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Druim Dubh routes: 4 ways to the top
East Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from Loch ArkaigGrade 2 Scramble
The East Ridge of Druim Dubh offers a challenging scramble with stunning views over Loch Arkaig, the route requires careful navigation and is best suited for experienced scramblers
West ApproachHiking · 7km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from Glen PeanHiking
This route approaches Druim Dubh from the west via Glen Pean, it is a longer hike with moderate elevation gain and offers a more gradual ascent
North Face ClimbClimbing · 3km · 600 m ascent · ~1h 35m · from Loch ArkaigGrade 3 Climb
The North Face of Druim Dubh presents a technical climbing challenge with steep sections and requires climbing gear, it is recommended for experienced climbers only
South Ridge TraverseScrambling · 6km · 550 m ascent · ~2h 5m · from Glen DessarryGrade 1 Scramble
The South Ridge Traverse is a popular scramble that offers a mix of hiking and scrambling with panoramic views, it is suitable for those with some scrambling experience
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Druim Dubh today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Druim Dubh each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 611m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Druim Dubh 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 16:44
9h 21m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:21 and starts 15:45. From the summit you see the sun 07:17 to 16:49.
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About Druim Dubh
Druim Dubh is 611 m (2,005 ft) high with 45 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 1427th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Carn Eiteige (1.7 km), Sgurr Coire nan Eun (2.3 km) and An Sithean East Top (2.0 km).
How high is Druim Dubh?
Druim Dubh is 611 metres high with 45 metres of prominence.
Where is Druim Dubh?
Druim Dubh is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Druim Dubh?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Druim Dubh, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Druim Dubh 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 Dubh?
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.
