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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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918 m (3011 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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NH00822307
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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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273 of 283 Munros |
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The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
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1
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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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The grey 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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A' Ghlas-bheinn overlooking Gleann Choinneachain approximates in outline to a triangular pyramid. The broad E face is eroded by streams into a number of parallel ridges, the most northerly of which has moderate to easy slopes and offers an ascent route from the path to Bealach na Sroine. There are two other ridges, both craggy. The N rocky ridge leads to Meall Dubh overlooking Bealach na Sroine and the equally rocky SSE ridge to Bealach an Sgairne where it links to Beinn Fhada. The rocky slopes from Bealach na Sgairne offer an alternative ascent route.
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Hazards you may encounter on A' Ghlas-bheinn include
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| Scrambling (minor), easy hand and footholds. |
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General Considerations
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| Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent. |
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| Visibility can change markedly with cloud level. |
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A'Ghlas Bheinn as viewed from above the Bealach an Sgraine during an ascent on 20/04/2004.
© Terry Thomson
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Image by Terry Thomson
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The approach to the summit of A'Ghlas Bheinn from the South after passing Loch a'Chleirich on 20/04/2004.
© Terry Thomson
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Image by Terry Thomson
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Summit of A'Ghlas bheinn - taken on 20/10/04.
© Stuart Wilson
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Image by Stuart Wilson
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A' Ghlas-bheinn to the left and Sgurr a' Choire Ghairbh (Beinn Fhada) at the head of Strath Croe, viewed from the road to Bealach Ratagain.
© Bill Wales
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Image by Bill Wales
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Ascent
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924 m
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10.23 km
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4 hrs
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A' Ghlas-bheinn
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Easy route, which can be combined with Beinn Fada.
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Standing beside the summit cairn with views of some of the north Shiel hills visible beyond. 25/07/09
© Sam Marshall
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Image by Sam Marshall
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hiding from the gales on summit of A Ghlas Bheinn...feb 09.....was Extremely windy
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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On the summit after a hell of a climb in snow which at times awas chest deep!"
© David Nichols
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Image by David Nichols
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Evening
© Steve Macluskie
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Image by Steve Macluskie
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There are no shared tracklogs for A' Ghlas-bheinn
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Alex Bryce
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August 9, 2009
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I chose to circumvent the craggy terminus of Beinn Fhada's northern prow leading to A'GhlasBheinn, in favour of descending via the stalkers path and then a 15 minute walk back to the col along another good path. However looking back from the other side, a more direct descent would be ok, providing you drop off to the east to circumvent the crags and then curve round to make the col. I had a nightmarish 10 minutes trying to break through the dense trees to make the track at the bottom of A'Ghlas Bheinn, i advise taking the time to join the path above the forest higher up.
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Derek Mcadam
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November 24, 2004
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20/11/04 A beautiful blood red sky as the sun descended on the Cuillin, while at the same time a crescent moon lit the sky above the whaleback of Ben Nevis, tremendous.
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Michael Benwell
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April 27, 2003
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A pleasant walk to which can easily be added a visit to the Fallls of Glomach.
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for A' Ghlas-bheinn
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