Glas Bheinn

Rising above the Great Glen near North Laggan, this rounded heather-clad hill offers a quieter alternative to the neighbouring giants. The ascent from the south reveals an expansive panorama over Loch Oich and the Caledonian Canal, with the rugged peaks of Knoydart forming a jagged silhouette against the western horizon.

• •Derived from the Scottish Gaelic Glas Bheinn, the name translates as 'Grey-Green Hill,' reflecting the mix of weathered rock and coarse grasses that define its upper slopes.
• •The summit provides a spectacular longitudinal perspective of the Great Glen fault line, looking directly down the reaches of Loch Oich toward the distant profile of Ben Nevis in the south-west.
• •Walkers often approach from the forest tracks near North Laggan, using the hill as a vantage point to scout the weather conditions moving in over the higher Arkaig hills to the west.
• •Standing at 648 metres, it misses out on almost every major Scottish peak list, ensuring the only company you are likely to have at the top is a few disinterested sheep.