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A' Ghlas-bheinn
Total Ascent 924 m
 
Route Time 4 hrs
 
 Route Distance 10.23 km
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A' Ghlas-bheinn
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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
Image by Terry Thomson
Travel Information

From Shiel Bridge (A87) travel N 3.5km to memorial and turn E on minor road. After 1.5km turn left and continue E to car park near Dorusduain.

Route Information
The total ascent is 924 meters. Allow 4 hours to complete this 10.23km route.
StageDescriptionOS Grid
Start from carpark near Dorusduain in Strath CroeNG98062233
1Head NNE into forestNG98242263
2Follow track NNE until you reach the forest edgeNG98552382
3Once clear of trees, bear SE and ascend A'Mhuc and then to the summit of A' Ghlas-bheinne NH00822307
4Descend SSE on ridgeNH01102211
5Continue SSE through crags to Bealach an SgairneNH01482144
6Follow path W to junctionNH00672137
7Take right path and continue NW through Gleann ChoinneachainNG99192220
8Continue WNW down path and cross river to reach DorusduainNG98062233
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Notes

Easy route, which can be combined with Beinn Fada.

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Local Accommodation Options
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5.5 km Woodlands (self-catering) - by Shiel Bridge, Inverness-shire, IV40 8HW   Tel: 0118 9462214
13.5 km Alder Cottage - Nostie, Kyle of Lochalsh, Rosshire, IV40 8EQ   Tel: 01875 830566
19.2 km Sgurr Alasdair - Main Street, Lochcarron, Strathcarron, Ross-shire, IV54 8YB   Tel: 01463 798526
19.2 km Castle Cottage B and B - Lochcarron, IV54 8YB   Tel: 01520 722564
31.8 km Tomich Hotel - Tommich, Cannich, Nr Beauly, IV47LY   Tel: 01456 415399
37.3 km Westward - Cannich, Beauly, Inverness-shire, IV4 7LT   Tel: 01456 415708
37.8 km Ardgarry Farm - Faichem, Invergarry, Inverness-shire, PH35 4HG   Tel: 01809 501226
37.8 km Craigard House - Invergarry, PH35 4HG   Tel: 01809 501 258
38.7 km Invergarry Lodge - Mandally Road, Invergarry, PH35 4HP   Tel: 01809 501 412
39.4 km Drynachan Beag Bed and Breakfast - Drynachan Beag, Invergarry, Inverness-shire , PH35 4HL   Tel: 01809 501465
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