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Silsean routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from Car park at the end of the road from Kinloch RannochModerate
This route takes you through scenic paths with views of Loch Rannoch, it is a moderate hike suitable for most walkers, the path is well-trodden and easy to follow, ensure to check weather conditions before setting out
Alternative Route via Meall GreighHiking · 10km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 50m · from Car park at the end of the road from Kinloch RannochModerate
This alternative route offers a slightly longer hike with additional elevation gain, it provides a more challenging experience with rewarding views of the surrounding peaks, suitable for experienced hikers
Scramble Route via East RidgeScrambling · 7km · 470 m ascent · ~2h 10m · from Car park at the end of the road from Kinloch RannochGrade 1 Scramble
This scramble route involves a Grade 1 scramble up the east ridge, it is suitable for those with some scrambling experience, the ridge offers exciting challenges and stunning views
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Silsean today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Silsean each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 698m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Silsean 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 18:24
10h 26m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:46 and starts 17:35. From the summit you see the sun 07:52 to 18:28.
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About Silsean
Silsean is 698 m (2,290 ft) high with 47 m of prominence. It is in Wicklow Hills N, Ireland. OS grid reference O023056. It is the 11th highest of the 43 summits Peakify lists in Wicklow Hills N. The nearest summits are Moanbane (1.6 km), Sorrel Hill (6.6 km) and Mullaghcleevaun (4.7 km).
How high is Silsean?
Silsean is 698 metres high with 47 metres of prominence.
Where is Silsean?
Silsean is listed in Wicklow Hills N, Ireland.
Are there routes for Silsean?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Silsean, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Silsean 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 Silsean?
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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