This circular route offers a moderate hike with scenic views of the surrounding Highlands, suitable for most hikers.
Knocknaveacal Summit AscentHiking · 6km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from StrathcarronHard
A challenging ascent to the summit of Knocknaveacal, involves steep sections and rough terrain.
Knocknaveacal Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 5km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from StrathcarronGrade 1 Scramble
A Grade 1 scramble along the ridge of Knocknaveacal, requires basic scrambling skills and a head for heights.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Knocknaveacal today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Knocknaveacal each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 513m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Knocknaveacal each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 08:08, sunset 18:39
10h 31m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:55 and starts 17:52. From the summit you see the sun 08:04 to 18:43.
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About Knocknaveacal
Knocknaveacal is 513 m (1,682 ft) high with 30 m of prominence. It is in Beara Peninsula, Ireland. OS grid reference V743561. It is the 15th highest of the 32 summits Peakify lists in Beara Peninsula. The nearest summits are Tooth Mountain (0.8 km), Coomacloghane (1.7 km) and Lackabane (2.7 km).
How high is Knocknaveacal?
Knocknaveacal is 513 metres high with 30 metres of prominence.
Where is Knocknaveacal?
Knocknaveacal is listed in Beara Peninsula, Ireland.
Are there routes for Knocknaveacal?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Knocknaveacal, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Knocknaveacal Circular (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Knocknaveacal 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 weather information is shown for Knocknaveacal?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
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