Scotland
Glas Bheinn
648M
2126FT
About 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.
Key Statistics
Rank
216th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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55m
Nearest Town
North Laggan
Geology
You are walking on layers of sand, mud, and lime. Heat and pressure transformed these sediments into the hard, crystalline rocks that form the foundation of this fell.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN376940
Latitude
57.0094°N
Longitude
4.6746°W
Did You Know?
- •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.