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
Loading forecast for the summit (918 m)…
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.
Get food nearby
2 places to eat or drink within 10 km of the summit, rated under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (Scotland runs its own Food Hygiene Information Scheme, a pass/fail equivalent).
| Place | Type | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jac-o-bite Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Pass | 6.8 km · SW |
| Kintail Lodge Hotel | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | Pass | 7.9 km · SW |
Classifications and ratings are the local authority's own and can be coarse — this is a lead, not a guarantee of opening hours or that food is served to non-residents. Follow a name through to the official rating page to check, and confirm before you rely on it.
Food hygiene data from the Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland (Open Government Licence v3.0). Distances and directions computed by OpenFell from the summit.
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 |