Scotland
Druim Min
627M
2058FT
About Druim Min
Rising above the head of Loch na Keal on the Isle of Mull, this rugged ridge offers a quieter alternative to the island’s busier peaks. At over 600 metres, it provides a superb vantage point for studying the sprawling Ben More massif and the shimmering Atlantic waters toward the Treshnish Isles.
Key Statistics
Rank
67th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Mull
Prominence
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40.6m
Nearest Town
Carnoch
Geology
You are hiking over hard, grainy rocks and striped granite. These foundations are pierced by narrow bands of hardened magma that once forced their way through.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NM889633
Latitude
56.7138°N
Longitude
5.4501°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as the 'smooth ridge.' While the lower slopes are often a chaotic mix of bracken and bog, the upper crest justifies the name with a relatively level profile compared to its more jagged neighbours.
- •The summit serves as a spectacular grandstand for viewing the northern corries of Ben More, the only Munro on Mull, which looms large to the south.
- •From the highest point, the views extend down the sea loch of Loch na Keal, where the distinctive flat-topped silhouettes of the Treshnish Isles can be spotted on a clear day.
- •Hikers frequently share the skyline with Mull’s famous raptors; the ridge is a reliable spot for sighting golden eagles as they catch thermals rising from the glen floors.
- •The 'smooth' part of the name is a generous Gaelic descriptor, likely intended to distinguish the ridge from the nearby fields of shattered basalt rather than to suggest an easy stroll.