Glas Maol

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Glas Maol
The western side of Glas Maol, from near the head of the ski area
Elevation	1068 m (3504 ft)
Location	Mounth, Scotland
Prominence	194 m
Topo map	OS Landranger 43
OS grid reference	NO167765
Listing	Munro, Marilyn, Council top (Angus), County top, (Angus)
Translation	Grey-green hill (Gaelic)
Pronunciation	[glas mɯɫ]

Glas Maol is the highest point in the Mounth hills, in the southeastern part of the Highlands of Scotland. The broad, flat summit is divided between the council area of Aberdeenshire, Angus and Perth and Kinross, though the highest point lies wholly within Angus; indeed Glas Maol is the highest point in that council area.

The western slopes of Glas Maol form part of the Glenshee Ski Centre ski area. The most common route of ascent goes through the slopes, starting from the highest point of the A93 road, the Cairnwell pass. This is the highest public road in Scotland; hence only around 400 m of ascent is involved.

Glas Maol is often climbed in conjunction with Creag Leacach to the south or Cairn of Claise to the north. The broad ridge linking these peaks is topped by a Dry-stone dyke, which approximately corresponds to the border of the Angus council area.