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Druim Fada routes: 6 ways to the top
Western ApproachHiking · 12km · from GlenfinnanModerate
This route approaches Druim Fada from the west, offering stunning views of Loch Shiel and the surrounding area.
Eastern RidgeHiking · 10km · from Kinloch HournModerate
The Eastern Ridge route provides a more direct ascent with some steep sections, rewarding hikers with panoramic views.
Southern CircuitHiking · 14km · from Spean BridgeModerate
The Southern Circuit offers a varied terrain with both forest paths and open ridges, ideal for a full-day hike.
Northern TraverseScrambling · 15km · from InvergarryHard
This challenging route involves scrambling along the northern ridges, suitable for experienced hikers.
South Ridge TraverseHiking · 14km · from Kinloch HournHard
The South Ridge Traverse is a challenging hike that covers the entire ridge, offering a full day of exploration and breathtaking scenery.
Northwest ScrambleScrambling · 8km · from CallopGrade 1 Scramble
This scrambling route takes you up the northwest face, featuring rocky terrain and requiring basic scrambling skills, ideal for adventurous hikers.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Druim Fada each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 711m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Druim Fada 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 07:24, sunset 16:47
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:21 and starts 15:48. From the summit you see the sun 07:17 to 16:53.
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About Druim Fada
Druim Fada is 711 m (2,332 ft) high with 484 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 1035th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Druim Fada East Top (0.8 km), Druim Fada West Top (0.9 km) and Sgurr Mor East Top (1.4 km).
How high is Druim Fada?
Druim Fada is 711 metres high with 484 metres of prominence.
Where is Druim Fada?
Druim Fada is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Druim Fada?
Peakify lists 6 routes for Druim Fada, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Western Approach (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Druim Fada 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 Fada?
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.
