Scotland
Druim Fada West Top
728M
2387FT
About Druim Fada West Top
Perched at the western end of the sprawling ridge in the Highland region, this 727-metre peak offers a rugged, often boggy underfoot experience. It serves as a quieter alternative to the Great Glen Way, providing an uninterrupted perspective across the water to the massive bulk of the Ben Nevis massif.
Key Statistics
Rank
160th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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77.3m
Nearest Town
Fassfern
Geology
The ground here is the Tarvie Psammite Formation. This hard, crystalline rock was once layers of sand that transformed under intense heat and pressure.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
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OS Grid Reference
NN060821
Latitude
56.8896°N
Longitude
5.1863°W
Did You Know?
- •Druim Fada translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Long Ridge,' a literal description for this whaleback massif which maintains a height of over 600 metres for nearly five miles.
- •The summit provides a grandstand view of the North Face of Ben Nevis, offering a clear sightline of the famous CMD Arête and the steep climbing buttresses of the mountain's darker side.
- •Looking south, the hill overlooks Neptune’s Staircase, the impressive flight of eight locks on the Caledonian Canal that lifts vessels 64 feet into the Great Glen.
- •While categorized as a Tump, most walkers would argue that 'Bogh'—the Gaelic word for bog—is a far more accurate description of the terrain often found along the summit crest.