The huge, domed summit of Glas Maol makes for a glorious and surprisingly accessible objective. Hikes to Glas Maol’s mossy, broad crest are a real delight, as if the land was sculpted with hillwalking in mind. This gorgeous part of the Mounth plateau stays consistently above 2,600 feet (800 m), giving you a tangible sense of freedom as you stride out along the high trails.

Glorious high hillwalking in a sumptuous region of the Cairngorms National Park

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Location: Kirriemuir Landward West, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Càrn an Tuirc, Cairn of Claise, Glas Maol & Creag Leacach loop from the Cairnwell Pass — Cairngorms National Park

18.8km

06:30

920m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Creag Leacach – Glas Maol Summit loop from Spittal of Glenshee

29.5km

10:04

1,400m

1,410m

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3. Carn an Tuirc Summit – Glas Maol Summit loop from Muckle Inverey

16.8km

05:35

750m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Adventurer Nic

April 5, 2020

Glas Maol is a 1,068m Munro mountain in the Scottish Highlands. It's the highest of the six Munros that sit in this natural circuit, east of the Glenshee Ski Centre. Its summit features a trig pillar and a large shelter.

Ren (hiking, hills, Hyrox, and horses)

July 23, 2024

Did you know the summit is in 3 different counties? I think it’s kinda fun to run through Aberdeenshire, Angus, and Perth and Kinross in a few minutes, though the highest point lies wholly within Angus.

Ren (hiking, hills, Hyrox, and horses)

July 21, 2024

The large shelter cairn was definitely very welcome today as a picnic spot!

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Elevation 1,050 m

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Location: Kirriemuir Landward West, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Glas Maol summit

1. Càrn an Tuirc, Cairn of Claise, Glas Maol & Creag Leacach loop from the Cairnwell Pass — Cairngorms National Park

2. Creag Leacach – Glas Maol Summit loop from Spittal of Glenshee

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