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Fraochaidh NE Top routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 12km · from Glen CreranModerate
The standard route to Fraochaidh NE Top starts from Glen Creran, it involves a steady ascent through open moorland and offers stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 14km · from Glen EtiveModerate
The southwest approach begins from Glen Etive, offering a longer route with varied terrain and panoramic views of the surrounding glens.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · from Glen CreranGrade 1 Scramble
This route follows the east ridge of Fraochaidh NE Top, providing a more challenging ascent with some exposure and requiring basic scrambling skills.
North Face ClimbClimbing · 8km · from Glen CreranGrade 2 Climb
This climbing route tackles the north face of Fraochaidh NE Top, suitable for experienced climbers with technical skills and equipment.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Fraochaidh NE Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 626m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Fraochaidh NE Top 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 07:15 to 16:52.
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About Fraochaidh NE Top
Fraochaidh NE Top is 626 m (2,054 ft) high with 45 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 1372nd highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Fraochaidh Far East Top (1.3 km), Beinn a' Bheithir - Sgorr Dhearg (2.5 km) and Fraochaidh East Top (2.2 km).
How high is Fraochaidh NE Top?
Fraochaidh NE Top is 626 metres high with 45 metres of prominence.
Where is Fraochaidh NE Top?
Fraochaidh NE Top is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Fraochaidh NE Top?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Fraochaidh NE Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Fraochaidh NE Top 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 Fraochaidh NE Top?
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.
