Routes up
Pigeon Rock South routes: 4 ways to the top
East Approach HikeHiking · 5.0km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from Rest and Be ThankfulModerate
The East Approach is a scenic hike that takes you through lush forests and offers panoramic views from the summit.
South Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 3.5km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 25m · from LochgoilheadGrade 2
The South Ridge offers an exhilarating scramble with stunning views over Loch Goil, it involves some exposure and requires careful navigation.
North Face ClimbClimbing · 2.8km · 500 m ascent · ~1h 25m · from ArdgartanGrade 3
The North Face Climb is a challenging route with technical climbing sections, suitable for experienced climbers only.
West Ridge TraverseScrambling · 4.2km · 420 m ascent · ~1h 30m · from LochgoilheadGrade 1
The West Ridge Traverse is a popular scramble with moderate difficulty, it provides a thrilling experience with minimal technical challenges.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Pigeon Rock South today?
Pigeon Rock South today (updated 04:59, 18 Oct): up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 6 mph gusting 14 mph, 0% chance of rain. A good day for the hills.
Pigeon Rock South weather today
Overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 6 mph gusting 14 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Pigeon Rock South weather tomorrow
Monday 19 October: light drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 20 mph gusting 29 mph, 55% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Pigeon Rock South weather this weekend
Sunday 18 October: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 6 mph gusting 14 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Pigeon Rock South 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° | 6/14 | 0% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Good | 8°/4° | 1° | 20/29 | 55% |
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| Tue 20Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 9°/7° | 3° | 29/37 | 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°/1° | -2° | 52/65 | 48% |
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Pigeon Rock South 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 South each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 535m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Pigeon Rock South 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 South
Pigeon Rock South is 535 m (1,755 ft) high with 144 m of prominence. It is in Mourne Mountains, Ireland. OS grid reference J264244. It is the 21st highest of the 37 summits Peakify lists in Mourne Mountains. The nearest summits are Pigeon Rock North (0.7 km), Slievemoughanmore (1.5 km) and Slieve Muck (1.8 km).
How high is Pigeon Rock South?
Pigeon Rock South is 535 metres high with 144 metres of prominence.
Where is Pigeon Rock South?
Pigeon Rock South is listed in Mourne Mountains, Ireland.
Are there routes for Pigeon Rock South?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Pigeon Rock South, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is East Approach Hike (5.0km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Pigeon Rock South 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 South tomorrow?
Monday 19 October: light drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 20 mph gusting 29 mph, 55% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What is the weather on Pigeon Rock South this weekend?
Sunday 18 October: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 6 mph gusting 14 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Pigeon Rock South?
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.
