A' Ghlas-bheinn

At just over 3,000ft, A' Ghlas-bheinn is a smaller Munro, but from Loch Duich it impresses with steep slopes rising to an undulating ridge

A' Ghlas-bheinn

Height	918m
Prominence	407m
Meaning	the greenish-grey mountain
Lists	Munros (M275)
Location	Strath Croe, Glen Strathfarrar to Glen Affric
Grid Ref	NH008231
Lat/Lon	57.2548, -5.30428

On the edge of Kintail in the western highlands, and viewed from the roadside by Morvich, the spurs on the western slopes of A' Ghlas-bheinn drop to Strath Croe resembling fingers on a hand. To the north of A' Ghlas-bheinn are the Falls of Glomach, one of the highest waterfalls in Scotland.

The most straightforward route to A' Ghlas-bheinn begins from the NTS Kintail Outdoor Centre and travels along a fine path through Strath Croe. Higher up, options include a direct approach on steep grass-covered slopes or a longer route taking a right-of-way through Bealach an Sgairne.

Routes up A' Ghlas-bheinn

A' Ghlas-bheinn and Beinn Fhada
	In Kintail, a hike up Strath Croe leads to the two Munros of A' Ghlas-bheinn and Beinn Fhada which stand either side of the narrow gap of Bealach an Sgairne. Peaks : 2 Munros Ascent : 1500m (4920ft) Distance : 20km (12m) Time : 8:45hr

Kintail's Big 9
	Kintail's Brother and Sisters with Beinn Fhada and A' Ghlas Bheinn are the Munros surrounding Gleann Lichd and can be bagged in one epic circular hiking route. Peaks : 9 Munros Ascent : 4115m (13500ft) Distance : 41km (25m) Time : 17:05hr