Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Drochaid Ghlas
In or near Lochawe.
Drochaid Ghlas — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Steven Brown — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Falls of Cruachan · 4.0 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Drochaid Ghlas is a named hill or mountain in scotland highlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Drochaid Ghlas is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views typical of the region. Visitors can expect a challenging landscape suited for experienced walkers and climbers. The mountain offers opportunities for exploration and appreciation of the natural beauty of the Highlands.
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- Coordinates
- 56.4301, -5.1099
- Nearest railway station
- Falls of Cruachan — 4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12609770 (CC BY 4.0)
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Stob Dearg
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Cruachan Reservoir
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Drochaid Ghlas?
- Drochaid Ghlas is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Drochaid Ghlas?
- Drochaid Ghlas — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Drochaid Ghlas?
- The nearest railway station is Falls of Cruachan, about 4.0 km away. Its coordinates are 56.4301°, -5.1099°.
- How do I get to Drochaid Ghlas?
- The nearest railway station is Falls of Cruachan, about 4.0 km away.