Routes up
Binn Fraoigh routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from InverlochlarigModerate
This route starts from Inverlochlarig and follows a well-defined path, it offers stunning views of the surrounding hills.
South Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · from InverlochlarigGrade 1 Scramble
The South Ridge offers a more adventurous ascent with some easy scrambling sections, suitable for those with a head for heights.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · from InverlochlarigGrade 2 Climb
This is a technical climb on the East Face, requiring climbing gear and experience, not recommended for beginners.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Binn Fraoigh today?
Binn Fraoigh today (updated 04:16, 18 Oct): up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 17 mph, 0% chance of rain. A good day for the hills.
Binn Fraoigh weather today
Overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 17 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Binn Fraoigh weather tomorrow
Monday 19 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 30 mph gusting 38 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Binn Fraoigh weather this weekend
Sunday 18 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 17 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Binn Fraoigh summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayOvercast | Good | 7°/3° | -1° | 12/17 | 0% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Marginal | 7°/5° | 0° | 30/38 | 2% |
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| Tue 20Moderate rain | Poor | 8°/4° | -2° | 43/54 | 86% |
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| Wed 21Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 6°/4° | -1° | 29/36 | 78% |
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| Thu 22Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 6°/3° | 0° | 26/33 | 88% |
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| Fri 23Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 7°/3° | -1° | 31/38 | 94% |
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| Sat 24Thunderstorm | Poor | 7°/3° | -1° | 68/85 | 83% |
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Binn Fraoigh 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 25Slight rain showers | Poor | 11°/3° | -2° | 50/63 | 92% |
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| Mon 26Slight rain showers | Poor | 11°/5° | 0° | 43/54 | 87% |
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| Tue 27Moderate drizzle | Poor | 7°/3° | -1° | 45/56 | 78% |
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| Wed 28Light drizzle | Marginal | 8°/5° | 2° | 28/34 | 75% |
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| Thu 29Slight rain showers | Marginal | 9°/5° | 2° | 34/43 | 71% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 8°/1° | 0° | 12/16 | 69% |
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| Sat 31Dense drizzle | Poor | 9°/1° | -2° | 43/54 | 55% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Binn Fraoigh each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 638m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Binn Fraoigh 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 08:12, sunset 18:36
10h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 09:01 and starts 17:47. From the summit you see the sun 08:06 to 18:41.
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About Binn Fraoigh
Binn Fraoigh is 638 m (2,093 ft) high with 55 m of prominence. It is in The Twelve Bens, Ireland. OS grid reference L777544. It is the 10th highest of the 16 summits Peakify lists in The Twelve Bens. The nearest summits are Benbaun (0.9 km), Mucanacht (1.1 km) and Binn Bhraoin North Top (2.4 km).
How high is Binn Fraoigh?
Binn Fraoigh is 638 metres high with 55 metres of prominence.
Where is Binn Fraoigh?
Binn Fraoigh is listed in The Twelve Bens, Ireland.
Are there routes for Binn Fraoigh?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Binn Fraoigh, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Binn Fraoigh 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 Binn Fraoigh tomorrow?
Monday 19 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 30 mph gusting 38 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Binn Fraoigh this weekend?
Sunday 18 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 17 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Binn Fraoigh?
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.
