Scotland
Druim Fiaclach East Top
829M
2721FT
About Druim Fiaclach East Top
Situated on the Isle of Mull, this jagged subsidiary peak occupies the dramatic western arm of the Ben More massif. Known for its rugged volcanic character, it offers a challenging approach for those seeking a more adventurous route than the main tourist path, providing spectacular vistas across Loch na Keal and the Atlantic.
Key Statistics
Rank
13th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Mull
Prominence
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30.9m
Nearest Town
Inverailort
Geology
You are walking across the Lochailort Pelite Formation. This landscape is built from ancient mud and sand that have been squeezed and hardened into solid rock.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NM799790
Latitude
56.8501°N
Longitude
5.6109°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as the 'toothed ridge,' an apt description for the jagged, serrated profile of basalt and gabbro that defines this high shoulder above the glen.
- •It forms a key part of the A’ Chioch traverse, a classic Alpine-style scramble that provides a much more demanding alternative to the standard walking route up Ben More.
- •The terrain is a distinct product of Mull's ancient volcanic history, featuring the same stepped 'trap' topography and rough igneous outcrops found throughout the island’s mountainous interior.
- •From this high point, the view north-east is dominated by the dark, towering cliffs of A' Chioch, while looking west provides a clear sightline over the islands of Ulva and Gometra.
- •While technically classified as a Tump, walkers navigating its narrow, windswept crest may feel the diminutive classification somewhat underestimates the sheer drop toward the floor of Gleann na Beinne Fada.