Routes up
Bac nam Fuaran routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 10km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 20m · from InverchoranModerate
The standard route up Bac nam Fuaran starts from Inverchoran, it follows a well-trodden path through scenic glens and offers a moderate challenge with rewarding views.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 8km · from InverchoranGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a Grade 1 scramble up the North Ridge, it is suitable for those with some scrambling experience and offers an adventurous ascent.
South Face ClimbClimbing · 7km · from InverchoranGrade 3 Climb
The South Face offers a challenging Grade 3 climb, it is recommended for experienced climbers seeking a technical ascent with dramatic views.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Bac nam Fuaran today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Bac nam Fuaran each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 830m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Bac nam Fuaran each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:20, sunset 16:43
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:17 and starts 15:45. From the summit you see the sun 07:13 to 16:50.
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About Bac nam Fuaran
Bac nam Fuaran is 830 m (2,724 ft) high with 38 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 622nd highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Corrieyairack Hill (1.5 km), Creag an Fhir-eoin East Top (2.0 km) and Creag an Fhir-eoin (2.0 km).
How high is Bac nam Fuaran?
Bac nam Fuaran is 830 metres high with 38 metres of prominence.
Where is Bac nam Fuaran?
Bac nam Fuaran is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Bac nam Fuaran?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Bac nam Fuaran, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (10km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Bac nam Fuaran 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 Bac nam Fuaran?
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.
