Conavalla
Mountain Remote Wicklow Mountain summit offering rugged hiking routes
In the Wicklow Mountains, Conavalla offers rounded summits, peat bogs and ridge walking; hikers tackle day routes and enjoy views across Glenmalure and neighboring peaks.
Conavalla is a mountain in the central Wicklow Mountains of Leinster, Ireland, forming part of the upland range south of Dublin. It is one of the several rounded peaks that characterise the Wicklow highlands.
Walkers and hillwalkers use marked and unmarked routes across open moorland and mountain ridges to reach viewpoints on and around the peak. The area offers panoramic upland scenery typical of the Wicklow Mountains and links into longer mountain route networks.
The mountain and surrounding landscape were shaped by ancient geological processes and glaciation; the uplands have long been used for grazing and seasonal activities rather than permanent dense settlement.
Conavalla sits within the central Wicklow Mountains, in County Wicklow, south of Dublin in eastern Ireland.
How to Get to Conavalla #
Access from car parks along regional roads in the Wicklow Mountains; the village of Glendalough is a common base for hikes in the area. Local bus services run to nearby towns, but a car is the most practical way to reach trailheads.
Tips for Visiting Conavalla #
- Routes can be steep and grassy - use boots with good traction and check weather forecasts before heading out.
- Plan the ascent in daylight; the summit loop and ridgeline sections can be disorienting in fog.
- Consult local walking guides for route descriptions and difficulty levels.
Best Time to Visit Conavalla #
Best hiked from late spring through early autumn for favorable trail conditions and longer daylight.
Weather & Climate near Conavalla #
Conavalla's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 16°C. Abundant rainfall (1845 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (208 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (156 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (159 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (132 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (158 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (188 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (182 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Heavy rain (205 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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