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Gulvain or Gaor Bheinn Title Image
Meaning Noisy hill
Altitude 987 metres     (Munro)
Grid Ref. NN00288757
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Gulvain or Gaor Bheinn
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Gulvain from the approach up Gleann Fionnlighe.

© Chris Bowles

Image by Chris Bowles
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Mountain Description
Gulvain is a "Y" shaped hill with its main axis running SW to NE. Its slopes are moderately steep, with a more rocky regions on the NW slopes, than the SE and crags at both ends of the main ridge. There are two tops of similar size approximately 1km apart on the main ridge, the South Top is 961m and the summit to the N is 987m. Beyond the summit there are two ridges NE and ENE which enclose Coire Sgreamach. The only easy access to this mountain is from Gleann Fionnlighe up the SW ridge, avoiding crags to W, to reach the South Top then along the ridge to the summit
Available Routes
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1400 m 21.77 km 7 hrs Gulvain or Gaor Bheinn  Moderate route with steep ascent on grass leading to rocky top. Cycling possible on approach track. 4 / 5
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A lovely sunset Looking to the South top of Gulvain with Loch Shiel in the distance.19.11.99.

© David Singleton

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Nick Butterworth on top of Gulvain, November 07

© Steve Marlow

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On top of the South Top, with Gulvain in the background.

© Steve Marlow

Image by Steve Marlow
Weather & Maps, etc ...
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Nevis Range
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Scotland Forecasts
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West Highlands
by Met Office
Ben Nevis
by Metcheck
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Comments Submit A Comment (M)
Chris Bowles
wrote on June 8, 2008:
Would definitely recommend a bike for the first part of the route which is quite enjoyable and not too demanding on a bike. The climb up the mountain is then a brute, very steep and when done on a hot day was a real killer. However the views from the top and the true summit are very impressive and worth the effort. Taking a bike reduced the route time to approx 6 hours, but overall a great day, one for good weather.
Peter Sinclair
wrote on February 23, 2006:
Climbed in mid February 2006, good covering of snow on summit ridge, no cloud and no wind. A long walk-in of 7.5Km on good path before the climb begins. A long fairly hard pull, over good ground, to the southern top at 855m. After gaining the trig point at 961m you are rewarded with a really nice ridge walk to the summit at 987m. The views are stunning through 360 degrees and I was able to see as far as the hills of Harris. A tough day, but not more than moderate difficulty.
Local Accommodation Options
Showing the nearest 10 of 55 within 100Km of the summit of Gulvain or Gaor Bheinn. Would you like to view all 55?
11.2 km Blaich Cottage - Blaich, Fort William, Invernesshire, PH33 7AN   Tel: 01422 882061
17.0 km Ashburn Guest House - Achintore Road, Fort William, PH33 6RQ   Tel: 01397 706000
17.1 km Stobhan - Fassifern Road, Fort William, PH33 6BD   Tel: 01397 702790
17.1 km Braemar - Lundy Gardens, Fort William, PH33 6PD   Tel: 01397 705988
17.2 km Farr Cottage Lodge and Activity Centre - Corpach, Fort William, PH33 7LR   Tel: 01397 772315
17.3 km Glenlochy Guest House - Nevis Bridge, Fort William, PH33 6LP   Tel: 01397 702909
23.1 km Inverour Guest House - Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge, PH34 4EU   Tel: 01397 712218
24.3 km Birchbrae - Birchbrae, Onich, Fort William, PH33 6SE   Tel: 01855 821261
27.7 km Dunhafen Bed and Breakfast - Glenspean Park, Roy Bridge, Inverness-Shire, PH31 4AS   Tel: 01397 712830
28.1 km Roy Bridge Hotel & Grey Corrie Lodge - Roy Bridge, Inverness-shire, PH31 4AN   Tel: 01397 712236
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