Glas Bheinn (Assynt)

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Glas Bheinn is a steep-sided and rugged but flat-topped mountain which draws less attention than its Assynt neighbours. It is best known for the Eas a' Chual Aluinn, the highest waterfall in Britain, on its lower slopes.

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Region: Ullapool

Altitude: 776 metres

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Detailed route description and map

Glas Bheinn from Inchnadamph

Other routes and challenges

The hill can be more quickly climbed from south of Loch na Gainmhich, using a stalkers' path initially before cutting up the west flank of the nose.

Walker-friendly accommodation in the area

Assynt Hotels

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Panoramic summit view (click to open)


Glas Bheinn (Assynt)



Users' walk reports for Glas Bheinn (Assynt)

There are 860 Walkhighlanders who have climbed Glas Bheinn (Assynt). They have contributed 21 public walk reports including this summit. These are ordered below with the most popular ones first. The rightmost column shows how many summits were included in their report, which may help you to find the most relevant reports.

Walk report AuthorDate walked LikesHills
  10/7/17  15 C1
  16/8/20  12 C5
  5/6/23  10 C3F6
  21/4/23  5 C2
  22/7/23  4 C1
  29/9/22  4 C1
  29/3/13  4 C1
  14/10/19  3 C1
  30/3/14  3 C1
  7/7/20  2 C1
  30/3/14  2 C1
  21/4/23  1 C1
  5/10/14  1 C1
  28/3/14  1 C2
  29/1/11  1 C1
  20/8/20  0 C1
  14/10/19  0 C2
  30/5/15  0 C1
  23/7/14  0 C2
  28/3/14  0 C1
  31/3/96  0 M3C8

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