Bruach na Frithe

Often considered the easiest Cuillin Munro on Skye, Bruach na Frithe offers a scenic hike from Sligachan or Glenbrittle with grand views.

Bruach na Frithe

Height	959m
Prominence	126m
Meaning	slope of the deer forest
Lists	Munros (M200)
Location	Black Cuillin of Skye, Inner Hebrides
Grid Ref	NG460252
Lat/Lon	57.24692, -6.21151
Munro tops	Sgùrr a' Fionn Choire (936m)

Bruach na Frithe is considered the easiest Munro on Skye and offers a straightforward ascent from the Fairy Pools car-park in Glenbrittle or from Sligachan Inn. Its summit marks a distinct change in direction for the Black Cuillin ridge, shifting from north-south to west-east.

Bruach na Frithe's summit provides one of the finest viewpoints in the Cuillin, with a spectacular panorama down the southern Black Cuillin. Notably, it has the only trig point in the entire range. On clear days, the views are breathtaking, making it a rewarding climb without the technical difficulties of other Cuillin peaks.

Routes up Bruach na Frithe

Northern Cuillin Munros Scrambling Route
	From Sligachan, a route tackling Sgùrr nan Gillean, Am Bàsteir & Bruach na Frithe with exposed Grade 3 scrambling and an optional Tooth Chimney abseil. Peaks : 3 Munros Ascent : 1550m (5090ft) Distance : 15km (9m) Time : 6:45hr