This is the summed total of all the climbing within a route and is a good indicator of the strenuousness of a route.
Total Ascent
924 m
An estimate of the time taken based on a derivation of Naismiths rules. Our calculation is based on the horizontal and ascent components of a climb, we do not make a reduction for descent.
Registered users can customise these walking times by specifying their own walking and ascending speeds. They can also add a fixed time period for stoppages.
Route Time
4 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
10.23 km
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Notes
Easy route, which can be combined with Beinn Fada.
Here we provide the nearest town to the start of the route where you will find basic services.
We then give directions from that location to the route start. Your approach route may differ.
Travel Information
Head to: Shiel Bridge
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 Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 924 metres. Allow 4 hours to complete this 10.23 km route.
In winter months please check the local snow conditions at sais.gov.uk.
The hillphones service can inform you of stalking activities in the area.
Usually the shortest way to climb the mountain, making best use of tracks and paths to gain altitude. Route navigation requires map reading skills and an ability to navigate with a compass.
The information given here will enable you to annotate your map and plan your route. We do not give anecdotal descriptions on where to find the paths, worn by the feet of previous mountaineers.
Where the access routes are few or the ridge is narrow, paths are generally obvious. On open ground, following paths without using your compass may get you lost in poor visibility.
Route Information
Waypoint Detail
Start from carpark near Dorusduain in Strath Croe
NG98062233
Distance
Altitude 65 m
1
Head NNE into forest
NG98242263
Distance 0.39 km
Altitude 85 m
2
Follow track NNE until you reach the forest edge
NG98552382
Distance 1.32 km
Altitude 182 m
3
Once clear of trees, bear SE and ascend A'Mhuc and then to the summit of A' Ghlas-bheinne
NH00822307
Distance 2.72 km
Altitude 918 m
4
Descend SSE on ridge
NH01102211
Distance 1.05 km
Altitude 736 m
5
Continue SSE through crags to Bealach an Sgairne
NH01482144
Distance 0.84 km
Altitude 515 m
6
Follow path W to junction
NH00672137
Distance 0.85 km
Altitude 395 m
7
Take right path and continue NW through Gleann Choinneachain
NG99192220
Distance 1.86 km
Altitude 185 m
8
Continue WNW down path and cross river to reach Dorusduain
NG98062233
Distance 1.21 km
Altitude 65 m
A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.
A'Ghlas Bheinn viewed from the North, showing its distinctive contours above a blue sky. This view was taken from the lower slopes on the west side of Creag na Saobhie on 20/04/2004.
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Rating & Reviews
Rating & Reviews
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Written by
Rodger Moffet
on 26 Oct 2009:
Started from the mountain rescue car park instead of Dourasdain so a longer walk in. Very wet start but cleared later, the initial ascent up to A'Mhuc was quite boggy in places with no clear path. The descent path was excellent and very clear and a very nice stroll back from the bealach - very nice easy day out
Written by
Craig Dunderdale
on 14 Jun 2007:
Climb both A'Ghlas-bheinn & Beinn Fhada by cycling in from Glen Affric car park (takes 1.5hrs) walked from Alltbeithe Scottish Youth Hostel. The following route took 6hrs. Which allows you to stay in the hostel and climb the other hills in Glen Affric. Walk up Gleann Gniomhaidh. From the Bealach head North first to the Munro and then South up the steep wall of Meall a' Bealaich onto Beinn Fhada. There are plenty of hand holds and the scrambling isn't too bad (far easier than coming down it). Carry on along the ridge leading East back to the hostel and keeping your feet dry.
Written by
Julian Stark
on 30 Apr 2006:
Combined with Beinn Fhada. Went up to Bealach a' Sgairne up and down to A' Ghlas-beinn then traversed left round Meall a' Bhealaich and up right to its ridge joining Beinn Fhada. Down from Beinn Fhada dropping off ridge to left to join uphill path. Did this way round so that route finding from Bealach an Sgairne to Beinn Fhada would be easier than coming other way - also Beinn Fhada had quite a lot of snow so got cold feet at end of walk!
Written by
Terry Thomson
on 20 Apr 2004:
A steady paced day out in an anti-clockwise diection combined with a visit to the Falls of Glomar. Stunning views all round from Beinn Fhada to Skye to the South Glen Shiel Mountains.
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