Glen Etive via Ben Starav up Glas Bheinn Mhor (Highland): route map, distance and time
998 m · Highland
Glas Bheinn Mhor is a Munro on the high ridge between Glen Etive and Glen Kinglass. Most walkers climb it with its neighbour Ben Starav.
Climb Ben Starav by its north ridge, then follow the ridge east to Glas Bheinn Mhor and descend to the glen.
Glen Etive via Ben Starav at a glance
| Distance | 6.0 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 970 m |
| Time up | 2h 50m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 4h 0m, down the same way |
| Grade | Hard |
| Start | Glen Etive road near Coileitir |
| Start grid reference | NN 140 465 |
| Summit grid reference | NN 153 429 |
Glen Etive via Ben Starav map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
How long Glen Etive via Ben Starav takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 2h 20m | 3h 20m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 50m | 4h 0m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 3h 25m | 4h 55m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 07:20, sunset 16:47. Start by 11:47 to be down before dark, allowing 4h 0m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:22, sunset 16:44. Start by 11:44 to be down before dark, allowing 4h 0m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Glas Bheinn Mhor summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Glas Bheinn Mhor right now. The main Glas Bheinn Mhor page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Glas Bheinn Mhor forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS West Highlands forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · SAIS Glen Coe avalanche report.
About Glas Bheinn Mhor
Glas Bheinn Mhor is a Munro on the high ridge between Glen Etive and Glen Kinglass. Most walkers climb it with its neighbour Ben Starav. More about Glas Bheinn Mhor, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Munro, Marilyn.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Stob Coir an Albannaich (1,045 m), 2.1 km north-east
- Stob Coir' an Albannaich (1,045 m), 2.1 km north-east
- Stob Coire Dheirg (1,028 m), 2.2 km west
- Beinn nan Aighenan (959 m), 2.5 km south
- Ben Starav (1,080 m), 2.8 km west
- Meall Cruidh (930 m), 2.8 km south-west
Challenges that include Glas Bheinn Mhor
More walks from Glen Etive road near Coileitir
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Glen Etive via the north ridge up Ben Starav
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NN 140 465, the summit at NN 153 429), what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Glen Etive via Ben Starav: questions and answers
How far is Glen Etive via Ben Starav?
Glen Etive via Ben Starav is 6.0 km one way to the summit of Glas Bheinn Mhor, with 970 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 12.0 km.
How long does Glen Etive via Ben Starav take?
About 2h 50m to the summit of Glas Bheinn Mhor and 4h 0m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 4h 55m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Glen Etive via Ben Starav?
Glen Etive via Ben Starav starts from Glen Etive road near Coileitir. The grid reference is NN 140 465.
Is Glen Etive via Ben Starav suitable for beginners?
Not as a first mountain. Peakify grades it Hard: steep, rough ground where a slip matters. Build up on an easier route first.
What time should I start Glen Etive via Ben Starav today?
By 11:47 at the latest. Sunset on Glas Bheinn Mhor today is 16:47, Glen Etive via Ben Starav takes about 4h 0m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Glen Etive via Ben Starav?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).