Routes up
Scarr routes: 3 ways to the top
Scarr Hiking RouteHiking · 8km · 400 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from GlendaloughModerate
This route takes you through scenic landscapes, offering views of the Wicklow Mountains.
Scarr Scramble RouteScrambling · 7km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 10m · from OldbridgeGrade 1
This scrambling route provides a more challenging ascent, with rocky sections and steep inclines.
Scarr Ridge ClimbClimbing · 6km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from Lough DanDifficult
The ridge climb involves technical climbing, suitable for experienced climbers with proper gear.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Scarr today?
Scarr today (updated 04:02, 18 Oct): up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 13 mph, 0% chance of rain. A good day for the hills.
Scarr weather today
Overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 13 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Scarr weather tomorrow
Monday 19 October: moderate drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 27 mph gusting 33 mph, 96% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Scarr weather this weekend
Sunday 18 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 13 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Scarr summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayOvercast | Good | 7°/1° | -2° | 9/13 | 0% |
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| TomorrowModerate drizzle | Marginal | 7°/3° | 0° | 27/33 | 96% |
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| Tue 20Moderate rain | Marginal | 9°/5° | 2° | 30/38 | 55% |
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| Wed 21Moderate rain | Marginal | 6°/3° | -4° | 39/49 | 63% |
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| Thu 22Overcast | Marginal | 7°/3° | -1° | 36/45 | 72% |
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| Fri 23Overcast | Marginal | 5°/1° | -4° | 36/45 | 71% |
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| Sat 24Moderate rain | Poor | 8°/1° | -2° | 46/58 | 63% |
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Scarr 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 25Moderate drizzle | Poor | 12°/1° | -2° | 41/51 | 59% |
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| Mon 26Moderate drizzle | Poor | 12°/6° | 4° | 49/61 | 43% |
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| Tue 27Light drizzle | Marginal | 9°/2° | -1° | 39/49 | 41% |
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| Wed 28Overcast | Good | 9°/2° | -2° | 21/27 | 30% |
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| Thu 29Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 8°/4° | 2° | 35/44 | 41% |
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| Fri 30Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 9°/3° | 1° | 32/41 | 42% |
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| Sat 31Moderate rain showers | Poor | 10°/2° | -1° | 47/59 | 35% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Scarr each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 640m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Scarr 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 07:57, sunset 18:23
10h 26m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:45 and starts 17:34. From the summit you see the sun 07:51 to 18:28.
Nearby summits
Close to Scarr
About Scarr
Scarr is 640 m (2,100 ft) high with 231 m of prominence. It is in Wicklow Hills N, Ireland. OS grid reference O132018. It is the 17th highest of the 43 summits Peakify lists in Wicklow Hills N. The nearest summits are Kanturk (1.6 km), Knocknacloghoge (3.7 km) and Tonelagee SE Top (3.6 km).
How high is Scarr?
Scarr is 640 metres high with 231 metres of prominence.
Where is Scarr?
Scarr is listed in Wicklow Hills N, Ireland.
Are there routes for Scarr?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Scarr, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Scarr Hiking Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Scarr 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 Scarr tomorrow?
Monday 19 October: moderate drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 27 mph gusting 33 mph, 96% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Scarr this weekend?
Sunday 18 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 13 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Scarr?
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.
