NW Ridge of Bruach na Frithe ^{Grade 2}

This excellent narrow ridge takes a direct line to the summit of Bruach na Frithe; the only Black Cuillin summit with a trig point.

Most of the difficulties can be avoided but a good head for heights is needed. Note that the rock is basalt so is slippery in the wet. The route is also made significantly harder when under snow.

There are two possible approaches. The shortest (but still long) is from the forestry car park in Glen Brittle. Cross the road and follow the path to the lochan at the Bealach a Mhaim.
Here turn right and climb a steep scree slope to where the graident relaxes. Forge a way across pathless ground and then climb the steep scree slope to where the ridge begins proper.

The alternative approach from Sligachan also arrives here. Route finding on the scramble is easy. The first section is narrow and flat interspersed with a few easy steps.
Further up small buttresses begin to appear, blocking the ridge. These can mostly be climbed direct or avoided using ledges and paths to the right. For purity of line stick to the crest where possible, but beware of the cliffs on the left that drop away into Fionn Choire.

After quite a distance the ridge flattens again and suddenly ends at the summit. On a clear day the views of the Cuillin Ridge are spectacular. The easiest way down is to set off along the safe East Ridge. When the craggy top of Sgurr a Fionn Choire appears on the right turn left and take a path into Fionn Choire. This eventually leads back to the approach track. Turn left for Glen Brittle or right for Sligachan.