Scotland
Beinn Ghlas
516M
1694FT
About Beinn Ghlas
Tucked away in the Lorn region near Musdale, this rugged Marilyn offers a characterful ascent over typically heathery Argyll terrain. While often overlooked for its taller namesake in Perthshire, this peak provides a rewarding vantage point over Loch Nell and the surrounding coastal landscape of the Firth of Lorn.
Key Statistics
Rank
85th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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471m
Nearest Town
Musdale
Geology
You are walking on ancient lava flows like basalt and rhyolite. These volcanic rocks were formed by the Lorn Plateau’s powerful eruptions long ago.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
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OS Grid Reference
NM957259
Latitude
56.3817°N
Longitude
5.3099°W
Did You Know?
- •Beinn Ghlas translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Green Hill' or 'Grey-Green Hill'. The word 'glas' is often used to describe pale, grassy slopes, distinguishing them from the darker, heather-clad moorland found elsewhere in the region.
- •Standing at 516 metres, it is classified as a Marilyn. This means that despite its relatively modest altitude, it has a prominence of at least 150 metres, making it a significant high point in the landscape between Loch Nell and Loch Scammadale.
- •The summit offers an excellent perspective on the Lorn coastline; on a clear day, the views extend across the Firth of Lorn to the distinctive hills of the Isle of Mull and the northern tip of Jura.
- •While this hill shares a name with a much more famous Munro in the Ben Lawers range, it is significantly quieter. You are far more likely to share the summit with local sheep or a passing golden eagle than with another walking group.