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Tom Breac routes: 3 ways to the top
North Ridge RouteHiking · 8km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from InvereyModerate
This route ascends Tom Breac via the north ridge, offering expansive views of the surrounding Cairngorms, suitable for experienced hikers.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 10km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 50m · from AllanaquoichModerate
The southwest approach provides a scenic route through Glen Quoich, leading to the summit of Tom Breac, known for its wildlife.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 25m · from InvereyGrade 1 Scramble
This Grade 1 scramble follows the east ridge, offering a more challenging ascent with some exposure, recommended for experienced scramblers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Tom Breac today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Tom Breac each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 696m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Tom Breac each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:15, sunset 16:38
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:12 and starts 15:40. From the summit you see the sun 07:08 to 16:44.
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About Tom Breac
Tom Breac is 696 m (2,283 ft) high with 81 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 409th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Bad nan Cuileag (2.5 km), Leac Ghorm (4.4 km) and An Creagan (2.5 km).
How high is Tom Breac?
Tom Breac is 696 metres high with 81 metres of prominence.
Where is Tom Breac?
Tom Breac is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Tom Breac?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Tom Breac, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is North Ridge Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Tom Breac 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 Tom Breac?
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.
