Scotland
Druim Fada
743M
2437FT
About Druim Fada
Rising above the Caledonian Canal, this sprawling Graham forms a prominent, ten-kilometre heathery ridge. While often bypassed for the nearby giants of the Nevis Range, its position offers an unparalleled grandstand view of Ben Nevis’s North Face. Expect rough, pathless terrain and a quiet sense of scale despite the proximity to Fort William.
Key Statistics
Rank
153rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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517m
Nearest Town
Muirshearlich
Geology
You're walking on hard, sandy rocks cut by strips of dark magma. This landscape also features coarse volcanic debris once erupted from ancient vents.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN087823
Latitude
56.8934°N
Longitude
5.1423°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Long Ridge,' a literal description of the ten-kilometre spine that stretches between the Great Glen and Loch Eil.
- •Its position directly across the valley from the Ben Nevis massif makes it one of the finest vantage points in the Highlands for studying the dramatic cliffs of the Ben's North Face and the sharp peaks of the Grey Corries.
- •Despite its height and proximity to a major town, the ridge remains relatively wild and pathless, often requiring a determined trek through deep heather and occasional peat hags.
- •Climbing here allows you to enjoy the best view of Ben Nevis in the country while remaining entirely certain that you won't have to share the summit with a man carrying a fridge for charity.