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Glas Maol summit

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Glas Maol summit

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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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    April 5, 2020

    Hiking

    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.
    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.

    August 21, 2019

    Running

    Glas Maol is the highest of a group of four Munros to the east of the Cairnwell Pass, and has been developed for skiing.
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    Càrn an Tuirc, Cairn of Claise, Glas Maol & Creag Leacach loop from the Cairnwell Pass

    18.8km

    06:30

    920m

    920m

    Embark on a challenging 11.7-mile (18.8 km) hike through the Cairngorms, gaining 3015 feet (919 metres) of elevation over approximately 6 hours and 30 minutes. This demanding loop takes you…

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

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Elevation 1,050 m

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

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