Munro · Kintail
A' Ghlas-bheinn
A' Ghlas-bheinn (918m) — "the greenish-grey hill" — is the isolated Kintail Munro overlooking the Falls of Glomach to the north and the Five Sisters to the south. It is a small grassy peak with a knobbly summit ridge of small tops, separated from neighbouring Beinn Fhada by the deep Bealach an Sgairne. Often combined with the Glomach approach for a long Affric-to-Kintail walk.
Gaelic: “of the, grey-green” · Pronunciation: uh glass bheinn
Quick facts
- Height
- 918m/ 3012ft
- Prominence
- 407 m
- Grid ref
- NH008231
- Parking
- NG980222
- Nearest city
- Fort William· 50km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
Height and prominence cross-checked against the Database of British and Irish Hills (CC BY).
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Standard route
Glen path 35% · Open hillside 45% · Summit 20%
Park at Dorusduain in upper Strath Croe and take the path north past the Bealach an Sgairne. From the bealach turn west and climb the rough heathery shoulder over a series of small bumps to the summit. Many parties continue north to visit the Falls of Glomach before returning. Around 14km return with 1000m of ascent.
Terrain
The Dorusduain path to the bealach is firm and well-built. Above, the broad ridge is rough heather and small rocky bumps with a vague intermittent path. The summit area is a small rocky cairn at the top of a series of subsidiary tops — easy to mistake one for the high point in mist.
In winter
A surprisingly serious winter outing for a smaller Kintail hill. The Bealach an Sgairne forms a wind tunnel and can be unpassable in storms. Cornices form along the north flank. SAIS Northern Highlands publishes for the area. The Strath Croe approach road is single-track and ungritted; daylight is brief.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow3h 14m
- Edinburgh4h 44m
OS maps: OS Landranger 25, OS Landranger 33
Mobile signal: Signal gone above 700m. The A87 at Loch Duich has occasional coverage. Preload maps before you leave Shiel Bridge.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:01
- Sunset
- 21:55
- Civil dawn
- 04:04
- Civil dusk
- 22:51
NOAA Solar Calculator · 23 July 2026
On a long-distance route
A' Ghlas-bheinn sits within 5km of these named long-distance walks — useful for trail-pack rest days or section extensions.
Around A' Ghlas-bheinn on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
A' Ghlas-bheinn — common questions
- What difficulty is A' Ghlas-bheinn?
- On the OutdoorSCOT scale, A' Ghlas-bheinn comes in at 4/5 — challenging. Ground conditions: The Dorusduain path to the bealach is firm and well-built.
- How much drop does A' Ghlas-bheinn have?
- The drop is 407m: measured from the summit of A' Ghlas-bheinn down to the saddle joining it to higher terrain.
- Where's the parking for A' Ghlas-bheinn?
- Park at NG980222. Double-check the grid reference on an OS map first; informal laybys here fill early in high season.
- What's the best month to climb A' Ghlas-bheinn?
- Aim for May, June, July, August, September on A' Ghlas-bheinn. In the remaining months treat it as a winter hill — full kit, solid navigation, and a look at the relevant SAIS avalanche forecast before you go.
- Can dogs go up A' Ghlas-bheinn?
- Dogs are fine on a lead. The route passes livestock or ground-nesting bird habitat, so keep them close throughout.
- Will I get phone signal on A' Ghlas-bheinn?
- Signal gone above 700m. The A87 at Loch Duich has occasional coverage. Preload maps before you leave Shiel Bridge.
- Is A' Ghlas-bheinn safe in winter?
- A surprisingly serious winter outing for a smaller Kintail hill. The Bealach an Sgairne forms a wind tunnel and can be unpassable in storms. Cornices form along the north flank. SAIS Northern Highlands publishes for the area. The Strath Croe approach road is single-track and ungritted; daylight is brief.
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