Fells/Glas-bheinn Mhor
Scotland
Glas-bheinn Mhor
651M
2136FT
Rank
119th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Nearest Town
Alltsigh
About Glas-bheinn Mhor
Rising above the lonely waters of Loch Loyne, this Graham offers a quieter alternative to the busy Kintail ridges nearby. Its grassy slopes lead to a wide summit plateau, providing a grandstand view across the peaks of South Glen Shiel and the rugged wilderness of Knoydart to the west.
Key Statistics
Rank
119th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Nearest Town
Alltsigh
Prominence
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156m
Geology
The ground beneath you consists of ancient, hardened sandstone and mudstone. These layers form the distinctive striped rock foundation of the mountain.
Nearby Fells
Glas-bheinn Mhor East TopCarn Loch an t-SionnaichCarn Loch an t-SionnaichNighean a' MhillMac a' Mhill
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Glas-bheinn Mhòr', which translates as the 'Big Green Hill', referring to the pale, grey-green grasses that cover its rounded slopes.
- •A popular approach follows the line of the old road near the Loch Loyne dam; this historic route was partially submerged when the loch's water levels were raised for a hydroelectric scheme in the 1950s.
- •The summit cairn offers a clear perspective of the sprawling South Glen Shiel Ridge to the north and the sharp, rocky outlines of Gleouraich and Spidean Mialach to the west.
- •Despite its 'Big' moniker, at 651 metres it is significantly lower than most of its neighbours, making it a useful objective for days when the cloud base is sitting too low for the nearby Munros.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH436231
Latitude
57.2717°N
Longitude
4.5954°W
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