Scotland
Glas Mheall Mor
829M
2721FT
About Glas Mheall Mor
Rising from the vast peat hags of the Drumochter plateau, this broad, rounded Hump offers a wild, remote feel despite its proximity to the A9. It is characterized by mossy, windswept terrain and provides a commanding perspective over the deep trench of the Pass of Drumochter towards the peaks of the Ben Alder forest.
Key Statistics
Rank
28th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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146.7m
Nearest Town
Killichonan
Geology
You are walking upon the Gaick Psammite Formation. This landscape is made of psammite, a tough rock that originally formed from layers of ancient, compressed sand.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN563673
Latitude
56.7750°N
Longitude
4.3532°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Glas Mheall Mòr is derived from Scottish Gaelic, translating as the 'big grey-green rounded hill', a description of its weathered, grassy appearance.
- •While often bypassed for its higher neighbor, the Munro A' Bhuidheanach Bheag, this summit provides a superior vantage point for looking down into the pass of Drumochter and across to the distinctive notch of the Gaick Pass.
- •The summit marks a significant point on the expansive upland plateau that traditionally straddles the boundary between the regions of Atholl and Badenoch.
- •Navigation here can be notoriously difficult in poor visibility, as the summit sits amidst a sprawling, featureless landscape of peat hags that can look identical in every direction.
- •The 'Mòr' in the name suggests a certain stature, but most walkers will find the most significant thing about the hill is the impressive size of the peat bogs guarding its approaches.