Routes up
Knockowen routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 10km · from Healy PassModerate
The standard route up Knockowen starts from Healy Pass, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape, it is a moderate hike suitable for most walkers
Southwest ApproachHiking · 12km · from AdrigoleModerate
This longer route approaches Knockowen from the southwest, starting at Adrigole and offering a scenic hike through varied terrain
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 8km · from Healy PassGrade 1
This route involves a Grade 1 scramble up the east ridge of Knockowen, providing a more challenging ascent with some exposure
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Knockowen today?
Knockowen today (updated 06:52, 18 Oct): up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 7 mph gusting 14 mph, 0% chance of rain. A good day for the hills.
Knockowen weather today
Clear sky, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 7 mph gusting 14 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Knockowen weather tomorrow
Monday 19 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 22 mph, 14% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Knockowen 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 14 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Knockowen 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° | 7/14 | 0% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Good | 7°/3° | 1° | 17/22 | 14% |
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| Tue 20Moderate rain | Poor | 9°/5° | 0° | 41/51 | 93% |
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| Wed 21Slight rain | Marginal | 7°/4° | -1° | 37/46 | 82% |
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| Thu 22Light drizzle | Marginal | 8°/3° | 0° | 28/35 | 92% |
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| Fri 23Light drizzle | Marginal | 6°/3° | -1° | 32/40 | 90% |
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| Sat 24Thunderstorm | Poor | 8°/5° | 1° | 64/80 | 84% |
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Knockowen 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° | 50/63 | 82% |
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| Mon 26Moderate drizzle | Poor | 11°/6° | 3° | 55+/75+ | 77% |
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| Tue 27Dense drizzle | Poor | 8°/5° | 0° | 43/53 | 69% |
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| Wed 28Overcast | Marginal | 9°/5° | 3° | 23/29 | 63% |
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| Thu 29Dense drizzle | Marginal | 10°/7° | 4° | 33/41 | 60% |
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| Fri 30Dense drizzle | Good | 9°/0° | -1° | 16/20 | 56% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Poor | 10°/0° | -3° | 40/50 | 57% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Knockowen each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 660m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Knockowen 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 08:08, sunset 18:39
10h 31m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:55 and starts 17:52. From the summit you see the sun 08:03 to 18:43.
Nearby summits
Close to Knockowen
About Knockowen
Knockowen is 660 m (2,166 ft) high with 332 m of prominence. It is in Beara Peninsula, Ireland. OS grid reference V808553. It is the 2nd highest of the 32 summits Peakify lists in Beara Peninsula. The nearest summits are Cushnaficulla (1.4 km), Knockastumpa (2.3 km) and Knockeirky South Top (2.5 km).
How high is Knockowen?
Knockowen is 660 metres high with 332 metres of prominence.
Where is Knockowen?
Knockowen is listed in Beara Peninsula, Ireland.
Are there routes for Knockowen?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Knockowen, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (10km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Knockowen 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 Knockowen tomorrow?
Monday 19 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 22 mph, 14% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What is the weather on Knockowen 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 14 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Knockowen?
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.
