Routes up
Faochag routes: 3 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 5km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from Cluanie InnModerate
This route ascends the south ridge of Faochag, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains, it is a straightforward hike with some steep sections.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 4km · 550 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from Cluanie InnGrade 1 Scramble
The East Ridge offers a more challenging scramble with some exposure, suitable for those with scrambling experience.
North Ridge AscentHiking · 6km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from Cluanie InnDifficult
The North Ridge ascent is a longer and more strenuous route, providing panoramic views and a sense of remoteness.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Faochag today?
Faochag today (updated 19:44, 27 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 41 mph gusting 51 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 11 mph.
Faochag weather today
Moderate rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 41 mph gusting 51 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Faochag weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 39 mph gusting 49 mph, 16% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Faochag weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 14 mph, 43% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 11 mph, 16% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Faochag 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°/2° | -3° | 41/51 | 100% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Marginal | 7°/5° | 0° | 39/49 | 16% |
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| Fri 30Moderate drizzle | Poor | 7°/1° | -1° | 45/56 | 54% |
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| Sat 31Fog | Good | 5°/-2° | -5° | 11/14 | 43% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 6°/-3° | -6° | 9/11 | 16% |
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| Mon 2Overcast | Good | 5°/-4° | -7° | 18/22 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 4°/-1° | -4° | 20/25 | 2% |
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Faochag 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 13, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Fog | Good | 4°/0° | -3° | 18/23 | 6% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 4°/-2° | -4° | 14/18 | 10% |
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| Fri 6Overcast | Good | 3°/-3° | -7° | 12/15 | 20% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Marginal | 1°/-4° | -8° | 29/36 | 27% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Marginal | 3°/-3° | -6° | 29/36 | 31% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Marginal | 3°/-2° | -3° | 34/43 | 29% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Faochag each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 909m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Faochag 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 16:46
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:21 and starts 15:48. From the summit you see the sun 07:16 to 16:53.
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About Faochag
Faochag is 909 m (2,982 ft) high with 57 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 382nd highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sgurr a' Bhac Chaolais (1.3 km), Faochag West Top (0.8 km) and Sgurr na Sgine (1.3 km).
How high is Faochag?
Faochag is 909 metres high with 57 metres of prominence.
Where is Faochag?
Faochag is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Faochag?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Faochag, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (5km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Faochag 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 Faochag tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 39 mph gusting 49 mph, 16% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Faochag this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 14 mph, 43% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 11 mph, 16% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Faochag?
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.
