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Meaning |
Slope of the deer forest |
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Altitude
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958 metres (3143 feet)
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Grid Ref.
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NG46092521
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Bruach na Frithe
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Am Basteir to Sgurr na Banachdich, from Carbost.
© Roger Vander Steen
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Image by Roger Vander Steen
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Mountain Description
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Bruach na Frithe is one of the more northern peaks on the Black Cuillin Ridge. The Cuillin are composed of gabbro rock which gives wonderful grip even when wet. These mountains have steep faces and narrow ridges which invariably require scrambling but Bruach na Frithe is an exception as it is an easy ascent.The normal route up Bruach na Frithe is from Fionn Choire up its NNW ridge to reach the crest of the ridge then a scramble along the ridge to the summit.
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Hazards you may encounter on Bruach na Frithe include
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| Stony/rocky Slopes on or near ascent routes. |
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| Crags on or near ascent routes. |
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| Crags near summit. |
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| Narrow Ridges, with exposure. |
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| Scrambling (major), greater exposure and steeper rock. |
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| Magnetic rock, compass bearings inacurate. |
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General Considerations
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| Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent. |
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| Wind usually increases with altitude. |
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| Visibility can change markedly with cloud level. |
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| River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day. |
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Available Routes
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Ascent
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Distance
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Time
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Rating
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920 m
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9.77 km
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3.5 hrs
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Bruach na Frithe
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A route for scramblers who are comfortable with exposure. You are recommended to purchase and study a higher scale map of the Black Cuillin of Skye before attempting an ascent.
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Bruach na Frith summit may 5th 09...wet and slippy....
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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On top of Bruach na Frithe - not a soul to be seen - staggering view after ascent from Sligachan
© Eric Kyte
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Image by Eric Kyte
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Ally (left and me (right) on the top of Bruach na Frithe
© David Rennie
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Image by David Rennie
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Geoff (left) and Ally (right) on the top of Bruach na Frithe
© David Rennie
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Image by David Rennie
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Weather & Maps, etc ...
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| Links to the nearest available forecast to Bruach na Frithe. |
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View Location
(Detailed Ordnance Survey maps are available to registered users)
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Adam Rixon
wrote on July 1, 2008:
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My first (and so far only) Cuillin, climbed on a sunny day in June with Dave McSporran and friends to mark his last Munro. Although this is referred to as the 'easy' Cuillin, if you ascend via the N ridge like we did there is still considerable scrambling to be done. No particularly tricky moves though, with bypass paths in many places and fairly limited exposure. The summit is an awesome viewpoint, and on our visit other walkers got an unexpected bonus as new compleater Dave was forced to don a full clown outfit for the descent! Descended over Sgurr a' Bhastier and steeply down its N ridge.
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Roger Vander Steen
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From the top of the Bealach na Mhaim the north-west ridge can be climbed without difficulty for much of the way. When rock is eventually encountered on steeper ground, a tempting level path contours to the right across the stony slope. Ignore this and continue straight up. Slightly to the right of the line of the ridge a long gully can be seen ahead leading upwards. Climbing this and continuing in a straight line will lead to the summit.
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Andy Johns
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Climbed on a misty summer day that ended up with blue skies all round by the end of the afternoon. A quite superb outing from Sligachan, this is definitey recommended as the best "first cuillin" route. Surprisingly busy on top but with fantastic views of the rest of the Cuillin. While my Father-in-Law headed down past the Bhasteir gorge I headed over Am Basteir and Sgurr nan Gillean (serious scrambling with a Diff chimney to climb early on). Skinny-dipping in the pools of Coire Riabhach finished off an excellent day!
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Local Accommodation Options
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| Showing the nearest 10 of 41 within 100Km of the summit of Bruach na Frithe. Would you like to view all 41? |
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| 6.6 km |
Bla Bheinn - Crossal, Carbost, Isle of Skye, IV47 8SP Tel: 01478 640269
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Ingleby - Carbost, Isle of Skye, IV47 8SU Tel: 01890 820280
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Phoenix House - Carbost, Isle of Skye, IV47 8SR Tel: 01478 640775
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Alder Cottage - Nostie, Kyle of Lochalsh, Rosshire, IV40 8EQ Tel: 01875 830566
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Sgurr Alasdair - Main Street, Lochcarron, Strathcarron, Ross-shire, IV54 8YB Tel: 01463 798526
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Skiary - Skiary, Loch Hourn, By Invergarry, Highlands and Islands, PH35 4HD Tel: 0774 816 2947
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Coulags Croft - Coulags, Strathcarron, IV54 8YU Tel: 07753 633825
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