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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 the summit of Beinn Nan Imirean.

© Jim Hunter
Image by Jim Hunter

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 from the lower slopes of Sgiath Chuil.

© Peter Burgess
Image by Peter Burgess

Summit cairn of Meall Glas, 03 April 2007.

© Kevin Naylor
Image by Kevin Naylor
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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
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 Farmhouse
Balquhidder Station, by 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
30.8 km
Rowantree Cottage, Bed and Breakfast
Arrochar
30.9 km
Rowantreebank B&B
Main Street, Arrochar, G83 7AA
For information on camping visit
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a map of scottish camp grounds.
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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

Me on Meall glas. Cloud is just about to lift and the views are about to be amazing. 13/07/2010

© mackenzie barker
Image by mackenzie barker

Meall Glas 22.5.10

© iain watson
Image by iain watson

summit of meall glas with ben more in background . 10/3/10

© miles ritchie
Image by miles ritchie

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

© Nick Cranendonk
Image by Nick Cranendonk
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Meall Glas and Sgiath Chuil
by Jim Cassidy
Beinn nan Imirean and Meall Glas
by William Deans

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Domenico Pocai
wrote on
April 14, 2010
14 April 2010 Sgiath Chuil and Meall Glas Route Time: 6 hrs Your Notes I went up Meall Glas today and bumped in to Gerry McPartling, the MRT man who's attempting to summit all munros in 100 days!!! That's a very hard thing to achieve for anyone, but even more so when you're 66 years old!!! Anyway, I asked Gerry if it was alright for me to tag along with him to Sgaith Cuill and he seemed quite pleased for the company. I had a wonderful day walking and chatting to this extraordinary and very down to heart gentleman!!!! Meall Glas and Sgiath Chuill were OK........ a bit boring!! weather was beautiful, which made for a really good day out
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.
 
 

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