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Druim Shionnach routes: 4 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 8km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 40m · from Cluanie InnModerate
This route follows the south ridge of Druim Shionnach, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks and lochs, it is a straightforward hike with some steep sections.
North Ridge RouteHiking · 10km · 700 m ascent · ~3h 10m · from Cluanie InnModerate
The north ridge route provides a longer hike with a gradual ascent, it is less traveled and offers a sense of solitude, suitable for experienced hikers.
West Flank RouteHiking · 9km · 680 m ascent · ~2h 55m · from Cluanie InnModerate
The west flank route is a scenic hike that circles around the mountain, offering diverse terrain and panoramic views, it is a moderate challenge.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 25m · from Cluanie InnGrade 1 Scramble
This scramble route takes you up the east ridge, it involves some hands-on sections and is best suited for those with scrambling experience.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Druim Shionnach today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Druim Shionnach each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 985m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Druim Shionnach each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snow is forecast at the summit on 2 of the next 7 days, about 4 cm in all, most on Sunday (3.2 cm). Lying snow up to 3 cm deep.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:22, sunset 16:46
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:20 and starts 15:47. From the summit you see the sun 07:15 to 16:52.
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About Druim Shionnach
Druim Shionnach is 985 m (3,232 ft) high with 101 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 180th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Druim Shionnach West Top (1.2 km), Maol Disnich (1.7 km) and Creag a' Mhaim (1.5 km).
How high is Druim Shionnach?
Druim Shionnach is 985 metres high with 101 metres of prominence.
Where is Druim Shionnach?
Druim Shionnach is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Druim Shionnach?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Druim Shionnach, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Druim Shionnach 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 Shionnach?
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.
