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Druim a' Ghoirtein West Top routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 8km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from KinlochlevenModerate
This route offers a scenic hike with views of the surrounding peaks, it starts from Kinlochleven and follows a well-trodden path, suitable for most hikers.
South ApproachHiking · 7km · 420 m ascent · ~2h 5m · from Loch Eilde MorModerate
This approach from the south offers a quieter route with gradual elevation gain, it is less frequented and provides solitude.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 6km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from KinlochlevenGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge provides a more challenging ascent with some scrambling sections, it is recommended for those with scrambling experience.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Druim a' Ghoirtein West Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 654m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Druim a' Ghoirtein West Top 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 07:23, 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 West Top
Druim a' Ghoirtein West Top is 654 m (2,145 ft) high with 21 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 1253rd highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Druim a' Ghoirtein (0.6 km), Druim a' Ghoirtein Far West Top (0.6 km) and Druim nan Uadhag (1.3 km).
How high is Druim a' Ghoirtein West Top?
Druim a' Ghoirtein West Top is 654 metres high with 21 metres of prominence.
Where is Druim a' Ghoirtein West Top?
Druim a' Ghoirtein West Top is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Druim a' Ghoirtein West Top?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Druim a' Ghoirtein 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 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.
