Glas Bheinn [Assynt] Route Information

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Glas Bheinn [Assynt]

Quick Facts

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

583 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

2.5 hrs

The horizontal distance of the route.

Route Distance

6.53 km

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A brief summary of this route.

Our summary will always contain one of easy, moderate or hard to indicate the severity of the route.

Notes

Splendid stony N end to this hill may require you to get your hands dirty, but not a difficult ascent. Best views possible of Quinag.

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: Inchnadamph on A837

From Inchnadamph travel NW on A837 then N on A894 to start of path S of Loch na Gainmhich. If no roadside parking possible here, parking is available approx 1km N.

Route Waypoint Map

The total ascent is 583 metres. Allow 2.5 hours to complete this 6.53 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 on path S of Loch na Gainmhich
		NC23842845	Distance	Altitude 253 m

1	Head E on path
		NC24402834	Distance 0.60 km	Altitude 237 m

2	Ascend SSE into corrie, turning WSW onto ridge
		NC24362767	Distance 0.93 km	Altitude 522 m

3	Continue ascent SSE on ridge
		NC24552706	Distance 0.63 km	Altitude 622 m

4	Ascend SE on ridge to summit
		NC25482647	Distance 1.10 km	Altitude 776 m

5	Reverse route to return
		NC23842845	Distance 3.27 km	Altitude 253 m

A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.

Weather

North West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)

West Highlands
by Met Office

Ben Hope
by Metcheck

Images of Glas Bheinn [Assynt]

The north west ridge of Glas Bheinn [Assynt]from near the A894 road. The grassy rake right of centre provides a steep but convenient means of access to the ridge.

Image by David McSporran

Glas Bheinn as viewed from Sail Gharbh on Quinag.

Image by Graham Gaw

Glas Bheinn [Assynt] from the south east ridge of Spidean Coinich on Quinag. The Munros Ben More Assynt and Conival are the higher mountains on the right.

Image by David McSporran

Route Area Map

Legend

Munro

Corbett

Graham

English/Welsh Top

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Rating & Reviews

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Written by Chris Bowles on 06 Dec 2008:

Started a little further south of the recommended start point. Decided to climb onto the ridge via the western face which is simple but steep in places. The ridge itself was pleasant and undulates quite a bit, which under the snow appeared to be a mixture of grass and rock. The summit is located at the northern end just beyond a false cairn. Retraced route back to the car. The route time seems reasonable and with the conditions managed to slide down the slopes I used to ascent which saved a lot of effort and time. A very short route which could be done with something else on long summer days.

Disclaimer. The details provided above are an aid to planning an expedition, but all distances, altitudes and bearings must be considered approximate. You must navigate with the appropriate map, a compass, your navigation skills and common sense, MunroMagic.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.

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