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
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 602 m
- Time
- 4–7 hrs
- Grid ref
- NM978656
- Parking
- NM938673
- Nearest city
- Fort William
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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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.
This hill is in the Glen Coe SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
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
- 04:39
- Sunset
- 21:58
- Civil dawn
- 03:39
- Civil dusk
- 22:58
NOAA Solar Calculator · 31 May 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 Fort William
Ben Nevis base, West Highland Line, gateway to Lochaber
15km from the hill
tripscot.co.uk
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
- How hard is Druim na Sgriodain?
- Druim na Sgriodain is rated 4/5 (challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 14km with 602m of ascent and takes most walkers 4-7 hours. Terrain: Stalkers' track for the first half, then heather and broken rock.
- Where do I park for Druim na Sgriodain?
- Standard parking is at NM938673 near Fort William. Check the parking grid reference on an OS map before travel; informal laybys can fill on summer weekends.
- When is the best time to 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?
- Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.
- Is there mobile signal 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.