Scotland
Druim Leathad nam Fias
576M
1890FT
About Druim Leathad nam Fias
Rising above the northern shores of Loch Buie, this rugged Marilyn offers a quintessential Mull experience of rough moorland and rocky outcrops. The broad ridge provides a superb vantage point for spotting the Paps of Jura across the Firth of Lorne, while the massive profile of Ben More dominates the northern skyline.
Key Statistics
Rank
83rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Mull
Prominence
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187m
Nearest Town
Inverscaddle
Geology
You are walking over hardened sandstone and crystalline rocks. These layers were reshaped by intense heat and pressure deep within the Earth.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Druim Leathad nam Fias East Top
Druim Leathad nam Fias East Top
Gearr Leachdann
Meall an Fheidh
Tom na h-Eilde
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM955702
Latitude
56.7792°N
Longitude
5.3473°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, translating as the 'Ridge of the Slope of the Deer.' Druim refers to a long back or ridge, while leathad describes a hillside or declivity, suggesting this was once prime hunting ground.
- •Despite its modest height, the hill's position on the southeastern coast of Mull makes it an exceptional viewpoint for the southern Hebrides; on a clear day, the profiles of Colonsay and Islay are visible to the southwest.
- •The ascent from the south near Lochbuie involves navigating a pathless landscape of thick heather and the stepped basalt terraces that are characteristic of the island's volcanic geology.
- •The approach often involves more bog-hopping than actual walking, proving that on Mull, the distance on the map is merely a suggestion, while the depth of the peat is the reality.