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Luggala routes: 3 ways to the top
J.B. Malone Memorial RouteHiking · 8km · 400 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from Lough TayModerate
This scenic route offers stunning views of Lough Tay and the surrounding Wicklow Mountains, it follows a well-marked path with some rocky sections.
Luggala CircuitHiking · 10km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 45m · from Pier GatesModerate
The Luggala Circuit is a popular route that circles the mountain, providing panoramic views and a mix of forest and open hillside walking.
Luggala ScrambleScrambling · 5km · 300 m ascent · ~1h 30m · from Lough TayGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a straightforward scramble up the rocky slopes of Luggala, offering a more adventurous ascent with rewarding views.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Luggala each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 593m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Luggala 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 07:57, sunset 18:23
10h 26m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:45 and starts 17:34. From the summit you see the sun 07:52 to 18:27.
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About Luggala
Luggala is 593 m (1,947 ft) high with 100 m of prominence. It is in Wicklow Hills N, Ireland. OS grid reference O150074. It is the 20th highest of the 43 summits Peakify lists in Wicklow Hills N. The nearest summits are Knocknacloghoge (2.1 km), War Hill (4.4 km) and Carrigvore (3.9 km).
How high is Luggala?
Luggala is 593 metres high with 100 metres of prominence.
Where is Luggala?
Luggala is listed in Wicklow Hills N, Ireland.
Are there routes for Luggala?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Luggala, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is J.B. Malone Memorial Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Luggala 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 Luggala?
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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