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Glas Bheinn [Kinlochleven]

Corbett
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
792 m (2598 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.
NN25916409
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
172 of 221 Corbetts
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
1
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
Greenish grey 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.

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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  41   Ben Nevis, Fort William & Glen Coe
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A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
Glas Bheinn is a long arrow-head shaped mountain, broad to the SW where the summit lies and narrow to the NE where the minor top Carn Dearg (656m) is located.

The slopes are generally steep except at the two ends of the ridge. Paths lead to the SW end of the ridge from where the ascent is a short walk on easy slopes.

There is a vehicle track on the N side of Loch Eilde Mor that takes you to the NE end of Glas Bheinn offering a longer ridge walk.

Hazards you may encounter on Glas Bheinn [Kinlochleven] include
 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.

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Picture Gallery for Glas Bheinn [Kinlochleven]

Glas Bheinn from the south shore of the Blackwater Reservoir.

© Claire Wales
Image by Claire Wales

Glas Bheinn across Loch Eilde Mor

© Norrie Shand
Image by Norrie Shand

The summit ridge of Glas Bheinn in the middleground, viewed from the Mamores ridge

© Alex Bryce
Image by Alex Bryce

View from near the summit to Loch Eilde Mor and Loch Leven

© Doug Tulloch
Image by Doug Tulloch
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A selection of weather forecasts local to #GetMountain.Top_Name#.

Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Nevis Range
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Aonach Beag
by Metcheck
Glas Bheinn [Kinlochleven] Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

A selection of local accommodation options who advertise with Munromagic.com.

  Where to Stay
Results by distance 'as the crow flies' from Glas Bheinn [Kinlochleven]
Please check the provision of roads in the area.
7.9 km
MACDONALD HOTEL AND CABINS, KINLOCHLEVEN
Fort William Road, Kinlochleven
15.6 km
Glencoe Independent Hostel
Glencoe, Nr Ballachulish, Argyll
16.7 km
Bunroy Park Caravan/Camping/Holiday Lodges
Roy Bridge, Inverness-shire
17.4 km
Àite Cruinnichiodh
1 Achluachrach, By Roy Bridge, Inverness-shire
17.9 km
Farr Cottage Lodge and Activity Centre
Corpach, Fort William
18.0 km
Inverour Guest House
Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge
18.3 km
Stobhan
Fassifern Road, Fort William
18.4 km
Calluna
Heathercroft, Fort William, PH336RE
19.7 km
Coorie Doon
Old Banavie Road, Banavie, Fort William
19.9 km
The Old Coach House, North Ballachulish
6 Alltshellach Cottages, North Ballachulish
20.5 km
Glenloy Lodge
Muirshearlich, by Banavie, Fort William
20.7 km
Sealladh Na Beinne
Old Town, North Ballachulish, Fort William
21.6 km
Glencaig self catering holiday cottage
No 6 Stronaba, Spean Bridge
For information on camping visit
ScottishCamping.com who also produce
a map of scottish camp grounds.
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Glas Bheinn [Kinlochleven].

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  Routes that include Glas Bheinn [Kinlochleven]
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1046 m 17.64 km 5.5 hrs Glas Bheinn [Kinlochleven]  A long walk in but an easy ascent which can be extended by walking the summit ridge.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Glas Bheinn [Kinlochleven]

  Baggers Gallery for Glas Bheinn [Kinlochleven]

Me At the Summit Glas Bheinn 5/11/2011

© David Peden
Image by David Peden

Me at summit Glas Bheinn 14/09/10

© John Donnelly
Image by John Donnelly

My last Corbett - 24/08/08

© Norrie Shand
Image by Norrie Shand
 
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