Routes up
Letterbreckaun routes: 4 ways to the top
Western ApproachHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from Maam CrossModerate
This route approaches Letterbreckaun from the west, offering a gradual ascent with stunning views of the surrounding Connemara landscape, suitable for most hikers with a reasonable level of fitness
Eastern RidgeHiking · 10km · from LeenaunChallenging
The Eastern Ridge route provides a more challenging ascent, with steeper sections and rugged terrain, rewarding hikers with panoramic views of the Maumturks and Twelve Bens
Southern ScrambleScrambling · 6km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from Maum BridgeGrade 1 Scramble
This scrambling route from the south involves some hands-on sections, perfect for those looking to add a bit of adventure to their hike, requires good navigation skills
Northern ClimbScrambling · 7km · from Inagh ValleyGrade 2 Scramble
The Northern Climb is a more technical scramble, involving exposed sections and requiring a head for heights, suitable for experienced scramblers
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Letterbreckaun today?
Letterbreckaun today (updated 03:44, 18 Oct): up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 17 mph, 0% chance of rain. A good day for the hills.
Letterbreckaun weather today
Overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 17 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Letterbreckaun weather tomorrow
Monday 19 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 28 mph gusting 35 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Letterbreckaun weather this weekend
Sunday 18 October: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 17 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Letterbreckaun summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayOvercast | Good | 8°/2° | -1° | 13/17 | 0% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Marginal | 7°/5° | 1° | 28/35 | 2% |
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| Tue 20Moderate rain | Poor | 7°/4° | -2° | 43/54 | 86% |
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| Wed 21Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 6°/3° | -1° | 31/39 | 78% |
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| Thu 22Light drizzle | Marginal | 5°/2° | 0° | 28/35 | 88% |
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| Fri 23Light drizzle | Marginal | 6°/2° | -2° | 33/41 | 94% |
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| Sat 24Thunderstorm | Poor | 7°/3° | -2° | 65/82 | 83% |
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Letterbreckaun 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 25Slight rain showers | Poor | 11°/3° | -2° | 52/65 | 92% |
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| Mon 26Slight rain showers | Poor | 11°/4° | 1° | 44/55 | 87% |
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| Tue 27Dense drizzle | Poor | 7°/3° | -2° | 46/57 | 78% |
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| Wed 28Light drizzle | Marginal | 7°/4° | 1° | 28/35 | 75% |
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| Thu 29Slight rain showers | Marginal | 9°/5° | 2° | 35/44 | 71% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 8°/2° | 1° | 13/16 | 69% |
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| Sat 31Slight rain showers | Poor | 9°/1° | -1° | 44/55 | 55% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Letterbreckaun each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 668m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Letterbreckaun 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 08:11, sunset 18:36
10h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 09:00 and starts 17:46. From the summit you see the sun 08:06 to 18:41.
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About Letterbreckaun
Letterbreckaun is 668 m (2,192 ft) high with 325 m of prominence. It is in Maumturk Mountains, Ireland. OS grid reference L856551. It is the 3rd highest of the 40 summits Peakify lists in Maumturk Mountains. The nearest summits are Binn Bhan (1.7 km), Cnoc na hUilleann (2.0 km) and Leenaun Hill (4.6 km).
How high is Letterbreckaun?
Letterbreckaun is 668 metres high with 325 metres of prominence.
Where is Letterbreckaun?
Letterbreckaun is listed in Maumturk Mountains, Ireland.
Are there routes for Letterbreckaun?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Letterbreckaun, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Western Approach (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Letterbreckaun 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 Letterbreckaun tomorrow?
Monday 19 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 28 mph gusting 35 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Letterbreckaun this weekend?
Sunday 18 October: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 17 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Letterbreckaun?
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.
