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Drochaid Ghlas routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard Route via Ben CruachanHiking · 12km · from Loch AweModerate
This route starts from the Falls of Cruachan railway station, it involves a steep ascent to Ben Cruachan before continuing to Drochaid Ghlas, offering stunning views of the surrounding area.
Direct Ascent from Cruachan DamHiking · 10km · 950 m ascent · ~3h 35m · from Cruachan DamChallenging
This route begins at the Cruachan Dam and follows a direct path to Drochaid Ghlas, it is a shorter but steeper alternative to the standard route.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 8km · 1,000 m ascent · ~3h 15m · from Loch AweGrade 1 Scramble
This scrambling route takes the north ridge of Drochaid Ghlas, providing a more adventurous ascent with some exposure and hands-on sections.
East Ridge ClimbClimbing · 5km · from Loch AweGrade 2 Scramble
The East Ridge offers a challenging climb with several technical sections, suitable for experienced climbers looking for a more demanding route.
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Is it safe to climb Drochaid Ghlas today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Drochaid Ghlas each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1024m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Drochaid Ghlas each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:20, sunset 16:48
9h 28m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:16 and starts 15:50. From the summit you see the sun 07:12 to 16:54.
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About Drochaid Ghlas
Drochaid Ghlas is 1,024 m (3,361 ft) high with 91 m of prominence. It is in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is the 6th highest of the 108 summits Peakify lists in Argyll and Bute. The nearest summits are Stob Daimh (1.1 km), Stob Garbh (1.3 km) and Ben Cruachan (1.4 km).
How high is Drochaid Ghlas?
Drochaid Ghlas is 1,024 metres high with 91 metres of prominence.
Where is Drochaid Ghlas?
Drochaid Ghlas is listed in Argyll and Bute, Scotland.
Are there routes for Drochaid Ghlas?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Drochaid Ghlas, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route via Ben Cruachan (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Drochaid Ghlas today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What weather information is shown for Drochaid Ghlas?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
