Scotland
Glais Bheinn
480M
1575FT
About Glais Bheinn
Rising above the eastern shores of Loch Spelve, this rugged peak offers a quintessential Mull experience of pathless slopes and wild moorland. It is a quiet alternative to the island’s busier peaks, rewarding those who navigate its heathery flanks with exceptional views over the Firth of Lorn toward the Argyll coast.
Key Statistics
Rank
145th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Mull
Prominence
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100m
Nearest Town
Achranich
Geology
You are walking on basalt rock formed from cooling lava flows. These layers are part of the Mull Lava Group.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM721438
Latitude
56.5308°N
Longitude
5.7076°W
Did You Know?
- •The name originates from the Gaelic for 'Grey Mountain', likely a nod to the weathered appearance of its rocky outcrops compared to the greener glens below.
- •The summit offers an unusually clear perspective of the entrance to Loch Spelve, a sea loch with such a narrow bottleneck opening that it appears landlocked from this height.
- •While higher summits like Ben More attract the crowds, this hill is a stronghold for the island's white-tailed eagles, which are frequently seen soaring over the nearby coastal cliffs.
- •The climb is a masterclass in pathless navigation; the lack of a trodden way means you are as likely to follow a deer track as you are a human one.
- •Reaching the cairn provides a sense of isolation that is hard to find on more popular hills, though the local midges are usually there to provide plenty of company.