Marilyn · Glen Coe & Lochaber
Druim Leathad nam Fias
The name means 'ridge' in Gaelic. A 576m hill in quiet Sunart on Loch Sunart with at least 150m of prominence — enough to feel like a real summit rather than a shoulder. The modest height belies the quality of the walking.
Gaelic: “ridge, back” · Pronunciation: drim
Quick facts
- Height
- 576m/ 1889ft
- Difficulty
- 2 / 5Moderate
- Grid ref
- NM 95598 70284
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent through the dramatic Lochaber landscape with views to surrounding peaks to the 576m summit. The walking is straightforward with clear views opening up as you gain height. Allow 2-4 hours.
Terrain
Rocky Lochaber hillside with steep sections. Atlantic weather makes the ground wetter than equivalent eastern hills.
In winter
Lochaber winter conditions are variable — Atlantic weather means rapid freeze-thaw cycles. Check conditions carefully. Snow can fall at any altitude.
This hill is in the Glen Coe SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow4h 42m
- Edinburgh6h 59m
OS maps: OS Landranger 40, OS Explorer 391
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:33
- Sunset
- 21:04
- Civil dawn
- 04:46
- Civil dusk
- 21:51
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