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Big green slope (Terrible hill) |
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1046 metres
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Grid Ref.
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NH46316837
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Ben Wyvis
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Glas Leathad Mor (Ben Wyvis) viewed from the A835 at Loch Glascarnoch.
© Mike Tibbs
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Image by Mike Tibbs
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Mountain Description
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Ben Wyvis lies far to the E of the other northern Munros but is alrge enough to offer an excellent day out. From the A835 to the W it appears as flat topped mountain with grass slopes, however some of its E facing slopes form deep craggy corries. The broad summit ridge runs from An Cabar (950m) 2.2km NE to the summit of Glas Leathad Mor, then turns SE to An t-Socach (1006m) which has crags on its E slopes. From the summit a ridge continues 1km NNE to a col then curves NW to Tom a' Choinnich. The E slopes of this ridge are again steep and craggy. Midway between An Cabar and Glas Leathad Mor a broad ridge descends gently to the SE but has crags on its NE face. The slopes are otherwise fairly steep grass. Usual ascent route is the W ridge of An Gabar and the summit plateau.
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Available Routes
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Ascent
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Distance
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922 m
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12.88 km
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4.5 hrs
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Glas Leathad Mor
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Easy walk in, followed by a steep ascent to summit plateau and then another easy walk to the summit.
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JAmie, the dog and I at the top of Ben Wyvis
© Willie Jack
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Image by Willie Jack
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My 200th Munro ,Summit of Ben Wyvis.15.05.03
© David Singleton
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Image by David Singleton
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On the summit, minutes later the cloud cleared completely.
© Craig Dunderdale
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Image by Craig Dunderdale
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Andrew on Ben Wyvis on a very cold day,08/12/07.
© Mark Thomson
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Image by Mark Thomson
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Weather & Maps, etc ...
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View Location
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Andrew Bassett
wrote on May 8, 2006:
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We climbed Glas Leathad Mor on a lovely sunny day in May. An excellent path starts at the clearly signed car park, which is situated not far from Garve. The path leads you to the top of An Caber which in part is a steep but pleasant climb. Once at the top of An Caber the summit of Ben Wyvis can be seen. From An Caber to the summit of Ben Wyvis the route can be followed and is by no way a strenuous climb. Best route is to come back the way you came. We made the mistake of continuing, which meant an extremely long walk back through rocky terrain, marshland and pine forest.
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Jim Brown
wrote on August 26, 2005:
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I climbed this hill with my brother on Wednesday the 10th of August. It was a fine sunny day as we set off from Garbat, the path is good and navigation is no problem up to An Gabar.V isibility was poor on the final ascent on to the summit of Ben Wyvis, the cloud base was about 2500 feet so no spectacular views from the summit. We took a bearing to the north and did a fine circuit before losing height which provided fine views towards the Fannichs. A very enjoyable jaunt, spotted a Goshawk about a mile from Garbat. It was feasting on some poor creature that hadn't been quick enough on the day.
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Paul Macleod
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I walked this on Sat 9/10/04. Pleasant day, parked in the far off carpark from Garve at Garbat. Walked up past the farm and on into the woods. At this point you can see where you are headed! At this time of year the Wyvis Estate carries out annual deer culling, so hence the signs for sticking to the path. This is the only reason for it. But sticking to the path is a good idea, its easier on you and better for the countryside around you. Nice walk in and out. Summit was a tad breezy tho, so didn't hang about. Cracking views on a clear day, well worth it!
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Local Accommodation Options
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| Showing the nearest 10 of 29 within 100Km of the summit of Glas Leathad Mor. Would you like to view all 29? |
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| 9.6 km |
Garve Cottage - Garve Ross-shire , IV23 2PR Tel: 01997414771
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Birch Cottage - 7 Station Road, Garve, IV23 2PS Tel: 01997 414237
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The Cnoc Hotel - Struy, by Beauly, , IV4 7JU Tel: 01463 761264
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Westward - Cannich, Beauly, Inverness-shire, IV4 7LT Tel: 01456 415708
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Easter Badbea B&B - Easter Badbea, Badbea, Dundonnell, IV23 2QX Tel: 01854 633704
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