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Buachaille Bolla routes: 4 ways to the top
Coire na TulaichScrambling · 6km · from AltnafeadhGrade 1 Scramble
The Coire na Tulaich route is a classic scramble up Buachaille Bolla, starting from Altnafeadh, it follows a steep path into the coire before tackling the rocky ridge to the summit
Curved RidgeScrambling · 7km · from AltnafeadhGrade 3 Scramble
Curved Ridge is a challenging scramble that requires a good head for heights, it offers an exhilarating climb with stunning views of Glen Coe
North ButtressClimbing · 8km · from AltnafeadhClimbing
The North Buttress route is a technical climb requiring climbing gear, it is a less frequented route that offers solitude and adventure
Lairig GartainHiking · 10km · from AltnafeadhHiking
The Lairig Gartain route is a long hike that takes you through the beautiful valley between Buachaille Bolla and Buachaille Etive Mor, offering a more gentle ascent
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Buachaille Bolla each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 617m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Buachaille Bolla 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 07:16, sunset 16:42
9h 26m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:12 and starts 15:44. From the summit you see the sun 07:10 to 16:47.
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About Buachaille Bolla
Buachaille Bolla is 617 m (2,024 ft) high with 30 m of prominence. It is in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. It is the 207th highest of the 220 summits Peakify lists in Perth and Kinross. The nearest summits are Creag an Fhithich (0.2 km), Meall a' Choire (1.0 km) and Tom an Fhuarain (1.0 km).
How high is Buachaille Bolla?
Buachaille Bolla is 617 metres high with 30 metres of prominence.
Where is Buachaille Bolla?
Buachaille Bolla is listed in Perth and Kinross, Scotland.
Are there routes for Buachaille Bolla?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Buachaille Bolla, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Buachaille Bolla 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 Buachaille Bolla?
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.
