Druim Shionnach

Druim Shionnach

Druim Shionnach - Munro on South Glen Shiel Ridge

In the eastern half of the South Glen Shiel Ridge, Druim Shionnach is a complex mountain, its two summits standing above several corries.


Druim Shionnach


Height985.2m
Prominence101m
Meaningridge of foxes
ListsMunros, 165
LocationGlen Shiel south,
Glen Shiel to Loch Hourn
Grid RefNH074085
Lat/Lon57.12685, -5.18329


Druim Shionnach, part of the eastern South Glen Shiel Ridge, is a complex mountain with two summits: the Munro summit and a western Munro Top. The western top rises above north-facing cliffs and a vast grass-covered plain to the south. A sharp ridge links the two summits, while an even narrower ridge extends eastward towards Creag a' Mhaim. Druim Shionnach shares the bouldery Coire nan Leac with Creag a' Mhaim, where the calls of deer echo each autumn.

Most hillwalkers climb Druim Shionnach while traversing the South Glen Shiel Ridge, either in full or on its eastern half from the old road between the Cluanie Inn and Loch Loyne. A stalkers' path leads partway up Druim Shionnach's northern shoulder, offering a shorter route that includes its neighbour, Creag a' Mhaim.



Routes up Druim Shionnach


South Glen Shiel Ridge

With little re-ascent between 7 Munro summits, the South Glen Shiel Ridge makes for a superb peak-bagging day tracing paths along mountain crests.

Peaks : 7 Munros, option of 2 more Munros and 1 Corbett

Ascent : 1975m (6480ft)
Distance : 22km (14m)
Time : 8:45hr



Nearby hills and mountains







Contact

Contact me

Follow