Scotland
Druim nan Uadhag
572M
1877FT
About Druim nan Uadhag
Rising above the rugged Moidart coastline, this 572-metre peak offers a quintessential West Highland experience of pathless heather and rocky outcrops. It provides a quiet alternative to the busier coastal summits, rewarding walkers who navigate its undulating ridges with intimate views across the dark, winding waters of Loch Shiel.
Key Statistics
Rank
270th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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21
Nearest Town
Glendessary
Geology
You are walking on the Morar Schists, a layered rock formed when ancient mud and sand were transformed by intense heat and pressure.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NM898950
Latitude
56.9984°N
Longitude
5.4610°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Scottish Gaelic for the 'Ridge of the Caves' or 'Hollows,' referencing the small rocky recesses and clefts found among its fractured slopes.
- •From the summit, walkers can look directly down the length of Loch Shiel, following its narrow passage as it winds between the steep-sided hills of Moidart and Ardgour.
- •The seaward view is particularly sharp, framing the distinctive silhouette of the Sgùrr of Eigg and the jagged peaks of the Rum Cuillin across the Sound of Arisaig.
- •It is the kind of terrain where the map implies a straightforward stroll, but the ground insists on a series of miniature mountaineering expeditions around peat hags and sudden crags.