Scotland
Glas Bheinn
730M
2395FT
About Glas Bheinn
Rising steeply above the shores of Loch Kishorn, this rugged Highland peak offers a quieter, wilder experience than the nearby Applecross giants. The terrain is characteristically rocky and pathless, leading to a summit that provides a staggering vantage point over the Skye Cuillin and the jagged Torridon skyline.
Key Statistics
Rank
65th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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121m
Nearest Town
New Kelso
Geology
You are walking on hard, banded rocks from the Lewisian Complex. These foundations were stretched and shaped by intense pressure deep within the earth.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
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OS Grid Reference
NG902440
Latitude
57.4384°N
Longitude
5.4963°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Glas Bheinn', meaning 'Grey-green Hill', a description of the mountain's mix of weathered rock and hardy moorland grasses.
- •From the summit cairn, walkers are treated to a unique perspective of the Bealach na Bà, observing the hairpins of Britain's steepest road as it climbs toward the Applecross peninsula.
- •To the north and east, the view is dominated by the Torridon forest, with the distinctive quartzite-capped peaks of Beinn Eighe and the massive sandstone terraces of Liathach clearly visible.
- •Its position overlooking the mouth of Loch Carron makes it a prime spot for spotting weather systems rolling in from the Inner Sound and the Isle of Raasay.
- •The hill serves as a perfect location for those who enjoy watching tourists tackle the Bealach na Bà from a distance, where the smell of burning clutches cannot reach you.