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Scotland
Druim nan Cnamh [Beinn Loinne]
789M
2589FT
About Druim nan Cnamh [Beinn Loinne]
Tucked between Glen Moriston and Glen Garry, this Corbett offers a remote-feeling ridge walk away from the busier Munros. The summit crest, Druim nan Cnamh, is a high, undulating platform providing expansive views over Loch Loyne and the South Glen Shiel Ridge, rewarding those who prefer quiet, pathless heather over popular trails.
Key Statistics
Rank
127th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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354m
Nearest Town
Fort Augustus
Geology
You are walking on the Loch Eil Group, a foundation of ancient, hardened sandstone and mudstone. These rocks often sparkle with silvery glints as you trek.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH130076
Latitude
57.1212°N
Longitude
5.0905°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Druim nan Cnàmh translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Ridge of the Bones'. This stark title likely refers to the remains of livestock lost to the elements on these high, exposed slopes.
- •Though Druim nan Cnamh is the name of the summit ridge, the hill is frequently referred to by the name of the wider massif, Beinn Loinne, which means 'Hill of the Enclosure' or 'Grassy Hill'.
- •The summit offers a unique perspective on the South Glen Shiel Ridge to the north, allowing walkers to see the full profile of its seven Munros from a distance that reveals the sheer scale of the range.
- •Despite its proximity to the A87, the hill retains a wild character; the approach from the south often involves crossing the 'Loyne Dam' or navigating the old military road that once served as the main route through the Highlands.
- •Despite the name 'Ridge of the Bones,' the most common sightings on these slopes today are red deer and the occasional disgruntled grouse, rather than anything more macabre.