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Glas Bheinn Mhor

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
997 m (3270 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.
NN15324294
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
145 of 283 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
1
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
Big 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
Glas Bheinn Mhor is located between Stob Gabhar and Stob Coir an Albannaich. It is a steep sided hill with a craggy N face and a steep S face.

The safe ascent routes are on the ridge from Ben Starav which can also be reached by the path from Coileitir by the Allt nam Mheirleach, or from the bealach between Glas Bheinn Mhor and Stob Coir an Albannaich.

The shortest routes are from Glen Etive, but routes from Loch Tulla to the E are possible.

Hazards you may encounter on Glas Bheinn Mhor 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 Glas Bheinn Mhor

Glas Bheinn Mhor from Ben Starav. May 2007.

© Brian Howarth
Image by Brian Howarth

A very slow traverse on the narrow rocky ridge to Stob Coire Dheirg,06/12/08.

© Mark Thomson
Image by Mark Thomson

Glas Bheinn from Ben Starav - March 2001

© Ian Sharp
Image by Ian Sharp

The summit of Glas Bheinn Mhor looking onto Ben Starav (also Blae in foreground)3/2/07.

© Colin Fridge
Image by Colin Fridge
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  Weather & OS Maps
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Glencoe
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Stob Dubh
by Metcheck
Glas Bheinn Mhor Area Map
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Results by distance from Glas Bheinn Mhor
15.2 km
Glencoe Independent Hostel
Glencoe, Nr Ballachulish, Argyll
15.7 km
Craigroyston
Dalmally, Dalmally
16.8 km
Tigh Floraidh
2 Strathcona Cottages Glencoe Argyll
16.9 km
STRATHASSYNT GUEST HOUSE
Loanfern, Ballachulish, NR. Glencoe, Highlands.
17.7 km
Railway Cottage
Falls of Cruachan, Loch Awe
21.7 km
Glengarry House
Tyndrum
22.9 km
Roineabhal Country House
Kilchrenan Taynuilt Argyll
24.1 km
Birchbrae Luxury Self Catering Lodges
Birchbrae, Onich, Fort William
24.1 km
Aros Beag
Tyndrum
27.3 km
West Highland Lodge
Crianlarich, Perthshire
29.0 km
The Crianlarich Hotel
Crianlarich
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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 Glas Bheinn Mhor.

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  Routes that include Glas Bheinn Mhor
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1700 m 15.87 km 6.5 hrs Ben Starav and Glas Bheinn Mhor  Moderate route on craggy mountains so good navigation skills needed particularly in poor visibility. Care needed on descent of Glas Beinn Mhor to avoid steep NNW slopes.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Glas Bheinn Mhor

  Baggers Gallery for Glas Bheinn Mhor

The top of Glas Bheinn Mor before heading onto Ben Starav

© Samantha Munro
Image by Samantha Munro

Bruce July 2009. Up from Starav.

© Bruce Donachie
Image by Bruce Donachie

Me on summit after a long slog over from Starav,06/12/08.

© Mark Thomson
Image by Mark Thomson

Andy on top,06/12/08.

© Mark Thomson
Image by Mark Thomson
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Ben Starav and Glas Bheinn Mhor
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 Comments
 
Roger Vander Steen
wrote on
August 28, 2007
Black Mount Estate; permitted route during stalking 1st August to 20th October 2007, including weekends. Allt Mheuran, bealach at 163 433, then east ridge to summit. Also continuation to Ben Starav.
 
 

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