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'''Bruach na Frìthe''' is one of the principal summits on the [[Cuillin|Black Cuillin]] ridge on the Isle of [[Skye]], [[Inverness-shire]]. Like the rest of the range it is composed of gabbro, a rock with excellent grip for mountaineering. The Bruach cannot be seen in the popular view from Sligachan - the right hand peak which is often mistaken for it is the lower Sgurr a' Bhasteir.
 
'''Bruach na Frìthe''' is one of the principal summits on the [[Cuillin|Black Cuillin]] ridge on the Isle of [[Skye]], [[Inverness-shire]]. Like the rest of the range it is composed of gabbro, a rock with excellent grip for mountaineering. The Bruach cannot be seen in the popular view from Sligachan - the right hand peak which is often mistaken for it is the lower Sgurr a' Bhasteir.
  
This is one of the easiest and probably the most ascended of the main [[Cuillin|Black Cuillin]] peaks, requiring no scrambling ability. The simplest route ascends via Fionn Coire, though the slightly harder Northwest Ridge is also a popular route. All routes cross steep ground and scree.
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This is one of the easiest and probably the most ascended of the main [[Cuillin|Black Cuillin]] peaks, requiring no scrambling ability. The simplest route ascends via Fionn Coire, though the slightly harder North-west Ridge is also a popular route. All routes cross steep ground and scree.
  
 
The summit is one of the best viewpoints in the [[Cuillin]]. Though not the highest peak in the range, it is the only one to have an [[Ordnance Survey]] pillar.
 
The summit is one of the best viewpoints in the [[Cuillin]]. Though not the highest peak in the range, it is the only one to have an [[Ordnance Survey]] pillar.

Latest revision as of 09:27, 12 July 2024

Bruach na Frithe
Inverness-shire
Bruach frithe.jpg
Bruach na Frithe
Range: Cuillin
Skye
Summit: 3,143 feet NG461252
57°14’49"N, 6°12’34"W

Bruach na Frìthe is one of the principal summits on the Black Cuillin ridge on the Isle of Skye, Inverness-shire. Like the rest of the range it is composed of gabbro, a rock with excellent grip for mountaineering. The Bruach cannot be seen in the popular view from Sligachan - the right hand peak which is often mistaken for it is the lower Sgurr a' Bhasteir.

This is one of the easiest and probably the most ascended of the main Black Cuillin peaks, requiring no scrambling ability. The simplest route ascends via Fionn Coire, though the slightly harder North-west Ridge is also a popular route. All routes cross steep ground and scree.

The summit is one of the best viewpoints in the Cuillin. Though not the highest peak in the range, it is the only one to have an Ordnance Survey pillar.

The peak's name means "Slope of the Deer Forest".

Outside links

Munros in SMC Area SMC Section 17 - The Islands

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