Routes up
The Paps West routes: 4 ways to the top
West Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from BridgendGrade 1
The West Ridge Route offers a straightforward scramble with stunning views over the Isle of Jura, it is a popular choice for those seeking a less technical ascent.
North Face DirectScrambling · 4km · from Three Arched BridgeGrade 2
This route takes a more direct approach up the north face, it is steeper and requires more technical scrambling skills.
East ApproachHiking · 6km · 550 m ascent · ~2h 5m · from Feolin FerryHiking
The East Approach is a longer but less steep hiking route, it offers a gradual ascent with panoramic views.
South Ridge AscentScrambling · 5.5km · 620 m ascent · ~2h 10m · from InverlussaGrade 1
The South Ridge Ascent provides a mix of hiking and easy scrambling, it is ideal for those looking to experience the rugged terrain.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb The Paps West today?
The Paps West today (updated 03:10, 18 Oct): up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 14 mph, 0% chance of rain. A good day for the hills.
The Paps West weather today
Partly cloudy, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 14 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
The Paps West weather tomorrow
Monday 19 October: overcast, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 21 mph gusting 26 mph, 27% chance of rain. Rated Good.
The Paps West weather this weekend
Sunday 18 October: partly cloudy, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 14 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
The Paps West 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°/3° | 0° | 10/14 | 0% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Good | 6°/3° | 0° | 21/26 | 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° | 40/49 | 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° | 34/43 | 85% |
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| Sat 24Slight rain | Poor | 7°/4° | 0° | 65/82 | 77% |
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The Paps West 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 | 12°/5° | 2° | 55+/72+ | 63% |
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| Tue 27Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 8°/3° | -2° | 39/49 | 63% |
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| Wed 28Overcast | Good | 8°/3° | 0° | 24/29 | 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° | 19/24 | 53% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Poor | 10°/0° | -3° | 42/53 | 45% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on The Paps West each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 690m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over The Paps West 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 West
The Paps West is 690 m (2,264 ft) high with 106 m of prominence. It is in North Cork, Ireland. OS grid reference W125855. It is the 2nd highest of the 12 summits Peakify lists in North Cork. The nearest summits are The Paps East (0.8 km), Knocknabro West Top (2.9 km) and An Cnoc Bui (6.6 km).
How high is The Paps West?
The Paps West is 690 metres high with 106 metres of prominence.
Where is The Paps West?
The Paps West is listed in North Cork, Ireland.
Are there routes for The Paps West?
Peakify lists 4 routes for The Paps West, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb The Paps West 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 West tomorrow?
Monday 19 October: overcast, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 21 mph gusting 26 mph, 27% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What is the weather on The Paps West this weekend?
Sunday 18 October: partly cloudy, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 14 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for The Paps West?
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.
