Scotland
Drochaid Ghlas
1024M
3361FT
About Drochaid Ghlas
Sitting prominently on the celebrated Cruachan Horseshoe, this rocky Munro Top forms a rugged 'grey bridge' in the Argyll and Bute region. At 1,024 metres, it offers an airy, high-altitude traverse with dramatic views plunging down to the Cruachan reservoir and across the jagged peaks of the southern Highlands.
Key Statistics
Rank
17th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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90.6m
Nearest Town
Bridge of Awe
Geology
You are walking on ancient magma that cooled underground to form tough, granite-like rocks. These formations of monzogranite and monzodiorite create the sturdy foundation of this ridge.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN083307
Latitude
56.4301°N
Longitude
5.1099°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Grey Bridge', a fitting description for its role as a narrow, stony ridge connecting the massif's two principal Munros.
- •Most walkers visit the summit as part of the classic Ben Cruachan circuit, a demanding day that begins near the Falls of Cruachan and circles the massive hollow containing the mountain's famous reservoir.
- •From the summit, the view west is dominated by the steep, shattered eastern face of Ben Cruachan, while looking north reveals the distant, pointed profiles of the Glencoe peaks beyond Glen Kinglass.
- •Although it stands well above the 3,000-foot mark, it lacks the necessary topographical prominence to be classified as a Munro in its own right, remaining instead a Munro Top.
- •Despite the name, you won't find any tarmac or toll booths here; the 'bridge' consists entirely of wind-scoured granite boulders and a considerable amount of fresh air.