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
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 808 m
- Time
- 5–8 hrs
- Grid ref
- NH008231
- Parking
- NG980222
- Nearest city
- Fort William
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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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: No signal above 700m. The A87 at Loch Duich has occasional coverage. Download maps before leaving Shiel Bridge.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:28
- Sunset
- 22:12
- Civil dawn
- 03:22
- Civil dusk
- 23:18
NOAA Solar Calculator · 7 June 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
- How hard is A' Ghlas-bheinn?
- A' Ghlas-bheinn is rated 4/5 (challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 16km with 808m of ascent and takes most walkers 5-8 hours. Terrain: The Dorusduain path to the bealach is firm and well-built.
- Where do I park for A' Ghlas-bheinn?
- Standard parking is at NG980222 near Fort William. 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 A' Ghlas-bheinn?
- The standard good-weather months for A' Ghlas-bheinn are May, June, July, August, September. 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 A' Ghlas-bheinn?
- 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 A' Ghlas-bheinn?
- No signal above 700m. The A87 at Loch Duich has occasional coverage. Download maps before leaving 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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