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Druim a' Chuirn routes: 3 ways to the top
West ApproachHiking · 10km · 700 m ascent · ~3h 10m · from CallertModerate
A scenic hiking route approaching from the west, it provides a gradual ascent with panoramic views of the surrounding peaks, ideal for a full-day hike
East Ridge RouteScrambling · 8km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 40m · from KinlochlevenGrade 1
A classic Grade 1 scramble, the East Ridge offers a straightforward ascent with stunning views over Loch Leven, suitable for those with some scrambling experience
North Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · 800 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from Loch Eilde MorGrade 3
A challenging climb up the North Face, this route is for experienced climbers only and involves technical sections and exposure
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Druim a' Chuirn each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 822m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Druim a' Chuirn each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snow is forecast at the summit on 2 of the next 7 days, about 2.1 cm in all, most on Sunday (1.1 cm). Lying snow up to 2 cm deep.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:23, sunset 16:47
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:20 and starts 15:48. From the summit you see the sun 07:16 to 16:53.
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About Druim a' Chuirn
Druim a' Chuirn is 822 m (2,697 ft) high with 74 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 648th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sgurr Beag (2.0 km), Sgurr Cos na Breachd-laoidh (1.2 km) and Sgurr Mor (3.0 km).
How high is Druim a' Chuirn?
Druim a' Chuirn is 822 metres high with 74 metres of prominence.
Where is Druim a' Chuirn?
Druim a' Chuirn is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Druim a' Chuirn?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Druim a' Chuirn, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is West Approach (10km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Druim a' Chuirn 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 Druim a' Chuirn?
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.
