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Druim a' Ghoirtein Far West Top routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 8km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from Kinloch HournModerate
This route offers a scenic hike with views of the surrounding highlands, it starts from Kinloch Hourn and follows a well-trodden path, suitable for experienced hikers.
Western Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from Kinloch HournGrade 1 Scramble
This scramble takes you along the western ridge, it involves some exposure and requires a good head for heights, not recommended in wet conditions.
North Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from Kinloch HournGrade 3 Climb
The North Face offers a challenging climb with technical sections, suitable for experienced climbers with proper gear, best attempted in dry weather.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Druim a' Ghoirtein Far West Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 619m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Druim a' Ghoirtein Far West Top each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:23, sunset 16:47
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:21 and starts 15:49. From the summit you see the sun 07:17 to 16:53.
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About Druim a' Ghoirtein Far West Top
Druim a' Ghoirtein Far West Top is 619 m (2,031 ft) high with 33 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 1397th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Druim a' Ghoirtein West Top (0.6 km), Druim a' Ghoirtein (1.2 km) and Sgurr na h-Aide (2.7 km).
How high is Druim a' Ghoirtein Far West Top?
Druim a' Ghoirtein Far West Top is 619 metres high with 33 metres of prominence.
Where is Druim a' Ghoirtein Far West Top?
Druim a' Ghoirtein Far West Top is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Druim a' Ghoirtein Far West Top?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Druim a' Ghoirtein Far West Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Druim a' Ghoirtein Far West Top 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.
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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.
