Routes up
War Hill routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 8km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from Car Park near GlenlivetModerate
This route takes you through the scenic landscapes of Glenlivet, offering a moderate hike with rewarding views from the summit.
South ApproachHiking · 10km · 400 m ascent · ~2h 40m · from Parking Area near TomintoulModerate
This longer route approaches War Hill from the south, offering a gentler ascent with panoramic views.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from Base of North RidgeGrade 1 Scramble
This scramble follows the rugged north ridge, providing a more challenging ascent with some exposure.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from East Face BaseGrade 3 Climb
The East Face offers a technical climb with steep sections, suitable for experienced climbers only.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb War Hill today?
War Hill today (updated 05:26, 18 Oct): up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 17 mph, 0% chance of rain. A good day for the hills.
War Hill weather today
Overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 17 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
War Hill weather tomorrow
Monday 19 October: moderate rain, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 29 mph gusting 37 mph, 94% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
War Hill weather this weekend
Sunday 18 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 17 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
War Hill summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayOvercast | Good | 7°/2° | -1° | 13/17 | 0% |
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| TomorrowModerate rain | Marginal | 7°/4° | 1° | 29/37 | 94% |
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| Tue 20Slight rain | Marginal | 9°/5° | 1° | 33/42 | 59% |
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| Wed 21Slight rain | Poor | 7°/3° | -4° | 43/54 | 57% |
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| Thu 22Light drizzle | Marginal | 8°/3° | -2° | 36/45 | 82% |
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| Fri 23Overcast | Marginal | 5°/1° | -5° | 37/46 | 75% |
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| Sat 24Moderate rain | Poor | 7°/1° | -2° | 60/75 | 57% |
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War Hill 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 25Light drizzle | Poor | 12°/1° | -2° | 47/59 | 55% |
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| Mon 26Moderate drizzle | Poor | 12°/6° | 4° | 55/69 | 37% |
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| Tue 27Light drizzle | Poor | 8°/2° | -1° | 41/52 | 37% |
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| Wed 28Overcast | Marginal | 8°/2° | -2° | 25/31 | 28% |
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| Thu 29Moderate drizzle | Poor | 8°/4° | 1° | 41/52 | 30% |
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| Fri 30Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 10°/3° | 1° | 35/44 | 30% |
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| Sat 31Slight rain showers | Poor | 10°/2° | 0° | 50/63 | 31% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on War Hill each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 685m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over War Hill 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 18:27.
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About War Hill
War Hill is 685 m (2,247 ft) high with 70 m of prominence. It is in Wicklow Hills N, Ireland. OS grid reference O168113. It is the 12th highest of the 43 summits Peakify lists in Wicklow Hills N. The nearest summits are Djouce (1.4 km), Tonduff (2.5 km) and Luggala (4.4 km).
How high is War Hill?
War Hill is 685 metres high with 70 metres of prominence.
Where is War Hill?
War Hill is listed in Wicklow Hills N, Ireland.
Are there routes for War Hill?
Peakify lists 4 routes for War Hill, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb War Hill 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 War Hill tomorrow?
Monday 19 October: moderate rain, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 29 mph gusting 37 mph, 94% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on War Hill this weekend?
Sunday 18 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 17 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for War Hill?
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.
