Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Meall Glas
Also known as: Am Meall Glas
In or near Crianlarich.
Meall Glas — 959m high mountain in Stirling, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Crianlarich · 8.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Meall Glas is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "959m high mountain in Stirling, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.4557°, -4.5468°.
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Official information
Meall Glas is a Munro located between Glen Dochart and Glen Lochay, known for its relatively unremarkable features. Visitors can access the summit from either glen, enjoying panoramic views from the open summit.
From the Wikipedia article
Meall Glas is a mountain situated in the southern highlands of Scotland. It stands on the northern border of the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, 8.5 kilometres north east of Crianlarich.
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Background
Description
Meall Glas has Munro status with a height of 959 m. It is the highest point of the high rolling uplands between Glen Lochay and Glen Dochart, an area lacking distinctive mountainous character. Another Munro, Sgiath Chuil, lies 2 km to the east; the Corbett Beinn nan Imirean is 2 km to the south west. The three hills can be climbed together in the same walk. Meall Glas is overshadowed by the more impressive mountains around Crianlarich. Its name, which translates from the Gaelic as “Greenish-grey hill” suggests its topographic character. It was probably named by the inhabitants of Glen Lochay to which it shows its more impressive northern outline, with the summit ridge seen as a curving…
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- Coordinates
- 56.4557, -4.5468
- Address
- Stirlingshire, Scotland
- Nearest railway station
- Crianlarich — 8.5 km
- Official site
- www.walkhighlands.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q6803530 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Meall Glas (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Meall Glas group from the SW.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Meall Glas?
- Meall Glas is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Meall Glas?
- Meall Glas — 959m high mountain in Stirling, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Meall Glas?
- The nearest railway station is Crianlarich, about 8.5 km away. Its coordinates are 56.4557°, -4.5468°.
- Is Meall Glas free to visit?
- Yes, Meall Glas is free to enter.