Scotland
Drochaid a' Ghiubhais Li
519M
1703FT
About Drochaid a' Ghiubhais Li
Rising within the rugged heart of the Fisherfield Forest, this 519-metre height serves as a remote connecting ridge in the northern wilderness. Its terrain is quintessential Highlands—boggy, pathless, and demanding, offering a raw perspective of the towering An Teallach massif across the deep, dark trench of Loch na Sealga.
Key Statistics
Rank
147th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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29
Nearest Town
Achanalt
Geology
The ground beneath you is the Glascarnoch Psammite Formation. It is composed of psammite, a durable rock formed from ancient layers of sand compressed under intense pressure.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH267706
Latitude
57.6917°N
Longitude
4.9090°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, most likely translating as 'The Bridge of the Grey Pine.' In Scottish topography, 'Drochaid' (bridge) is frequently used to describe a high, narrow ridge or a pass that connects two larger mountain masses.
- •The hill is located in the 'Great Wilderness' of Wester Ross, one of the most remote areas in Britain; standing here provides an unusual low-angle view of the eastern cliffs of Beinn a' Chlaidheimh.
- •Accessing this summit usually involves a significant trek from Corrie Hallie, following the long track into Gleann na Muice that serves as the gateway to the remote Fisherfield 'Big Six' Munros.
- •Despite the name suggesting a bridge of pine trees, a walker is far more likely to find their boots submerged in a prehistoric peat bog than to encounter any actual timber at this exposed elevation.