Glas-charn

Overlooking the Great Glen from the east, this Graham offers a quiet, often pathless alternative to the busier massifs nearby. Its broad, heathery slopes lead to a summit that provides a grandstand view across Loch Lochy toward the Lochaber giants, including the Grey Corries and the Ben Nevis range.

• •The name derives from the Gaelic 'Glas-charn', which translates as 'grey-green stony hill'. This description fits the character of the summit area, where the vegetation thins out to reveal a scattering of weathered rock and scree.
• •The hill is frequently climbed from the parallel glen to the east, Glen Roy. This approach allows walkers to see the famous 'Parallel Roads'—ancient shorelines of a glacial lake—before heading onto the rougher, pathless terrain of the hill itself.
• •From the summit, the view west is dominated by the steep-sided trench of the Great Glen. Beyond the waters of Loch Lochy, the remote hills of the Arkaig forest and the distinctive peaks of Knoydart are visible on clear days.
• •Despite its proximity to Fort William, Glas-charn remains relatively undisturbed; it lacks the worn 'tourist paths' found on its higher neighbours, making it a reliable choice for walkers seeking solitude.
• •While the name suggests a landscape of grey and green, a winter or early spring ascent will quickly reveal that 'bog-brown' is the dominant hue for much of the lower approach.