Hill data: The Database of British and Irish Hills v18.6 (CC BY 4.0)Height958.8 m3,146 ft
Grid RefNG 460 251
OS Map411OS Explorer
RegionSkye & Mull
Bruach na Frithe means 'slope of the deer forest', and it's one of the easiest of the main Black Cuillin peaks on Skye, with routes that need no scrambling. Its trig pillar is the only one in the Cuillin, though the true high point is a rock just beside it. Professor J D Forbes made the first recorded ascent in 1845, and the summit is rated one of the finest viewpoints in the range.
New to the Munros?Read our guide: What Are The Munros?Summit
Rock 4 m south of trig point
Rock & Ground
Gabbro, like the rest of the Cuillin, with steep ground and scree on every approach.
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Distance9.5 mi15.4 km
Ascent970 m3,180 ft
Time5h 25mwalking
Start & FinishFairy Pools ParkingNG 4221 2567 · circular route
DirectionsAlso on this route: Am Basteir
Safety: Routes are a guide only. Carry a map and compass and know how to use them, check the weather before you go, and turn back if in doubt. You use this route at your own risk.
