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Bruach na Frithe routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Route from SligachanHiking · 12km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 55m · from Sligachan HotelModerate
The standard route to Bruach na Frithe starts from Sligachan Hotel, it follows a well-trodden path through Coire a' Bhasteir and up to the summit, offering stunning views of the Cuillin Ridge.
Route via Fionn ChoireHiking · 10km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 25m · from Glen Brittle Youth HostelModerate
This route begins at Glen Brittle and ascends through Fionn Choire, providing a less crowded path to the summit with breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks.
Northwest Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 11km · 950 m ascent · ~3h 45m · from Sligachan HotelGrade 1 Scramble
The Northwest Ridge offers a more adventurous ascent, involving some easy scrambling sections, it is suitable for those with a head for heights and basic scrambling skills.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Bruach na Frithe today?
Bruach na Frithe today (updated 12:13, 28 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 44 mph gusting 55 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Monday, summit gusts 19 mph.
Bruach na Frithe weather today
Moderate rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 44 mph gusting 55 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Bruach na Frithe weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 58 mph gusting 72 mph, 88% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Bruach na Frithe weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 17 mph, 45% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 20 mph, 20% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Bruach na Frithe summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Poor | 6°/3° | -5° | 44/55 | 100% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Poor | 6°/5° | -4° | 58/72 | 88% |
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| Fri 30Slight rain | Poor | 6°/4° | -4° | 61/76 | 76% |
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| Sat 31Fog | Good | 5°/-1° | -4° | 14/17 | 45% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 5°/-1° | -4° | 16/20 | 20% |
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| Mon 2Light drizzle | Good | 5°/1° | -2° | 16/19 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Light drizzle | Marginal | 3°/1° | -2° | 26/32 | 6% |
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Bruach na Frithe 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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| Wed 4Light drizzle | Good | 4°/-1° | -3° | 18/23 | 12% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Marginal | 3°/-5° | -8° | 11/14 | 14% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 2°/-4° | -7° | 13/16 | 25% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 2°/-4° | -7° | 16/20 | 33% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Marginal | 4°/-2° | -4° | 37/47 | 47% |
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| Mon 9Moderate drizzle | Poor | 7°/4° | 0° | 53/67 | 37% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain showers | Poor | 6°/2° | -2° | 51/63 | 37% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Bruach na Frithe each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 959m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Bruach na Frithe 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 07:27, sunset 16:49
9h 22m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:25 and starts 15:51. From the summit you see the sun 07:19 to 16:56.
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About Bruach na Frithe
Bruach na Frithe is 959 m (3,146 ft) high with 126 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 239th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sgurr a' Fionn Choire (0.3 km), An Caisteal (0.7 km) and Bhasteir Tooth (0.4 km).
How high is Bruach na Frithe?
Bruach na Frithe is 959 metres high with 126 metres of prominence.
Where is Bruach na Frithe?
Bruach na Frithe is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Bruach na Frithe?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Bruach na Frithe, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route from Sligachan (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Bruach na Frithe 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 Bruach na Frithe tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 58 mph gusting 72 mph, 88% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
What is the weather on Bruach na Frithe this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 17 mph, 45% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 20 mph, 20% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Bruach na Frithe?
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.
