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Meall Glas

Munro
Quick Facts
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.
Altitude
959 m (3146 ft)

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).

Grid Ref.
NN43123222
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
199 of 283 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
2
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.
Meaning
Rounded green hill
 

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.

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A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
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.
Hazards you may encounter on Meall Glas include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags on or near ascent routes.
 Crags near summit.
 
General Considerations
 Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent.
 Wind usually increases with altitude.
 Visibility can change markedly with cloud level.
 River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day.
Picture Gallery for Meall Glas

Meall Glas from Beinn Chaithaich

© Andy Crawford
Image by Andy Crawford

Beinn Cheathaich and summit of Meal Glas peeping over the top from the ridge on Sgiath Chuil.

© Claire Wales
Image by Claire Wales

Meall Glas on the right and Ben Challum on the left seen from the bealach-eadar-dha-Beinn 28/03/09

© Alistair Craig
Image by Alistair Craig

Meall Glas and Beinn Cheathaich seen from the summit of Sgiath Chuil. In the background to the left is Ben Challum.

© Leon Mooney
Image by Leon Mooney
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  Weather & OS Maps
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Ben Lawers
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Ben Oss
by Metcheck
Meall Glas Area Map
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Results by distance from Meall Glas
7.1 km
Suie Lodge Hotel
Glendochart, nr. Crianlarich
8.3 km
The Crianlarich Hotel
Crianlarich
8.5 km
West Highland Lodge
Crianlarich, Perthshire
8.9 km
Aros Beag
Tyndrum
10.3 km
Glengarry House
Tyndrum
14.3 km
CRAIGBUIE Guest House
Main Street, Killin
18.1 km
Leitters Farm
Balquhidder Station, by Lochearnhead
18.5 km
Clachan Cottage Hotel
Lochside, Lochearnhead
19.9 km
Rosebank House
Main Street, Strathyre, Perthshire
27.5 km
Achray House Hotel & Lodges
On Loch Earn, St Fillans, Perthshire
27.6 km
Craigroyston
Dalmally, Dalmally
30.9 km
Rowantreebank B&B
Main Street, Arrochar, G83 7AA
31.8 km
Burnbrae B & B
Shore Road Arrochar
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Meall Glas.

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  Routes that include Meall Glas
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1270 m 15.36 km 5.5 hrs Meall Glas and Sgiath Chuil  Relatively long route on grass and heather, but no crags.  
2 992 m 13.02 km 4.5 hrs Meall Glas and Beinn nan Imirean  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 Not Yet Rated 
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Meall Glas

  Baggers Gallery for Meall Glas

Meall Glas - and Sgiath Chuil - gives much satisfaction because of the landscape and fine views.

© Nick Cranendonk
Image by Nick Cranendonk

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
Image by Dougie Mccoll

Thats me on the Top of Meal Glas. Nice Back drop lol

© Stephen Langston
Image by Stephen Langston

meall glas from sgaith chuil on a cld november day

© Scott Strathdee
Image by Scott Strathdee
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Meall Glas and Sgiath Chuil
by Jim Cassidy

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Andrew Blair
wrote on
July 15, 2009
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.
Andrew Blair
wrote on
July 13, 2009
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.
Stephen Langston
wrote on
January 14, 2008
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....
Leon Mooney
wrote on
August 15, 2007
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.
Robert Lyall
wrote on
January 22, 2006
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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