Routes up
Knockshanahullion routes: 1 way to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 8km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from Car Park at Glen RinnesModerate
The standard hiking route up Knockshanahullion starts from the car park at Glen Rinnes, it follows a well-trodden path through heather and grassy slopes to the summit, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Knockshanahullion today?
Knockshanahullion today (updated 05:31, 18 Oct): up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 13 mph, 0% chance of rain. A good day for the hills.
Knockshanahullion weather today
Mainly clear, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 13 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Knockshanahullion weather tomorrow
Monday 19 October: moderate drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 21 mph, 37% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Knockshanahullion weather this weekend
Sunday 18 October: mainly clear, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 13 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Knockshanahullion 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°/3° | 0° | 9/13 | 0% |
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| TomorrowModerate drizzle | Good | 6°/3° | 0° | 17/21 | 37% |
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| Tue 20Moderate rain | Poor | 9°/1° | -1° | 40/49 | 76% |
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| Wed 21Moderate drizzle | Poor | 7°/3° | -3° | 50/63 | 63% |
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| Thu 22Light drizzle | Marginal | 8°/0° | -3° | 32/41 | 88% |
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| Fri 23Overcast | Marginal | 6°/0° | -3° | 35/43 | 75% |
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| Sat 24Moderate rain | Poor | 9°/3° | -1° | 60/75 | 69% |
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Knockshanahullion 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 | 13°/3° | 0° | 44/56 | 57% |
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| Mon 26Moderate drizzle | Poor | 12°/5° | 2° | 54/68 | 47% |
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| Tue 27Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 8°/2° | -1° | 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° | 15/34 | 43% |
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| Sat 31Moderate rain showers | Marginal | 10°/2° | -1° | 39/48 | 31% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Knockshanahullion each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 653m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Knockshanahullion 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.
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About Knockshanahullion
Knockshanahullion is 653 m (2,143 ft) high with 316 m of prominence. It is in Knockmealdown, Comeragh and Monavullagh Mountains, Ireland. OS grid reference R999104. It is the 13th highest of the 28 summits Peakify lists in Knockmealdown, Comeragh and Monavullagh Mountains. The nearest summits are Knocknalougha (2.0 km), Farbreaga (3.4 km) and Knockadullaun (7.0 km).
How high is Knockshanahullion?
Knockshanahullion is 653 metres high with 316 metres of prominence.
Where is Knockshanahullion?
Knockshanahullion is listed in Knockmealdown, Comeragh and Monavullagh Mountains, Ireland.
Are there routes for Knockshanahullion?
Peakify lists 1 route for Knockshanahullion, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Knockshanahullion 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 Knockshanahullion tomorrow?
Monday 19 October: moderate drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 21 mph, 37% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What is the weather on Knockshanahullion this weekend?
Sunday 18 October: mainly clear, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 13 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Knockshanahullion?
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.