Scotland
Glas Bheinn
556M
1824FT
About Glas Bheinn
Tucked away near Tomdoun, this green-grey Hump provides a quieter alternative to the busy Munros nearby. The climb through heather and rough grass reveals excellent views over the winding waters of Loch Garry and the rugged skyline of the South Glen Shiel Ridge to the north.
Key Statistics
Rank
290th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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140m
Nearest Town
Tomdoun
Geology
You are walking upon the Tarvie Psammite Formation, a durable layer of hardened, sandy rock that forms the foundation of this landscape.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN133974
Latitude
57.0305°N
Longitude
5.0767°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Glas Bheinn', meaning 'grey-green hill', a description of the specific hue of the grasses and mosses that cover its slopes compared to the darker heather of its neighbours.
- •The summit offers a clear perspective on the engineering of the Loch Quoich dam to the west, as well as an unobstructed view of the massive south-facing corries of Gleouraich and Spidean Mialach.
- •This area was historically significant as a junction for old droving routes before the mid-20th-century hydro-electric schemes flooded the glens and altered the traditional paths through the Rough Bounds.
- •It is one of many hills in the Highlands sharing the name Glas Bheinn; walkers should verify their map coordinates to ensure they haven't confused it with the nearly double-height Corbett of the same name in Assynt.