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Slieve Gullion weather forecast
576 m · 1,890 ft · Prominence 454 m
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Slieve Gullion each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 576m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Slieve Gullion 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 07:59, sunset 18:22
10h 22m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:49 and starts 17:31. From the summit you see the sun 07:54 to 18:26.
Nearby summits
Close to Slieve Gullion
- Tievecrom263 m
- Croslieve308 m
- Cotracloghy225 m
- Camlough Mountain423 m
- Jonesborough Hill240 m
- Feede Mountain235 m
About Slieve Gullion
Slieve Gullion rises in south Armagh, in the middle of the Ring of Gullion, a circle of lower hills around it. It is the highest point in the county, and with 454 m of prominence it is a Marilyn and an Arderin. The nearest higher hill is Slieve Foye, 16.6 km south-east in the Cooley Mountains.
Most walkers start at Slieve Gullion Forest Park. A forest drive climbs the lower slopes, and from its upper car park a steep, rocky path heads straight up the south ridge to the top. You can also walk the whole way from the courtyard car park on forest trails.
The south summit carries a large cairn with a passage tomb inside. A short walk north brings you to Calliagh Berra's Lough and the smaller north cairn.
Slieve Gullion is 576 m (1,890 ft) high with 454 m of prominence. It is in County Armagh, Ireland. OS grid reference J024203. It is the highest of the 8 summits Peakify lists in County Armagh. The nearest summits are Tievecrom (5.0 km), Croslieve (4.5 km) and Cotracloghy (5.7 km).
What is the highest point in County Armagh?
Slieve Gullion, at 576 m, is the county top of Armagh.
Where do you park for Slieve Gullion?
Slieve Gullion Forest Park has a courtyard car park and a forest drive with parking higher up.
Is Slieve Gullion suitable for beginners?
Yes. The path from the forest drive is short but steep and rocky, so wear proper boots.
What is on the summit of Slieve Gullion?
A large cairn covering a passage tomb, and a short way north, Calliagh Berra's Lough and a second cairn.
How high is Slieve Gullion?
Slieve Gullion is 576 metres high with 454 metres of prominence.
Where is Slieve Gullion?
Slieve Gullion is listed in County Armagh, Ireland.
Are there routes for Slieve Gullion?
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 Gullion 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 Gullion?
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 Gullion
Slieve Gullion rises in south Armagh, in the middle of the Ring of Gullion, a circle of lower hills around it. It is the highest point in the county, and with 454 m of prominence it is a Marilyn and an Arderin. The nearest higher hill is Slieve Foye, 16.6 km south-east in the Cooley Mountains.
Most walkers start at Slieve Gullion Forest Park. A forest drive climbs the lower slopes, and from its upper car park a steep, rocky path heads straight up the south ridge to the top. You can also walk the whole way from the courtyard car park on forest trails.
The south summit carries a large cairn with a passage tomb inside. A short walk north brings you to Calliagh Berra's Lough and the smaller north cairn.
Slieve Gullion is 576 m (1,890 ft) high with 454 m of prominence. It is in County Armagh, Ireland. OS grid reference J024203. It is the highest of the 8 summits Peakify lists in County Armagh. The nearest summits are Tievecrom (5.0 km), Croslieve (4.5 km) and Cotracloghy (5.7 km).
What is the highest point in County Armagh?
Slieve Gullion, at 576 m, is the county top of Armagh.
Where do you park for Slieve Gullion?
Slieve Gullion Forest Park has a courtyard car park and a forest drive with parking higher up.
Is Slieve Gullion suitable for beginners?
Yes. The path from the forest drive is short but steep and rocky, so wear proper boots.
What is on the summit of Slieve Gullion?
A large cairn covering a passage tomb, and a short way north, Calliagh Berra's Lough and a second cairn.
How high is Slieve Gullion?
Slieve Gullion is 576 metres high with 454 metres of prominence.
Where is Slieve Gullion?
Slieve Gullion is listed in County Armagh, Ireland.
Are there routes for Slieve Gullion?
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 Gullion 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 Gullion?
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 County Armagh
- Carrigatuke365 m
- Tullyhappy209 m
- Bunnacunneen577 m
- Drumnaliffernn Mountain South Top578 m
- Slievenashaska578 m
- Sugarloaf Mountain574 m