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Slieve Binnian routes: 4 ways to the top
Slieve Binnian Summit RouteHiking · 10km · 700 m ascent · ~3h 10m · from Carrick Little Car ParkModerate
This route takes you to the summit of Slieve Binnian, offering stunning views of the Mourne Mountains and the Irish Sea, it involves a steady climb and some rocky terrain
Slieve Binnian via Silent ValleyHiking · 12km · from Silent Valley ReservoirModerate
Starting from the Silent Valley, this route ascends Slieve Binnian through scenic landscapes and offers panoramic views
Slieve Binnian and Lamagan LoopHiking · 14km · from Carrick Little Car ParkHard
This challenging loop combines Slieve Binnian with Slieve Lamagan, offering a full day of hiking with steep ascents and descents
Slieve Binnian North Tor ScrambleScrambling · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from Carrick Little Car ParkGrade 1
This scramble route leads to the North Tor of Slieve Binnian, featuring rocky outcrops and requiring some hands-on climbing
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Slieve Binnian today?
Slieve Binnian today (updated 19:14, 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.
Slieve Binnian 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.
Slieve Binnian weather tomorrow
Monday 19 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 26 mph gusting 32 mph, 61% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Slieve Binnian 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.
Slieve Binnian 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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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 7°/2° | -1° | 26/32 | 61% |
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| Tue 20Slight rain | Marginal | 8°/5° | 1° | 36/45 | 45% |
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| Wed 21Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 5°/-4° | -7° | 37/46 | 63% |
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| Thu 22Light drizzle | Marginal | 6°/-4° | -7° | 21/26 | 70% |
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| Fri 23Slight rain | Marginal | 5°/0° | -4° | 35/44 | 82% |
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| Sat 24Slight rain | Marginal | 7°/1° | -3° | 38/47 | 54% |
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Slieve Binnian 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 | 7°/1° | -5° | 55+/75+ | 59% |
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| Mon 26Moderate rain showers | Poor | 8°/1° | -5° | 51/63 | 45% |
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| Tue 27Moderate rain showers | Poor | 9°/2° | -6° | 55+/75+ | 43% |
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| Wed 28Partly cloudy | Poor | 7°/2° | -4° | 48/60 | 32% |
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| Thu 29Dense drizzle | Poor | 9°/2° | -2° | 55+/75+ | 24% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Poor | 9°/2° | -1° | 31/75 | 32% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 5°/1° | -3° | 37/46 | 36% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Slieve Binnian each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 746m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Slieve Binnian 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 18:20
10h 22m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:47 and starts 17:29. From the summit you see the sun 07:51 to 18:25.
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About Slieve Binnian
Slieve Binnian is 746 m (2,447 ft) high with 351 m of prominence. It is in Mourne Mountains, Ireland. OS grid reference J320233. It is the 3rd highest of the 37 summits Peakify lists in Mourne Mountains. The nearest summits are Slieve Binnian East Top (0.6 km), Slieve Binnian North Top (1.1 km) and Slieve Binnian North Tor (1.3 km).
How high is Slieve Binnian?
Slieve Binnian is 746 metres high with 351 metres of prominence.
Where is Slieve Binnian?
Slieve Binnian is listed in Mourne Mountains, Ireland.
Are there routes for Slieve Binnian?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Slieve Binnian, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Slieve Binnian Summit Route (10km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Slieve Binnian 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 Slieve Binnian tomorrow?
Monday 19 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 26 mph gusting 32 mph, 61% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Slieve Binnian 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 Slieve Binnian?
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.
