Routes up
Stoney Top routes: 5 ways to the top
West ApproachHiking · 6km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from ArrocharEasy
The West Approach is the easiest route to the summit, following a gentle incline and offering panoramic views of the Arrochar Alps.
East Ridge HikeHiking · 10km · 700 m ascent · ~3h 10m · from Loch SloyModerate
The East Ridge Hike is a scenic route that follows a well-defined path, suitable for experienced hikers looking for a full-day adventure.
North Ridge RouteScrambling · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from InveruglasGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a straightforward scramble up the north ridge of Stoney Top, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
South Face AscentScrambling · 7km · 550 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from ArdluiGrade 2 Scramble
The South Face Ascent is a more challenging scramble with some exposure, requiring careful navigation through rocky outcrops.
Northwest CouloirScrambling · 5km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 5m · from InverarnanGrade 3 Scramble
This is a technical scramble up the Northwest Couloir, requiring good route-finding skills and a head for heights.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Stoney Top today?
Stoney Top today (updated 05:13, 18 Oct): up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 21 mph, 0% chance of rain. A good day for the hills.
Stoney Top weather today
Overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 21 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Stoney Top weather tomorrow
Monday 19 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 33 mph gusting 42 mph, 90% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Stoney Top weather this weekend
Sunday 18 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 21 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Stoney Top summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayOvercast | Good | 7°/3° | -1° | 16/21 | 0% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 6°/4° | 0° | 33/42 | 90% |
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| Tue 20Moderate rain | Marginal | 8°/5° | 0° | 33/42 | 64% |
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| Wed 21Moderate rain | Poor | 6°/2° | -4° | 41/51 | 66% |
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| Thu 22Overcast | Marginal | 7°/2° | -2° | 37/46 | 84% |
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| Fri 23Overcast | Marginal | 4°/1° | -5° | 39/48 | 80% |
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| Sat 24Moderate rain | Poor | 7°/2° | -3° | 49/61 | 72% |
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Stoney Top 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°/2° | -1° | 42/52 | 74% |
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| Mon 26Moderate drizzle | Poor | 12°/6° | 4° | 50/63 | 59% |
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| Tue 27Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 8°/2° | -1° | 37/47 | 53% |
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| Wed 28Overcast | Good | 8°/2° | -2° | 21/27 | 43% |
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| Thu 29Moderate drizzle | Poor | 7°/4° | 1° | 40/50 | 53% |
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| Fri 30Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 9°/3° | 1° | 36/45 | 45% |
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| Sat 31Slight rain showers | Poor | 10°/2° | -1° | 51/63 | 49% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Stoney Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 714m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Stoney Top 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.
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About Stoney Top
Stoney Top is 714 m (2,342 ft) high with 24 m of prominence. It is in Wicklow Hills N, Ireland. OS grid reference O082026. It is the 9th highest of the 43 summits Peakify lists in Wicklow Hills N. The nearest summits are Tonelagee (1.1 km), Tonelagee NE Top (1.5 km) and Carrigshouk (2.9 km).
How high is Stoney Top?
Stoney Top is 714 metres high with 24 metres of prominence.
Where is Stoney Top?
Stoney Top is listed in Wicklow Hills N, Ireland.
Are there routes for Stoney Top?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Stoney Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is West Approach (6km, Easy).
Is it safe to climb Stoney Top 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 Stoney Top tomorrow?
Monday 19 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 33 mph gusting 42 mph, 90% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Stoney Top this weekend?
Sunday 18 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 21 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Stoney Top?
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.
