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Foinaven - Ganu Mor routes: 4 ways to the top
Ridge TraverseScrambling · 18km · from AchfaryGrade 1 Scramble
This classic ridge traverse involves a long day of scrambling over rocky terrain, it offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
South Ridge AscentHiking · 15km · from AchfaryHiking
The South Ridge Ascent is a challenging hike that takes you through rugged terrain with some minor scrambling sections, it is less technical but requires good navigation skills.
East Ridge RouteScrambling · 20km · from Strath DionardGrade 2 Scramble
The East Ridge Route is a more technical scramble with exposed sections, it is suitable for experienced scramblers looking for an adventurous day out.
North Face ClimbClimbing · 10km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 30m · from Strath DionardClimbing
The North Face Climb is a mountaineering route that requires climbing skills and equipment, it is a challenging ascent with steep and exposed sections.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Foinaven - Ganu Mor today?
Foinaven - Ganu Mor today (updated 12:15, 28 Oct): up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 48 mph gusting 60 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Saturday, summit gusts 29 mph.
Foinaven - Ganu Mor weather today
Slight rain, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 48 mph gusting 60 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Foinaven - Ganu Mor weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 41 mph gusting 51 mph, 63% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Foinaven - Ganu Mor weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 23 mph gusting 29 mph, 41% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: light drizzle, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 29 mph gusting 36 mph, 24% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Foinaven - Ganu Mor summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodaySlight rain | Poor | 5°/2° | -6° | 48/60 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Poor | 7°/5° | -2° | 41/51 | 63% |
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| Fri 30Moderate drizzle | Poor | 8°/4° | -1° | 47/59 | 32% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 4°/1° | -2° | 23/29 | 41% |
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| Sun 1Light drizzle | Marginal | 4°/-2° | -5° | 29/36 | 24% |
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| Mon 2Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 4°/3° | 0° | 29/36 | 16% |
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| Tue 3Light drizzle | Marginal | 4°/0° | -3° | 30/38 | 6% |
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Foinaven - Ganu Mor 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° | 24/30 | 16% |
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| Thu 5Overcast | Marginal | 4°/-5° | -8° | 19/24 | 18% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Marginal | 2°/-6° | -10° | 8/12 | 16% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Marginal | 2°/-5° | -9° | 10/13 | 25% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Marginal | 2°/-5° | -9° | 21/27 | 46% |
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| Mon 9Slight rain showers | Poor | 7°/1° | -4° | 40/50 | 43% |
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| Tue 10Dense drizzle | Poor | 6°/2° | -1° | 55+/74+ | 43% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Foinaven - Ganu Mor each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 911m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Foinaven - Ganu Mor 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 07:25, sunset 16:40
9h 15m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:26 and starts 15:39. From the summit you see the sun 07:18 to 16:47.
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About Foinaven - Ganu Mor
Foinaven - Ganu Mor is 911 m (2,989 ft) high with 688 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 376th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Ceann Garbh (0.8 km), A' Cheir Ghorm (1.3 km) and Sgurr Cadha na Beucaich (1.7 km).
How high is Foinaven - Ganu Mor?
Foinaven - Ganu Mor is 911 metres high with 688 metres of prominence.
Where is Foinaven - Ganu Mor?
Foinaven - Ganu Mor is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Foinaven - Ganu Mor?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Foinaven - Ganu Mor, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Foinaven - Ganu Mor 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 Foinaven - Ganu Mor tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 41 mph gusting 51 mph, 63% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
What is the weather on Foinaven - Ganu Mor this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 23 mph gusting 29 mph, 41% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: light drizzle, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 29 mph gusting 36 mph, 24% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What weather information is shown for Foinaven - Ganu Mor?
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.
