Routes up
Faochaig routes: 4 ways to the top
West Ridge RouteScrambling · 12.0km · from StrathcarronGrade 1
This route follows the west ridge of Faochaig, offering a straightforward scramble with stunning views over the surrounding glens, suitable for those with some scrambling experience
South Ridge RouteScrambling · 14.0km · from KillilanGrade 2
The south ridge route is a more challenging scramble, requiring careful navigation and a head for heights, it provides a rewarding ascent with panoramic views
East ApproachHiking · 16.0km · from AttadaleHiking
This is a longer hiking route approaching from the east, it involves a scenic walk through remote glens and offers a less technical ascent to the summit
North Face ClimbClimbing · 10.0km · from StrathcarronGrade 3
The north face climb is a technical route suitable for experienced climbers, it involves steep sections and requires climbing gear, offering a thrilling ascent
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Faochaig today?
Faochaig today (updated 17:33, 27 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 40 mph gusting 49 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 12 mph.
Faochaig weather today
Moderate rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 40 mph gusting 49 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Faochaig weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 41 mph gusting 52 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Faochaig weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 15 mph, 45% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 12 mph, 16% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Faochaig 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° | -2° | 40/49 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Poor | 7°/6° | 1° | 41/52 | 6% |
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| Fri 30Moderate drizzle | Poor | 7°/2° | -1° | 46/58 | 59% |
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| Sat 31Fog | Good | 5°/-3° | -5° | 12/15 | 45% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 5°/-4° | -7° | 10/12 | 16% |
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| Mon 2Mainly clear | Good | 5°/-4° | -7° | 16/20 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 5°/-1° | -4° | 18/23 | 2% |
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Faochaig 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 4Overcast | Good | 5°/3° | 0° | 17/21 | 6% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 5°/1° | -1° | 14/17 | 8% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 4°/-1° | -4° | 13/16 | 22% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Marginal | 4°/-1° | -4° | 26/32 | 25% |
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| Sun 8Overcast | Marginal | 4°/0° | -4° | 26/32 | 25% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Marginal | 2°/-1° | -5° | 31/39 | 27% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Faochaig each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 868m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Faochaig 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 16:45
9h 22m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:22 and starts 15:46. From the summit you see the sun 07:16 to 16:52.
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About Faochaig
Faochaig is 868 m (2,848 ft) high with 230 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 510th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Carn nan Searrach (1.0 km), Cadha Ban (1.0 km) and Cadha Ban South Top (1.5 km).
How high is Faochaig?
Faochaig is 868 metres high with 230 metres of prominence.
Where is Faochaig?
Faochaig is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Faochaig?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Faochaig, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Faochaig 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 Faochaig tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 41 mph gusting 52 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
What is the weather on Faochaig this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 15 mph, 45% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 12 mph, 16% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Faochaig?
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.
