Auchessan via Beinn Cheathaich up Meall Glas (Loch Lomond and The Trossachs): route map, distance and time
959 m · Loch Lomond and The Trossachs
Meall Glas is a 959m Munro north of Glen Dochart, a quiet grassy hill climbed from Auchessan and often paired with Sgiath Chuil.
Farm track up the glen, then boggy ground and the ridge over Beinn Cheathaich to the summit.
Auchessan via Beinn Cheathaich at a glance
| Distance | 8.4 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 947 m |
| Time up | 3h 15m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 4h 55m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Auchessan, Glen Dochart |
| Start grid reference | NN 446 278 |
| Summit grid reference | NN 431 321 |
Auchessan via Beinn Cheathaich 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 Auchessan via Beinn Cheathaich takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 2h 40m | 4h 5m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 3h 15m | 4h 55m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 4h 0m | 6h 5m |
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 07:18, sunset 16:45. Start by 10:50 to be down before dark, allowing 4h 55m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:20, sunset 16:43. Start by 10:48 to be down before dark, allowing 4h 55m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Meall Glas summit weather for this route
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Before you go, also check: MWIS West Highlands forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Meall Glas
Meall Glas is a 959m Munro north of Glen Dochart, a quiet grassy hill climbed from Auchessan and often paired with Sgiath Chuil. More about Meall Glas, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Munro, Marilyn.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Beinn Cheathaich (938 m), 1.3 km north-east
- Beinn nan Imirean (849 m), 1.7 km south-west
Challenges that include Meall Glas
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NN 446 278, the summit at NN 431 321), 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.
Auchessan via Beinn Cheathaich: questions and answers
How far is Auchessan via Beinn Cheathaich?
Auchessan via Beinn Cheathaich is 8.4 km one way to the summit of Meall Glas, with 947 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 16.8 km.
How long does Auchessan via Beinn Cheathaich take?
About 3h 15m to the summit of Meall Glas and 4h 55m 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 6h 5m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Auchessan via Beinn Cheathaich?
Auchessan via Beinn Cheathaich starts from Auchessan, Glen Dochart. The grid reference is NN 446 278.
Is Auchessan via Beinn Cheathaich suitable for beginners?
Yes, for fit walkers on a clear day. Peakify grades it Moderate: a long climb on a made path, but the top is high, exposed and colder than the start. Turn back if the cloud comes down and you can't navigate.
What time should I start Auchessan via Beinn Cheathaich today?
By 10:50 at the latest. Sunset on Meall Glas today is 16:45, Auchessan via Beinn Cheathaich takes about 4h 55m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Auchessan via Beinn Cheathaich?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).