A' Ghlas-bheinn
4 classifications here — Marilyn, HuMP, Simm and Murdo — belong to lists OpenFell holds only part of, so they have no list page. See how far the coverage goes.
- Height
- 918 m · 3,012 ft
- Prominence
- 407 m
- Grid reference
- NH 00825 23093
- Coordinates
- 57.25508, -5.30369
- County / area
- Highland
- Region
- Loch Duich to Cannich
- OS Landranger
- 25 33
- OS Explorer
- 414N
- Summit feature
- cairn
- Key col
- NH014214 (511 m)
About A' Ghlas-bheinn
A' Ghlas-bheinn is a rocky peak in the Kintail district of Ross-shire, close to the settlement of Morvich, and reaches 918 metres. Its position means it is often combined with a visit to the Falls of Glomach.
Background written from facts in the Wikipedia article on A' Ghlas-bheinn (CC BY-SA 4.0). Heights, prominence and grid references come from the Database of British & Irish Hills, not from Wikipedia.
Access rights here
Yes Right to roam: Statutory right of responsible access to most land and inland water.
Yes Wild camping: Wild camping is broadly lawful under the 2003 Act.
General position for Scotland — local byelaws, seasonal restrictions and closures can override it. Full details: access rights in Scotland · check another location.
Daylight at this summit today
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Computed astronomically for 57.255, -5.304. Plan your finish with the daylight safety planner.
Summit weather live
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Forecast adjusted to summit altitude. Weather data from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0).
Long-distance paths past this hill
One waymarked long-distance route runs within 2.5 km of the summit — useful if you are linking this hill into a longer walk, or want a made path for the approach.
| Route | Total length | From summit |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Wrath Trail (Morvich → Bendronaig) | 30 km | 1.3 km |
Route lines © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); distance from the summit computed by OpenFell.
Nearest listed peaks
| Peak | Height | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sgurr Gaorsaic | 838.2 m | 3 km |
| Carnan Cruithneachd | 727.8 m | 3 km |
| Meall an Fhuarain Mhoir | 954.9 m | 3.6 km |
| Beinn Fhada | 1031.9 m | 4 km |
| Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan West Top | 1142.3 m | 4.5 km |
| Stuc Bheag | 1074.9 m | 4.6 km |