Glas Maol
Glas Maol, a sprawling mountain east of Glenshee above the ski centre, has grassy spurs leading from its summit to neighbouring Munros and lesser peaks.
Glas Maol
| Height | 1068m |
| Prominence | 194m |
| Meaning | grey-green hill |
| Lists | Munros (M69) |
| Location | Glen Shee, Glenshee to Cairn o' Mount |
| Grid Ref | NO167766 |
| Lat/Lon | 56.87309, -3.36814 |
| Munro tops | Little Glas Maol (972m) Meall Odhar (922m) |
Overlooking Glenshee Ski Centre, Glas Maol is the highest point on the gently rising, grass-covered hills on the eastern side of the glen. The west-facing side of Glas Maol is covered by ski runs, tows and fence-lines. Whereas the eastern face is much quieter with crags and corries below its vast domed summit.
With the Glenshee Ski Centre being a mere 400m below and with a network of tracks leading up from here, this is the approach most hillwalkers will use. Thereafter, many choices present to bag other nearby Munro summits.
Routes up Glas Maol
Glenshee 9 Munros | |
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Long high-level route linking the 9 Munros above Glenshee. With grassy slopes, this is one of the easier multi-Munro circuits, and a hill race. Peaks : 9 Munros
Ascent : 1690m (5540ft) Distance : 30km (19m) Time : 10:15hr* | |
East of Glenshee | |
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Hillwalking route over the 4 Munros east of Glenshee, dominated by Glas Maol. High, vast, and pathless, with the option to add Creag nan Gabhar. Peaks : 4 Munros, option of 1 Corbett
Ascent : 910m (2990ft) Distance : 15km (9m) Time : 5:15hr* | |
Nearby hills and mountains
* Times shown are estimates – see timing notes on the disclaimer page for more information.
