Summit wind 2 mph, gusts 4 mph, 0% chance of rain.
Routes up
Follow forest tracks uphill, then cross open bog to the summit. Expect wet ground near the top.
Near the start
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
Summit today
Moylussa today (updated 02:51, 18 Oct): up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 6 mph gusting 12 mph, 0% chance of rain. A good day for the hills.
Mainly clear, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 6 mph gusting 12 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Monday 19 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 22 mph gusting 28 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 18 October: mainly clear, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 6 mph gusting 12 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TodayMainly clear | Good | 8°/2° | 0° | 6/12 | 0% |
| TomorrowLight drizzle | Good | 7°/1° | -2° | 22/28 | 12% |
| Tue 20Slight rain | Marginal | 9°/4° | -1° | 39/48 | 69% |
| Wed 21Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 8°/3° | -1° | 35/43 | 61% |
| Thu 22Light drizzle | Marginal | 7°/1° | -2° | 25/32 | 88% |
| Fri 23Overcast | Marginal | 6°/1° | -2° | 26/32 | 76% |
| Sat 24Moderate rain | Poor | 8°/4° | 0° | 61/76 | 77% |
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 25Moderate drizzle | Poor | 13°/5° | 1° | 44/55 | 80% |
| Mon 26Moderate drizzle | Poor | 12°/6° | 2° | 50/63 | 57% |
| Tue 27Dense drizzle | Marginal | 8°/4° | -1° | 35/44 | 57% |
| Wed 28Overcast | Good | 9°/4° | 1° | 21/26 | 53% |
| Thu 29Dense drizzle | Marginal | 9°/6° | 3° | 34/43 | 51% |
| Fri 30Moderate drizzle | Good | 9°/4° | 3° | 14/36 | 45% |
| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 11°/2° | -1° | 35/44 | 39% |
Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Moylussa each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 532m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Moylussa 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
10h 27m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:53 and starts 17:44. From the summit you see the sun 08:00 to 18:36.
Nearby summits
About Moylussa
Moylussa is the highest point in County Clare. It rises in the Slieve Bernagh hills on the west shore of Lough Derg, a short drive north of Killaloe. The hill has no near neighbours of similar height: the nearest higher summit is Keeper Hill, 19.8 km south-east across the lake.
Most people walk up from the forestry car park at Ballycuggaran, following forest tracks before breaking out onto open hillside. The top is broad, flat and boggy, and the ground stays wet after rain. Its 486 m of prominence makes it a Marilyn and an Arderin.
From the summit you look east over Lough Derg to the Tipperary hills.
Moylussa is 532 m (1,744 ft) high with 486 m of prominence. It is in County Clare, Ireland. OS grid reference R648759. It is the highest of the 17 summits Peakify lists in County Clare. The nearest summits are Tountinna (8.9 km), Cappaghabaun Mountain East (17 km) and Corbally Hill (12 km).
Moylussa, at 532 m, is the county top of Clare.
Most walkers start from the forestry car park at Ballycuggaran, north of Killaloe.
Yes, in good weather. Forest tracks cover the lower half, and the upper ground is boggy but not steep.
Moylussa is 532 metres high with 486 metres of prominence.
Moylussa is listed in County Clare, Ireland.
Peakify lists 1 route for Moylussa, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
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.
Monday 19 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 22 mph gusting 28 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 18 October: mainly clear, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 6 mph gusting 12 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
About Moylussa
Moylussa is the highest point in County Clare. It rises in the Slieve Bernagh hills on the west shore of Lough Derg, a short drive north of Killaloe. The hill has no near neighbours of similar height: the nearest higher summit is Keeper Hill, 19.8 km south-east across the lake.
Most people walk up from the forestry car park at Ballycuggaran, following forest tracks before breaking out onto open hillside. The top is broad, flat and boggy, and the ground stays wet after rain. Its 486 m of prominence makes it a Marilyn and an Arderin.
From the summit you look east over Lough Derg to the Tipperary hills.
Moylussa is 532 m (1,744 ft) high with 486 m of prominence. It is in County Clare, Ireland. OS grid reference R648759. It is the highest of the 17 summits Peakify lists in County Clare. The nearest summits are Tountinna (8.9 km), Cappaghabaun Mountain East (17 km) and Corbally Hill (12 km).
Moylussa, at 532 m, is the county top of Clare.
Most walkers start from the forestry car park at Ballycuggaran, north of Killaloe.
Yes, in good weather. Forest tracks cover the lower half, and the upper ground is boggy but not steep.
Moylussa is 532 metres high with 486 metres of prominence.
Moylussa is listed in County Clare, Ireland.
Peakify lists 1 route for Moylussa, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
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.
Monday 19 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 22 mph gusting 28 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 18 October: mainly clear, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 6 mph gusting 12 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
