Routes up
The Paps East routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · from BridgendModerate
This route starts from Bridgend and follows a well-trodden path, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape, suitable for experienced hikers.
Scramble RouteScrambling · 7km · from BridgendGrade 1
This scrambling route involves some hands-on sections, providing a more challenging ascent, recommended for those with scrambling experience.
Circular Route via Beinn a' ChaolaisHiking · 10km · from BridgendDifficult
This circular route takes in Beinn a' Chaolais as well, offering a full day of hiking with varied terrain and spectacular views.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb The Paps East today?
The Paps East today (updated 04:20, 18 Oct): up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 14 mph, 0% chance of rain. A good day for the hills.
The Paps East weather today
Partly cloudy, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 14 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
The Paps East weather tomorrow
Monday 19 October: overcast, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 20 mph gusting 25 mph, 27% chance of rain. Rated Good.
The Paps East weather this weekend
Sunday 18 October: partly cloudy, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 14 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
The Paps East summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayPartly cloudy | Good | 8°/2° | -1° | 11/14 | 0% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Good | 6°/2° | -1° | 20/25 | 27% |
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| Tue 20Moderate rain | Poor | 8°/3° | -1° | 43/54 | 82% |
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| Wed 21Light drizzle | Poor | 6°/2° | -3° | 40/50 | 65% |
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| Thu 22Light drizzle | Marginal | 7°/1° | -2° | 31/39 | 80% |
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| Fri 23Light drizzle | Marginal | 5°/1° | -3° | 35/43 | 85% |
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| Sat 24Slight rain | Poor | 7°/4° | 0° | 66/82 | 77% |
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The Paps East 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 25Dense drizzle | Poor | 12°/4° | 0° | 50/63 | 82% |
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| Mon 26Moderate drizzle | Poor | 11°/5° | 2° | 55+/72+ | 63% |
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| Tue 27Moderate drizzle | Poor | 8°/3° | -2° | 40/49 | 63% |
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| Wed 28Overcast | Good | 8°/3° | 0° | 24/30 | 49% |
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| Thu 29Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 9°/5° | 2° | 37/46 | 53% |
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| Fri 30Slight rain showers | Good | 9°/0° | -1° | 20/24 | 53% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Poor | 10°/0° | -3° | 43/53 | 45% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on The Paps East each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 694m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over The Paps East 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 08:07, sunset 18:37
10h 30m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:54 and starts 17:49. From the summit you see the sun 08:01 to 18:41.
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About The Paps East
The Paps East is 694 m (2,277 ft) high with 402 m of prominence. It is in North Cork, Ireland. OS grid reference W133855. It is the highest of the 12 summits Peakify lists in North Cork. The nearest summits are The Paps West (0.8 km), Knocknabro West Top (2.1 km) and An Cnoc Bui (6.7 km).
How high is The Paps East?
The Paps East is 694 metres high with 402 metres of prominence.
Where is The Paps East?
The Paps East is listed in North Cork, Ireland.
Are there routes for The Paps East?
Peakify lists 3 routes for The Paps East, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb The Paps East 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 The Paps East tomorrow?
Monday 19 October: overcast, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 20 mph gusting 25 mph, 27% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What is the weather on The Paps East this weekend?
Sunday 18 October: partly cloudy, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 14 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for The Paps East?
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.
