Druim Shionnach West Top

About Druim Shionnach West Top

A high point on the eastern approach to the South Glen Shiel Ridge, this Munro Top offers an airy perspective on the surrounding peaks. While often bypassed by those sticking to the main summits, its position provides a sharp, focused view down into the steep-sided pass of Glen Shiel and across to the formidable A’ Chralaig.

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• •The name Druim Shionnach translates from Gaelic as the 'Ridge of the Fox', a fitting title for this high, wild ground that remains a stronghold for hardy upland wildlife.
• •This top is a key milestone on the South Glen Shiel Ridge, a celebrated skyline traverse that encompasses seven Munros and several subsidiary tops in a single, long day.
• •To the south, the view is dominated by the remote waters of Loch Quoich and the sprawling, pathless wilderness of Knoydart, often referred to as Britain's last great wilderness.
• •The ridge provides an exceptionally clear geological look at the Moine Supergroup, where the grey, metamorphic rocks have been scoured by glaciers to create the narrow, defined crest walkers enjoy today.
• •The West Top is the kind of summit where 'completionists' stop to tap the cairn while their more sensible companions continue toward the main peak, wondering why anyone would bother with the extra fifty yards of effort.