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Druim Leac a' Shith routes: 3 ways to the top
East Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from Loch ArkaigGrade 1
The East Ridge Route offers a straightforward scramble with stunning views over Loch Arkaig, suitable for those with some scrambling experience
West ApproachHiking · 8km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 25m · from Glen Pean BothyHiking
This route approaches from the west and provides a scenic hike through Glen Pean, it is a longer but less technical route
North Face ClimbClimbing · 3km · 600 m ascent · ~1h 35m · from Loch ArkaigGrade 3
The North Face Climb is a challenging route requiring technical climbing skills, it offers a direct ascent with dramatic views
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Druim Leac a' Shith today?
Druim Leac a' Shith today (updated 03:45, 27 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 43 mph gusting 53 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 11 mph.
Druim Leac a' Shith weather today
Moderate rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 43 mph gusting 53 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Druim Leac a' Shith weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 40 mph gusting 49 mph, 22% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Druim Leac a' Shith weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 14 mph, 33% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 11 mph, 16% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Druim Leac a' Shith summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Poor | 6°/3° | -3° | 43/53 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Poor | 7°/5° | 1° | 40/49 | 22% |
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| Fri 30Slight rain | Poor | 7°/0° | -2° | 43/54 | 72% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Good | 4°/-1° | -4° | 11/14 | 33% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 4°/-2° | -5° | 9/11 | 16% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 7°/-1° | -3° | 21/26 | 18% |
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| Tue 3Light drizzle | Marginal | 5°/2° | -2° | 25/31 | 8% |
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Druim Leac a' Shith 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 13, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Light drizzle | Good | 7°/4° | 2° | 18/22 | 8% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Marginal | 5°/2° | -1° | 26/32 | 30% |
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| Fri 6Light drizzle | Marginal | 6°/4° | 0° | 32/40 | 51% |
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| Sat 7Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 4°/-1° | -4° | 31/39 | 51% |
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| Sun 8Slight rain showers | Poor | 4°/0° | -7° | 55+/73+ | 47% |
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| Mon 9A dusting of snow | Poor | 2°/-3° | -7° | 45/65 | 61% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Druim Leac a' Shith each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 839m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Druim Leac a' Shith 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 07:16 to 16:53.
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About Druim Leac a' Shith
Druim Leac a' Shith is 839 m (2,752 ft) high with 128 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 600th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Meall Coire na Gaoithe'n Ear (0.5 km), Luinne Bheinn (1.4 km) and Meall Coire na Gaoithe'n Ear West Top (1.0 km).
How high is Druim Leac a' Shith?
Druim Leac a' Shith is 839 metres high with 128 metres of prominence.
Where is Druim Leac a' Shith?
Druim Leac a' Shith is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Druim Leac a' Shith?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Druim Leac a' Shith, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Druim Leac a' Shith 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 is the weather on Druim Leac a' Shith tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 40 mph gusting 49 mph, 22% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
What is the weather on Druim Leac a' Shith this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 14 mph, 33% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 11 mph, 16% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Druim Leac a' Shith?
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.
