Graham · North-West Highlands
Glas Bheinn (Assynt)
Quartzite summit overlooking the Eas a' Chùal Aluinn waterfall — Britain's highest free-falling waterfall — which is reached as a side-trip from this hill.
Quick facts
- Height
- 776m/ 2546ft
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 700 m
- Time
- 5.5 hrs
- Difficulty
- 3 / 5
- Grid ref
- NC254264
- Nearest city
- Ullapool
Standard route
Approach from the layby on the A894 north of Loch na Gainmhich. Pathless walk-in across moor, then a steady climb to the summit.
Terrain
Boggy, pathless approach. Quartzite blocks underfoot near the summit.
In winter
Significant snow possible Dec-Mar. Navigation important — featureless plateau.
Best time of year
- Jan
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Getting there
- Glasgow5h 5m
- Edinburgh5h 10m
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