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Record SL-435472 · Wikidata Q3775723 · DOBIH 1247

Bruach na Frithe

Bruach na Frìthe
Munro HuMP Simm TuMP
Elevation
959 m
3,146 ft
Prominence
126 m
Isolation
Coordinates
57.2468° N, 6.2108° W
Grid ref
NG460252
Bruach na Frithe
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Description

Wikipedia

Bruach na Frìthe is one of the principal summits on the Black Cuillin ridge, on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. 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 Northwest 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.

First ascent

Date
1845
Source · wikipedia

Best months

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Neighbouring summits

Name Elevation Bearing Distance
Sgurr a' Fionn Choire 936 m E 85° 0.3 km
Bhasteir Tooth 917 m E 76° 0.4 km
Am Basteir 900 m E 74° 0.5 km
An Caisteal 830 m S 176° 0.7 km
Sgurr an Fheadain 689 m SW 227° 1.1 km
Sgurr nan Gillean 884 m E 81° 1.1 km