Marilyn · Cairngorms
Glas Mheall Mor
A 829m summit near Loch Ericht in the central Highlands with the prominence to match. This hill stands proud above the surrounding landscape, offering a full day of hill walking with rewarding views from the top.
Quick facts
- Height
- 829.3m/ 2720ft
- Difficulty
- 3 / 5Challenging
- Grid ref
- NN 56339 67294
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A hill walk of moderate to high difficulty via estate tracks through heather moorland with views to the main Cairngorms massif. The upper slopes steepen near the 829m summit. Allow 3-5 hours for the round trip.
Terrain
Granite terrain characteristic of the Cairngorms fringe. Well-drained but exposed on the upper slopes. The heather can be thick off-path.
In winter
The Cairngorms fringe sees genuine winter conditions. Snow lingers well into spring on north-facing slopes. Navigation in cloud requires compass skills.
This hill is in the Northern Cairngorms SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 23m
- Edinburgh4h 41m
OS maps: OS Landranger 42, OS Explorer 385E
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:29
- Sunset
- 21:00
- Civil dawn
- 04:42
- Civil dusk
- 21:47
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026