Meall Glas Summit

Hikes up Meall Glas place you amongst the rolling, grassy mountains of Scotland’s majestic Southern Highlands. This peak won’t win any awards for its unremarkable looks but still offers expansive scenery, an uncomplicated hike and the opportunity to bag two Munros in one day. 

Begin your ascent from either Glen Lochay to the north or Glen Dochart to the south. Southerly routes are more popular but boggy ground abounds. The northerly ascent requires fording River Lochay, an impossible feat if the water is high. Many hikers summit Meall Glas with the Munro Top, Beinn Cheathaich, and a faint path goes some way to connecting the two summits with little descent across the bealach. To add in neighbouring Munro, Sgaith Chuil, an extremely steep ascent and descent is required. 

Southwards, Meall Glas’ views highlight the immensity of the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, with mighty Ben More dominating. To the north east, the Lawers range stands proudly. In difficult winter conditions, experience and equipment is required. 

Glenlochay Estate and Auchessan Estate both have stalking seasons. Check local signage between July and end of October. There’s no stalking on Sundays.