Routes up
Fraochaidh routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Route from BallachulishHiking · 12km · from BallachulishModerate
This route starts from Ballachulish and follows a path through forestry tracks before ascending the open hillside to the summit, offering stunning views of the surrounding Glencoe area
Route via Glen CreranHiking · 15km · from Glen CreranModerate
This route begins in Glen Creran and follows a path through the glen before climbing steeply to the summit, providing a more remote and quieter ascent
South Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 14km · from Glen CreranGrade 1 Scramble
This scrambling route tackles the south ridge of Fraochaidh, offering a more adventurous ascent with some exposure and hands-on sections
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Fraochaidh today?
Fraochaidh today (updated 12:36, 28 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 53 mph gusting 66 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 16 mph.
Fraochaidh weather today
Moderate rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 53 mph gusting 66 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Fraochaidh weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 44 mph gusting 54 mph, 8% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Fraochaidh weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 21 mph, 47% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Fraochaidh 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° | -3° | 53/66 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Poor | 7°/5° | 2° | 44/54 | 8% |
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| Fri 30Moderate drizzle | Poor | 7°/5° | 0° | 49/61 | 48% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 6°/-1° | -3° | 17/21 | 47% |
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| Sun 1Overcast | Good | 5°/-2° | -4° | 13/16 | 12% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 5°/-1° | -4° | 15/18 | 1% |
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| Tue 3Light drizzle | Good | 3°/2° | -2° | 16/20 | 2% |
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Fraochaidh 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°/-4° | -7° | 10/12 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Marginal | 3°/-5° | -9° | 15/19 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Marginal | 4°/-4° | -8° | 18/22 | 11% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Marginal | 4°/-4° | -8° | 17/22 | 18% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Marginal | 3°/-2° | -5° | 33/41 | 47% |
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| Mon 9Moderate drizzle | Poor | 8°/3° | 0° | 44/55 | 41% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain showers | Poor | 7°/2° | -1° | 46/57 | 37% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Fraochaidh each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 879m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Fraochaidh 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 07:21, sunset 16:47
9h 26m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:18 and starts 15:50. From the summit you see the sun 07:14 to 16:54.
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About Fraochaidh
Fraochaidh is 879 m (2,884 ft) high with 551 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 478th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Stob Coire Chaluim (1.0 km), Fraochaidh East Top (1.2 km) and Beinn Mhic na Ceisich (2.7 km).
How high is Fraochaidh?
Fraochaidh is 879 metres high with 551 metres of prominence.
Where is Fraochaidh?
Fraochaidh is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Fraochaidh?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Fraochaidh, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route from Ballachulish (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Fraochaidh 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 Fraochaidh tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 44 mph gusting 54 mph, 8% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
What is the weather on Fraochaidh this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 21 mph, 47% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Fraochaidh?
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.
