Scotland
Glas Bheinn
635M
2084FT
About Glas Bheinn
Rising steeply from the head of Loch Eil near Drumsallie, this Graham offers a rugged, pathless ascent through classic West Highland rough ground. Its position provides a superb vantage point for surveying the great sprawling ridges of Gulvain to the north and the jagged skyline of the Glenfinnan Munros across the glen.
Key Statistics
Rank
65th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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151m
Nearest Town
Drumsallie
Geology
The ground beneath you consists of hard, crystalline sandstone and tough, layered rocks. These durable formations create the rugged landscape you are climbing.
Nearby Fells
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OS Grid Reference
NM939757
Latitude
56.8277°N
Longitude
5.3786°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Glas Bheinn', meaning 'Grey Hill' or 'Green-grey Hill', which likely refers to the mix of stony outcrops and grassy slopes found on its upper reaches.
- •The summit offers a unique perspective on the Glenfinnan area, with a clear view south-west down the length of Loch Shiel and towards the famous railway viaduct nestled in the valley below.
- •Its location on the fringes of the 'Rough Bounds' means the terrain is notoriously uneven; the climb from the south involves negotiating a complex series of crags, heather, and peat hags.
- •Despite being a Marilyn with over 400 metres of prominence, it remains one of the quieter hills in the region, frequently overlooked by walkers heading for the higher Munros nearby.
- •The lack of a maintained path means you are more likely to encounter a startled red deer than another human, provided you can see through the Highland mist.