Graham · Central Highlands
Glas-bheinn Mhor
Glas-bheinn Mhor (651m) — the big grey hill — sits south of Strathconon in the NH43 square between the River Meig and Loch Luichart. The flat rocky summit looks east toward the Affric watershed and north back across Strathconon to Beinn Mheadhoin and An Sidhean.
Gaelic: “grey-green, big” · Pronunciation: glass bheinn vore
Quick facts
- Height
- 651m/ 2136ft
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 534 m
- Time
- 4–6 hrs
- Grid ref
- NH436231
- Parking
- NH377551
- Nearest city
- Inverness
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
heather and bog 65% · grass slopes 25% · rocky summit 10%
Start from the small lay-by at Strathconon Lodge. Cross the bridge over the Meig and follow the estate track south-east, then strike up the broad north spur on rough grass and bog. The angle eases on the upper plateau; aim for the highest of the scattered rock outcrops to reach the cairnless top.
Terrain
Hard estate track then trackless grass and peat on the north spur. The summit plateau is a flat tableland of grass and lichen-spotted rock — a compass bearing helps confirm the high point.
In winter
The Strathconon hills hold modest snowpack but the plateau plays tricks in flat light when wind crusts the ground. Glas-bheinn Mhor's open top picks up easterly drift from the Affric divide; spikes are usually enough but the lack of features makes navigation the chief concern.
This hill is in the Creag Meagaidh SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow3h 3m
- Edinburgh3h 16m
OS maps: OS Landranger 26
Mobile signal: Poor. Remote upper Strathconon area; weak on all networks.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:33
- Sunset
- 21:59
- Civil dawn
- 03:30
- Civil dusk
- 23:02
NOAA Solar Calculator · 31 May 2026
On a long-distance route
Glas-bheinn Mhor sits within 5km of these named long-distance walks — useful for trail-pack rest days or section extensions.
Around Glas-bheinn Mhor on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Inverness station
Highland capital — Cairngorms east side, Affric, Far North via bus/car
32km from the hill
tripscot.co.uk
On TripSCOTBase yourself in Inverness
Highland capital — gateway to Cairngorms, Affric, Far North
32km from the hill
tripscot.co.uk
On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Glen Ord
Muir of Ord — Black Isle distillery; the Singleton range's Highland anchor
29km from the hill
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Glas-bheinn Mhor — common questions
- How hard is Glas-bheinn Mhor?
- Glas-bheinn Mhor is rated 4/5 (challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 13km with 534m of ascent and takes most walkers 4-6 hours. Terrain: Hard estate track then trackless grass and peat on the north spur.
- Where do I park for Glas-bheinn Mhor?
- Standard parking is at NH377551 near Inverness. Check the parking grid reference on an OS map before travel; informal laybys can fill on summer weekends.
- When is the best time to climb Glas-bheinn Mhor?
- The standard good-weather months for Glas-bheinn Mhor are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.
- Can I bring my dog up Glas-bheinn Mhor?
- Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.
- Is there mobile signal on Glas-bheinn Mhor?
- Poor. Remote upper Strathconon area; weak on all networks.
- Is Glas-bheinn Mhor safe in winter?
- The Strathconon hills hold modest snowpack but the plateau plays tricks in flat light when wind crusts the ground. Glas-bheinn Mhor's open top picks up easterly drift from the Affric divide; spikes are usually enough but the lack of features makes navigation the chief concern.