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This is the height of the mountain above sea level. However, on the climb, it is the ascent that matters, i.e. the sum of all the uphill parts of the route.
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959 m (3146 ft)
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This is the standard notation used on Ordnance Survey Landranger maps.
Each reference consists of two letters identifying a 100,000 metre square block then three digits defining the Easting and finally the three digits defining the Northing with reference to the South West corner of the block.
NN166712 is the grid reference for the summit of Ben Nevis. Where you are given the map number ( For Ben Nevis = 41) it is acceptable to omit the two initial letters e.g. 166712. (Instructions on how to read the references are given on the OS maps).
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NN43123222
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An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
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199 of 283 Munros |
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The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
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Mountain names are usually in Gaelic, the native language of the Scottish Highlands, or have been derived from the old Scots and Norse languages. We give the most commonly accepted meaning, but accept that some of these are disputed.
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Rounded green hill |
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The UK is covered by 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 scale maps. Maps numbered 1 to 86 cover Scotland but for the highest mountains (Munros) only 23 maps are required. The name given roughly describes the area covered by the map.
You can click on the map name to purchase the map for £6.29 including postage which is one of the cheapest prices we have found.
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Meall Glas lies at one end of a curved ridge with Beinn Cheathaich (937m) at the other, with both ends of the ridge leading into Glen Lochay. Meall Glas can be climbed from Glen Lochay from the track by the Lubchurran Burn, but is mostly climbed from the S on easy and often boggy slopes.
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Hazards you may encounter on Meall Glas include
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General Considerations
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Meall Glas from the summit of Beinn Nan Imirean.
© Jim Hunter
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Image by Jim Hunter
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Meall Glas seen across Glen Lochay from the slopes of Creag Mhor
© Peter Burgess
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Image by Peter Burgess
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Ben More from the top of Meall Glas.
© Stephen Langston
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Image by Stephen Langston
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Meall Glas (left) and Sgiath Chuil (right) taken from Beinn Heasgarnich 19/4/08
© Colin Fridge
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Image by Colin Fridge
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Ascent
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1270 m
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15.36 km
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5.5 hrs
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Meall Glas and Sgiath Chuil
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Relatively long route on grass and heather, but no crags.
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992 m
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13.02 km
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4.5 hrs
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Meall Glas and Beinn nan Imirean
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Moderate route on occassionaly boggy slopes to Beinn nan Imirean then through crags to Meall Glas. There should be no problems on this route providing the steep rocky regions are avoided
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Meall Glas - and Sgiath Chuil - gives much satisfaction because of the landscape and fine views.
© Nick Cranendonk
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Image by Nick Cranendonk
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meall glas summit.30th march 2008..if my m8 stood any further away he could not see me..lol
my 50th munro..a small milestone
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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Thats me on the Top of Meal Glas. Nice Back drop lol
© Stephen Langston
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Image by Stephen Langston
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meall glas from sgaith chuil on a cld november day
© Scott Strathdee
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Image by Scott Strathdee
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There are no shared tracklogs for Meall Glas
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Andrew Blair
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July 15, 2009
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I'd like to add that Cameron McNeish has revised his route for Sgiath Chuil & Meall Glas in the 10th anniversary revision of his 'The Munros' book - so fair play to the man! The route now takes into account the gate barring vehicular progress at Kenknock, the missing footbridge at Lubchurran and a shows a gentler descent to Badour instead of Batavaime.
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Andrew Blair
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July 13, 2009
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Sgiath Chuil & Meall Glas from Glen Lochay as C McNeish’s route. A couple of problems: 1st, no vehicles beyond Kenknock adds another 1.6km each way. 2nd, footbridge at Lubchurran is no more! I forded river at 4x4 track (water toe-deep until last metre or so when it rose to shin level). Slopes to Sgiath Chuil v steep & tiring - steep sided, boggy bealach to Beinn Cheathaich an ordeal! Walk to Meall Glas much easier but NNW descent to Batavaime footbridge seriously steep & craggy. Return 5km+ yomp to Kenknock most unwelcome. I found this route hard going but enjoyed great views - esp Meall Glas.
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Stephen Langston
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January 14, 2008
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Well, I climbed Meall Glas on Jan 12th after reading that the Munroe Ninja were going to be out there ontthat day. Myself and partne rleft early and were very dissapointed not to spot the Ninja. However, what a day on the hills. Total snow (enough allowing us to slide all the way home). One of the best mountain days out I have ever had. Left from the usual recommended route and it took about 9 hours (due to snow and snow ball fights). I would imagine this mountain is an easy one during the summer, but a cracker to go up during the winter. www.munroeninjas.co.uk for a real good laugh....
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Leon Mooney
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August 15, 2007
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climbed on 15/8/07. Took the road through Auchessan, and lost all sight of any path/track after crossing the second fence. The ascent was undulating, with the less steep parts covered with hillocks, lochans and muddy swamps, making for a long, tedious climb. Didn't stay at the summit for long, and came down more directly. The most eventful moment was having to detour once I got back to the farm, as an angry black dog would not let me use the path leading to the main road. Had to go the long way (through a field of sheep) to get to the bridge, and back to my car.
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Robert Lyall
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January 22, 2006
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We followed the route from Auchessan, following the burn to the ford.
A constant slog up over boggy featureless terrain aiming at the col East of the summit.
I agree that 'if this had been my first Munro it would have been my last'.
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Meall Glas
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