Routes up
Pigeon Rock North routes: 4 ways to the top
North Ridge RouteScrambling · 3km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 20m · from LochgoilheadGrade 2 Scramble
The North Ridge Route offers a challenging scramble with steep sections and requires careful navigation, it provides stunning views of the surrounding area
East Face ClimbClimbing · 2.5km · 500 m ascent · ~1h 20m · from Rest and Be ThankfulGrade 3 Climb
The East Face Climb is a technical route that involves climbing on exposed rock faces, it is suitable for experienced climbers only
South Approach HikeHiking · 4km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 30m · from ArrocharHiking
The South Approach Hike is a scenic route that takes you through lush forests and open moorland, it is a moderate hike suitable for most walkers
West Gully ScrambleScrambling · 3.5km · 470 m ascent · ~1h 30m · from LochgoilheadGrade 1 Scramble
The West Gully Scramble is a less technical route with some steep sections, it offers a more direct approach to the summit
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Pigeon Rock North today?
Pigeon Rock North today (updated 06:53, 18 Oct): up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 8 mph gusting 14 mph, 0% chance of rain. A good day for the hills.
Pigeon Rock North weather today
Partly cloudy, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 8 mph gusting 14 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Pigeon Rock North weather tomorrow
Monday 19 October: light drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 23 mph gusting 30 mph, 55% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Pigeon Rock North weather this weekend
Sunday 18 October: partly cloudy, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 8 mph gusting 14 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Pigeon Rock North summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayPartly cloudy | Good | 8°/2° | 0° | 8/14 | 0% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Good | 8°/4° | 1° | 23/30 | 55% |
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| Tue 20Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 9°/7° | 3° | 29/36 | 57% |
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| Wed 21A dusting of snow | Marginal | 8°/-2° | -4° | 35/44 | 55% |
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| Thu 22Light drizzle | Marginal | 7°/2° | -2° | 24/30 | 63% |
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| Fri 23Overcast | Marginal | 6°/0° | -4° | 26/32 | 65% |
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| Sat 24Moderate rain | Poor | 7°/2° | -2° | 52/65 | 48% |
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Pigeon Rock North 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 25Light drizzle | Poor | 12°/1° | -1° | 42/53 | 52% |
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| Mon 26Moderate drizzle | Poor | 12°/5° | 3° | 50/62 | 30% |
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| Tue 27Moderate drizzle | Poor | 7°/2° | -2° | 41/51 | 37% |
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| Wed 28Overcast | Good | 9°/2° | -2° | 23/29 | 37% |
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| Thu 29Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 9°/5° | 2° | 31/39 | 33% |
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| Fri 30Dense drizzle | Marginal | 9°/3° | 1° | 30/38 | 39% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 10°/1° | -3° | 38/48 | 33% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Pigeon Rock North each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 534m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Pigeon Rock North 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 07:58, sunset 18:20
10h 22m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:47 and starts 17:30. From the summit you see the sun 07:53 to 18:24.
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About Pigeon Rock North
Pigeon Rock North is 534 m (1,752 ft) high with 20 m of prominence. It is in Mourne Mountains, Ireland. OS grid reference J261250. It is the 22nd highest of the 37 summits Peakify lists in Mourne Mountains. The nearest summits are Pigeon Rock South (0.7 km), Cock Mountain (2.0 km) and Slievemoughanmore (1.6 km).
How high is Pigeon Rock North?
Pigeon Rock North is 534 metres high with 20 metres of prominence.
Where is Pigeon Rock North?
Pigeon Rock North is listed in Mourne Mountains, Ireland.
Are there routes for Pigeon Rock North?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Pigeon Rock North, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Pigeon Rock North 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 Pigeon Rock North tomorrow?
Monday 19 October: light drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 23 mph gusting 30 mph, 55% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What is the weather on Pigeon Rock North this weekend?
Sunday 18 October: partly cloudy, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 8 mph gusting 14 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Pigeon Rock North?
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.
