Scotland
Glas Bheinn
562M
1844FT
About Glas Bheinn
Overlooking the dramatic pass of the Rest and Be Thankful, this steep-sided Marilyn offers a quieter alternative to the busy Arrochar Alps. Its grassy slopes lead to a vantage point with commanding views over Loch Goil and the rugged profiles of nearby Beinn Ime and The Cobbler.
Key Statistics
Rank
25th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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279
Nearest Town
A' Chill
Geology
You are walking on hard quartz rock and sections of volcanic stone. These materials form the solid foundation of the fell beneath your boots.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NR500699
Latitude
55.8573°N
Longitude
5.9959°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, translating as 'Grey-Green Hill'. In the context of the Southern Highlands, 'Glas' usually describes the specific pale, silvery-green hue of the moorland grasses that cover its slopes, distinguishing it from the darker heather found elsewhere.
- •From the summit, you get a clear look at the dramatic 'tri-peak' profile of The Cobbler (Beinn Artair) to the east, along with a deep-down view into the glacial trench of Hell's Glen.
- •It is often climbed alongside its neighbour, Beinn an Lochain. While that peak was once a Munro, Glas Bheinn remains a popular goal for those collecting Marilyns due to its 224 metres of prominence.
- •The hill overlooks the 'Rest and Be Thankful' pass, the highest point of the old military road built by General Wade’s troops in the 1740s to link central Scotland with the Western Highlands.