Graham · Glen Coe & Lochaber
Druim na Sgriodain
A long heathery ridge rising directly above the Corran Narrows on the Ardgour side, looking straight across to the Ben Nevis range. The summit gives the best low-level view of Nevis in Lochaber — better than anywhere on the main A82.
Quick facts
- Height
- 734.6m/ 2410ft
- Prominence
- 482 m
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 602 m
- Time
- 4–7 hrs
- Grid ref
- NM978656
- Parking
- NM938673
- Nearest city
- Fort William· 15km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
Height and prominence cross-checked against the Database of British and Irish Hills (CC BY).
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Standard route
railway path 15% · heather hillside 50% · grassy ridge 25% · summit area 10%
From the Corran Ferry slip walk south along the road and take the stalkers' path up Coire Dubh. Climb the north-east ridge to the broad summit. Many walkers continue along the ridge to Sgurr nan Cnamhan for a fuller traverse.
Terrain
Stalkers' track for the first half, then heather and broken rock. The ridge itself is wide and grassy with occasional outcrops — easy walking but exposed to westerlies.
In winter
Snow lies in patches and the burns ice up quickly. The Corran Ferry runs through winter but can be cancelled in storms — plan an alternative route home via Fort William if the wind picks up.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow3h 30m
- Edinburgh3h 1m
OS maps: OS Landranger 40
Mobile signal: Reception at the ferry slip; signal drops above the treeline
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:51
- Sunset
- 21:00
- Civil dawn
- 05:06
- Civil dusk
- 21:45
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 August 2026
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Around Druim na Sgriodain on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Fort William station
Ben Nevis, Mamores, Aonachs, Knoydart ferry connection
15km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Glencoe
Three Sisters, Aonach Eagach and the Lost Valley — village base on Loch Leven
14km from the hill
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On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Ben Nevis Distillery
Fort William — Lochaber distillery at the foot of the Ben; long-aged Japanese-owned classics
18km from the hill
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Druim na Sgriodain — common questions
- What difficulty is Druim na Sgriodain?
- On the OutdoorSCOT scale, Druim na Sgriodain comes in at 4/5 — challenging. Expect roughly 14km and 602m of ascent on the usual route — 4-7 hours for most parties. Terrain: Stalkers' track for the first half, then heather and broken rock.
- How prominent is Druim na Sgriodain?
- Druim na Sgriodain has 482m of topographic prominence — the height of its summit above the highest col connecting it to higher ground.
- Where should I park to climb Druim na Sgriodain?
- Standard parking is at NM938673. Check the parking grid reference on an OS map before travel; informal laybys can fill on summer weekends.
- When should I climb Druim na Sgriodain?
- The standard good-weather months for Druim na Sgriodain are May, June, July, August, September. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.
- Can I bring my dog up Druim na Sgriodain?
- On a lead only — the route crosses ground with livestock or nesting-bird interest.
- What's mobile reception like on Druim na Sgriodain?
- Reception at the ferry slip; signal drops above the treeline
- Is Druim na Sgriodain safe in winter?
- Snow lies in patches and the burns ice up quickly. The Corran Ferry runs through winter but can be cancelled in storms — plan an alternative route home via Fort William if the wind picks up.
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