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Fiacaill na Leth-choin routes: 3 ways to the top
Coire an t-Sneachda CircuitHiking · 8km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 45m · from Cairn Gorm Ski CentreModerate
This route takes you through the dramatic Coire an t-Sneachda before ascending Fiacaill na Leth-choin, it is a popular choice for those looking to experience the rugged beauty of the Cairngorms
Fiacaill Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 3.5km · 500 m ascent · ~1h 30m · from Cairn Gorm Ski CentreGrade 1
The Fiacaill Ridge is a classic Grade 1 scramble offering an exhilarating route with stunning views over the Cairngorms, it involves some exposure and requires a good head for heights
Fiacaill Ridge Winter ClimbClimbing · 3.5km · 500 m ascent · ~1h 30m · from Cairn Gorm Ski CentreGrade 2
In winter conditions, the Fiacaill Ridge becomes a more serious undertaking requiring winter climbing skills and equipment, it is a challenging and rewarding climb
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Fiacaill na Leth-choin each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1083m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Fiacaill na Leth-choin 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. Lying snow up to 13 cm deep.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:16, sunset 16:40
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:14 and starts 15:41. From the summit you see the sun 07:08 to 16:47.
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About Fiacaill na Leth-choin
Fiacaill na Leth-choin is 1,083 m (3,553 ft) high with 3 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 48th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Creag an Leth-choin (1.1 km), Cairn Lochan (1.0 km) and Creag an Leth-choin North Top (1.7 km).
How high is Fiacaill na Leth-choin?
Fiacaill na Leth-choin is 1,083 metres high with 3 metres of prominence.
Where is Fiacaill na Leth-choin?
Fiacaill na Leth-choin is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Fiacaill na Leth-choin?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Fiacaill na Leth-choin, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Coire an t-Sneachda Circuit (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Fiacaill na Leth-choin 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 Fiacaill na Leth-choin?
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.
