Scotland
Beinn Ghlas
551M
1808FT
About Beinn Ghlas
Tucked between Glen Douglas and Loch Lomond, this Marilyn offers a quieter alternative to the crowded Arrochar Alps. The terrain is largely steep, pathless grass and heather, rewarding the short, sharp climb with an expansive perspective across the water to Ben Lomond and the jagged silhouette of The Cobbler.
Key Statistics
Rank
362nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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256m
Nearest Town
Argyll and Bute
Geology
You are walking across a sturdy foundation of heat-altered volcanic rocks and tough quartzite that makes up the mountain's rugged landscape.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN131180
Latitude
56.3174°N
Longitude
5.0236°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic Beinn Ghlas, meaning 'Grey Hill' or 'Green Hill,' likely describing the pale, grassy appearance of its slopes when compared to the darker, rockier massifs found elsewhere in the Trossachs.
- •It is frequently climbed as a pair with the adjacent Beinn Bhreac, utilizing the high pass of the Glen Douglas road to gain a significant head start on the ascent.
- •The summit provides a superb vantage point for studying the Arrochar Alps to the north, specifically the distinct notched profile of Beinn Artair and the massive, craggy bulk of Ben Narnain.
- •In a region dominated by Munros, this hill remains largely the preserve of 'prominence hunters' tracking down Marilyns—hills with at least 150 metres of independent drop on all sides.
- •It lives in the permanent shadow of its more famous Munro namesake near Ben Lawers, meaning any summit photos you share will likely require a disclaimer that you are on the much smaller version.