Munro · Fife & Perthshire
Meall Glas
Meall Glas (959m) — "grey-green hill" — is the western Munro of the pair above Glen Dochart, partnered with Sgiath Chuil to the east. Both are broad, rounded grassy summits — characteristic Breadalbane country with extensive views east to Schiehallion and west to Cruach Ardrain. The two are usually climbed together as a horseshoe round from the Glen Dochart side, though access via Kenknock in Glen Lochay is the more popular northern approach.
Gaelic: “rounded hill, grey-green” · Pronunciation: myowl glass
Quick facts
- Height
- 959.3m/ 3147ft
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 844 m
- Time
- 5–8 hrs
- Grid ref
- NN431321
- Parking
- NN437278
- Nearest
- Fort William· Stirling 53km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
Glen Lochay track 35% · Open hillside 45% · Summit 20%
Park at the small lay-by at Auchessan on the A85 in Glen Dochart. Walk north up the rough farm track and climb the long broad south ridge of Meall Glas directly to the summit. From the summit traverse east along the broad connecting ridge over Beinn Cheathaich to Sgiath Chuil. Descend the south-east ridge of Sgiath Chuil back into Glen Dochart. The pair total roughly 14km with 1100m of climb.
Terrain
The Auchessan farm track is firm, but the climb onto the south ridge crosses wet boggy moor with no clear path. Higher up the ridge becomes broad grass and heather. Meall Glas' summit forms a broad mossy dome with a small cairn perched on a rocky outcrop. The link across to Sgiath Chuil is broad turf with one short steep section. The descent off Sgiath Chuil is rough heather hillside.
In winter
A reasonably benign Breadalbane winter pair. Broad open summits collect wind-blown snow but rarely produce avalanche-prone slopes. The Glen Dochart approach stays accessible. The A85 corridor at Auchessan is reliably gritted. The closest official avalanche forecast area is SAIS Southern Cairngorms.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 38m
- Edinburgh2h 9m
OS maps: OS Landranger 51
Mobile signal: Intermittent signal at Kenknock in Glen Lochay. No signal above 700m. Download maps before the drive up the glen.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:32
- Sunset
- 22:02
- Civil dawn
- 03:30
- Civil dusk
- 23:04
NOAA Solar Calculator · 7 June 2026
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Meall Glas — common questions
- How hard is Meall Glas?
- Meall Glas is rated 4/5 (challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 17km with 844m of ascent and takes most walkers 5-8 hours. Terrain: The Auchessan farm track is firm, but the climb onto the south ridge crosses wet boggy moor with no clear path.
- Where do I park for Meall Glas?
- Standard parking is at NN437278 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 Meall Glas?
- The standard good-weather months for Meall Glas are May, June, July, August, September, October. 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 Meall Glas?
- 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 Meall Glas?
- Intermittent signal at Kenknock in Glen Lochay. No signal above 700m. Download maps before the drive up the glen.
- Is Meall Glas safe in winter?
- A reasonably benign Breadalbane winter pair. Broad open summits collect wind-blown snow but rarely produce avalanche-prone slopes. The Glen Dochart approach stays accessible. The A85 corridor at Auchessan is reliably gritted. The closest official avalanche forecast area is SAIS Southern Cairngorms.
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