Druim Dubh

Rising above the remote hinterland of the Applecross peninsula, this modest sandstone summit offers a rugged character typical of the North West Highlands. The terrain is a testing mix of deep heather, peat hags, and rocky outcrops, rewarding those who navigate its pathless slopes with a profound sense of isolation.

• •The name Druim Dubh is Scottish Gaelic for "Black Ridge," likely a reference to the dark, heathery appearance of its slopes or the shadow it casts over the surrounding glens.
• •The summit provides a front-row seat to the dramatic eastern corries of Beinn Bhàn, while looking north-east reveals the jagged, ancient profiles of the Torridon giants, Liathach and Beinn Eighe.
• •The approach from the east is notably rugged, requiring walkers to negotiate the complex, boggy ground near Loch Damh before gaining the firmer sandstone heights of the ridge.
• •Despite its modest elevation of 611 metres, the hill is a Tump—a classification for hills with at least 30 metres of prominence—and is frequently bypassed by those heading for the more famous Applecross peaks.
• •In this part of the world, a "Black Ridge" is often less of a geological description and more of a subtle warning about the depth of the peat hags you will encounter on the way up.