Glas Bheinn Terrain Block

Rising as a espectacular, tiered bastion above the historic village of Kinlochleven, Glas Bheinn—the 'Green Hill'—is a mountain of exceptional presence and geological character. While it lack the sharp precipices of the nearby Mamores, its massive, broad-shouldered massif commands the entire northern reaches of the Loch Leven interior. The mountain is defined by its long, serrated summit ridge, a crystalline spine of Moine metamorphic rock that offers one of the most comprehensive views of the West Highlands, from the Ben Nevis giants to the distant reaches of the Great Glen. It is a place of raw, uncompromised beauty, where the power of geological time is etched into every weathered buttress and dark, shadowy corrie, standing as a sentinel over the ancient, glaciated pathways of the western forest.

About Glas Bheinn

True to its name—the 'Green Hill'—this peak reflects the rich, verdant pastures and lower slopes that have for centuries provided autumn food for the wild deer and the ancient highland clans. Historically, its ridges were vital lookouts for the early communities that lived in the hidden glens, its ridges used during the era of clan warfare. Geologically, it is part of the Moine supergroup, its rocks recording millions of years of tectonic pressure, now evident in its folded rocks and sharp ridges. Today, it remains a peak of pilgrimage for those seeking a true encounter with the wild, untamed heritage of the West Highlands, offering a quiet, uncompromised encounter with the wild spirit of the hills.

Landscape features

• Loch Leven northern sentinel
• Serrated Moine rock ridge
• Views over the Mamores
• Green Hill heritage names
• Metamorphic Moine geology

Elevation: 790 metres.

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