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Am Faochagach routes: 2 ways to the top
Standard Route from Dirrie MoreHiking · 10km · 700 m ascent · ~3h 10m · from Dirrie MoreModerate
The standard route to Am Faochagach starts from Dirrie More, it involves crossing the Abhainn a' Gharbhrain river and ascending the broad ridge to the summit, care is needed during or after heavy rain as the river can be difficult to cross.
Alternative Route via Strath VaichHiking · 18km · 950 m ascent · ~5h 10m · from Strath VaichModerate
This alternative route approaches Am Faochagach from the north via Strath Vaich, it is a longer route but avoids the river crossing, it offers a more remote experience.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Am Faochagach each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 953m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Am Faochagach 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 07:23, sunset 16:42
9h 19m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:22 and starts 15:42. From the summit you see the sun 07:16 to 16:49.
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About Am Faochagach
Am Faochagach is 953 m (3,127 ft) high with 367 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 258th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Meall Gorm (1.0 km), Carn Gorm-loch (1.7 km) and Sron Liath (3.0 km).
How high is Am Faochagach?
Am Faochagach is 953 metres high with 367 metres of prominence.
Where is Am Faochagach?
Am Faochagach is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Am Faochagach?
Peakify lists 2 routes for Am Faochagach, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route from Dirrie More (10km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Am Faochagach 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 weather information is shown for Am Faochagach?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
