Routes up
The Fara routes: 3 ways to the top
The Fara Ridge WalkHiking · 12km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 45m · from DalwhinnieModerate
This route follows the ridge of The Fara, offering stunning views over Loch Ericht and the surrounding area, it is a straightforward hike with some steep sections.
The Fara from DalwhinnieHiking · 14km · 850 m ascent · ~4h 15m · from DalwhinnieModerate
Starting from Dalwhinnie, this route ascends The Fara via a well-trodden path, providing a rewarding hike with panoramic views.
The Fara via Loch ErichtHiking · 16km · 900 m ascent · ~4h 40m · from DalwhinnieModerate
This longer route takes you along the shores of Loch Ericht before ascending The Fara, offering a scenic and varied hike.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb The Fara today?
The Fara today (updated 12:15, 28 Oct): up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 37 mph gusting 47 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 19 mph.
The Fara weather today
Slight rain, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 37 mph gusting 47 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
The Fara weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 38 mph gusting 48 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
The Fara weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 18 mph gusting 22 mph, 27% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 15 mph gusting 19 mph, 8% chance of rain. Rated Good.
The Fara summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodaySlight rain | Marginal | 5°/2° | -4° | 37/47 | 100% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Marginal | 7°/5° | 0° | 38/48 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Poor | 8°/4° | -2° | 40/50 | 4% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 7°/0° | -3° | 18/22 | 27% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 4°/-2° | -5° | 15/19 | 8% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 5°/-1° | -4° | 16/20 | 0% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 4°/-1° | -3° | 16/20 | 2% |
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The Fara 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 4Fog | Good | 4°/-3° | -5° | 12/15 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 2°/-4° | -7° | 17/22 | 0% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 3°/-1° | -3° | 17/22 | 5% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 3°/0° | -2° | 16/20 | 10% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Good | 3°/0° | -3° | 19/24 | 24% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Marginal | 7°/2° | -1° | 31/39 | 29% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain showers | Poor | 7°/3° | 0° | 40/50 | 27% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on The Fara 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 The Fara 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 07:18, sunset 16:43
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:16 and starts 15:45. From the summit you see the sun 07:11 to 16:49.
Nearby summits
Close to The Fara
About The Fara
The Fara is 911 m (2,990 ft) high with 475 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 The Fara South Top (1.3 km), Creag nan Adhaircean (2.1 km) and Leacann na Sguabaich (2.6 km).
How high is The Fara?
The Fara is 911 metres high with 475 metres of prominence.
Where is The Fara?
The Fara is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for The Fara?
Peakify lists 3 routes for The Fara, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is The Fara Ridge Walk (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb The Fara 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 The Fara tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 38 mph gusting 48 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on The Fara this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 18 mph gusting 22 mph, 27% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 15 mph gusting 19 mph, 8% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for The Fara?
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.
