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Slieve Foye weather forecast
587 m · 1,926 ft · Prominence 505 m
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Slieve Foye each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 587m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Slieve Foye 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 07:58, sunset 18:21
10h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:48 and starts 17:31. From the summit you see the sun 07:53 to 18:25.
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- The Eagles Rock530 m
- Slievemartin483 m
- Slieveacarnane296 m
- Crotlieve Mountain347 m
- Gruggandoo382 m
- Shanlieve627 m
About Slieve Foye
Slieve Foye (587 m) is the highest of the Cooley Mountains on the Cooley Peninsula, and the county top of Louth. It rises steeply behind Carlingford, with Carlingford Lough and the Mourne Mountains across the water to the north-east. Shanlieve (627 m) in the Mournes is the nearest higher hill, 12.7 km north-east. The summit ridge is rocky, and with 505 m of prominence the hill stands high above the lough.
Most walkers start in Carlingford and climb the steep slopes behind the town, using the Táin Way for part of the route. The upper ground is rock and heather along a craggy ridge.
From the top you look down on Carlingford Lough and across to the Mournes.
Slieve Foye is 587 m (1,926 ft) high with 505 m of prominence. It is in Central Lowlands, Ireland. OS grid reference J168120. It is the highest of the 10 summits Peakify lists in Central Lowlands. The nearest summits are The Eagles Rock (1.5 km), Slievemartin (6.4 km) and Slieveacarnane (12 km).
Is Slieve Foye the highest point in County Louth?
Yes. Slieve Foye is the county top of Louth.
Where do you start a walk up Slieve Foye?
Most walkers start in Carlingford and climb the slopes behind the town.
Is Slieve Foye suitable for beginners?
The climb from Carlingford is steep and the ridge rocky, but it is a common outing for walkers with some hill fitness.
How high is Slieve Foye?
Slieve Foye is 587 metres high with 505 metres of prominence.
Where is Slieve Foye?
Slieve Foye is listed in Central Lowlands, Ireland.
Are there routes for Slieve Foye?
Route data is not available for this mountain yet, but the page still shows summit, weather, and location context.
Is it safe to climb Slieve Foye 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 Slieve Foye?
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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About Slieve Foye
Slieve Foye (587 m) is the highest of the Cooley Mountains on the Cooley Peninsula, and the county top of Louth. It rises steeply behind Carlingford, with Carlingford Lough and the Mourne Mountains across the water to the north-east. Shanlieve (627 m) in the Mournes is the nearest higher hill, 12.7 km north-east. The summit ridge is rocky, and with 505 m of prominence the hill stands high above the lough.
Most walkers start in Carlingford and climb the steep slopes behind the town, using the Táin Way for part of the route. The upper ground is rock and heather along a craggy ridge.
From the top you look down on Carlingford Lough and across to the Mournes.
Slieve Foye is 587 m (1,926 ft) high with 505 m of prominence. It is in Central Lowlands, Ireland. OS grid reference J168120. It is the highest of the 10 summits Peakify lists in Central Lowlands. The nearest summits are The Eagles Rock (1.5 km), Slievemartin (6.4 km) and Slieveacarnane (12 km).
Is Slieve Foye the highest point in County Louth?
Yes. Slieve Foye is the county top of Louth.
Where do you start a walk up Slieve Foye?
Most walkers start in Carlingford and climb the slopes behind the town.
Is Slieve Foye suitable for beginners?
The climb from Carlingford is steep and the ridge rocky, but it is a common outing for walkers with some hill fitness.
How high is Slieve Foye?
Slieve Foye is 587 metres high with 505 metres of prominence.
Where is Slieve Foye?
Slieve Foye is listed in Central Lowlands, Ireland.
Are there routes for Slieve Foye?
Route data is not available for this mountain yet, but the page still shows summit, weather, and location context.
Is it safe to climb Slieve Foye 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 Slieve Foye?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
More in Central Lowlands
- Cornasaus339 m
- Mullyash Mountain317 m
- Taghart South298 m
- Bunnanimma268 m
- Tievenanass261 m
- Mount Oriel251 m