Summit plateau, Glas Maol
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Munro Marilyn
Height
1,068 m · 3,503 ft
Drop
195 m
Grid ref
NO 166 765
Region
Lochnagar & the Angus Glens
Range
Braemar to Montrose
County
Angus

Summit: Trig point.

Glas Maol is a Munro in Lochnagar & the Angus Glens, 1,068 m (3,503 ft) high. There are 2 mapped routes up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Glas Maol from Glenshee Ski Centre, is 6.7 km with 430 m of ascent and takes 2.5 to 3 hours.

Routes up Glas Maol

Routes up Glas Maol compared
Route Distance Ascent Time Grade
Glas Maol from Glenshee Ski Centre Shortest Least climb 6.7 km 430 m 2.5–3 h Moderate
Glas Maol, Creag Leacach, Cairn of Claise and Carn an Tuirc 19.6 km 890 m 6–8 h Moderate

Glas Maol on its own (1)

Rounds that include Glas Maol (1)

Map

Summit at NO 166 765 (56.8731, -3.3682). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.

Nearby hills

Questions about Glas Maol

How high is Glas Maol?
Glas Maol is 1,068 m (3,503 ft) high, a Munro in Lochnagar & the Angus Glens. The summit is at grid reference NO 166 765.
How long does it take to climb Glas Maol?
The quickest route on TRXO, Glas Maol from Glenshee Ski Centre, takes 2.5 to 3 hours: 6.7 km with 430 m of ascent. Allow longer in poor weather or winter conditions.
What is the easiest way up Glas Maol?
The route with the least climbing is Glas Maol from Glenshee Ski Centre, starting from Glenshee Ski Centre (NO 141 776): 6.7 km and 430 m of ascent, graded moderate.
Is there deer stalking on Glas Maol?
Red deer stag stalking runs from 1 July to 20 October on many Scottish estates, busiest from mid-August, and hinds are culled through the winter. Check the Heading for the Scottish Hills service or the estate before you go, and follow any advice on routes.

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