Scotland
Druim a' Chuirn
822M
2697FT
About Druim a' Chuirn
Rising within the rolling, remote expanse of the Monadhliath mountains, this 822m peak offers a quieter alternative to the nearby Munros. Its broad, heathery slopes provide a sense of true Highland isolation, rewarding walkers with expansive views across the Great Glen towards the high, jagged profiles of the Grey Corries.
Key Statistics
Rank
111th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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74m
Nearest Town
Glendessary
Geology
Your path crosses a mix of hard, sandy rock and striped, fine-grained clay. These compressed layers of ancient sediment form the solid foundation beneath your feet.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM960950
Latitude
57.0010°N
Longitude
5.3605°W
Did You Know?
- •Translated from Scottish Gaelic, the name means 'Ridge of the Cairn,' likely referring to the prominent stone pile marking its high point or a significant marker along an old mountain route.
- •The hill stands close to the historic Corrieyairack Pass, the site of General Wade’s famous military road constructed in the 18th century to facilitate troop movements through the Highlands.
- •To the south, the summit offers a clear sightline into Glen Roy, where the 'Parallel Roads'—remarkable ancient shorelines of a glacial lake—are visible etched into the steep hillsides.
- •It is frequently climbed in conjunction with its higher neighbour, Beinn Iutharn Mhòr, forming part of a long, undulating circuit through the quieter northern fringes of the Grampians.
- •On a misty day in the Monadhliath, the summit cairn provides a rare moment of vertical certainty in a landscape otherwise dominated by horizontal miles of damp heather and peat hags.