Scotland
Druim nan Firean
662M
2173FT
About Druim nan Firean
Situated above the Pass of Drumochter, this rounded Grampian ridge offers a quiet alternative to the busier neighbouring Munros. The terrain is typical of the area—broad, heather-clad slopes and peaty stretches—rewarding walkers with a clear perspective of the A9 corridor and the steep-sided Boar of Badenoch.
Key Statistics
Rank
205th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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75m
Nearest Town
Caolasmòr
Geology
You are walking on the Morar Group, a foundation of hardened sandstone and fine, muddy layers. These durable rocks form the rugged landscape of this fell.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NG904125
Latitude
57.1554°N
Longitude
5.4672°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, with 'Druim' meaning a ridge and 'nan Firean' referring to the eagles. In poetic Gaelic, 'firean' (the 'true' or 'noble' one) is a specific epithet for the Golden Eagle, suggesting these high slopes were once a noted territory for the birds.
- •It stands as a prominent shoulder on the eastern side of the An t-Sìthean massif, overlooking the highest point of the Pass of Drumochter. It is frequently bypassed by walkers heading for Geal-charn, ensuring a level of solitude rare for hills so close to the main road.
- •The summit provides an excellent vantage point to study the distinctive, steep-sided profile of the Sow of Atholl directly across the glen, along with the sprawling bulk of Meall Chuaich to the northeast.
- •The ascent involves navigating a classic Drumochter cocktail of deep heather and peat hags; it is the sort of terrain where progress is measured more in endurance than in miles.