Gleouraich

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Gleouraich

Gleouraich's summit cairn, looking towards Spidean Mialach
Elevation 1035 m (3396 ft)
Location Highland, Flag of Scotland Scotland
Prominence 765 m
Parent peak A' Chralaig
Topo map OS Landranger 33, OS Explorer 414
Easiest route walk
OS grid reference NH039053
Listing Munro, Marilyn
Translation "roaring noise" (Gaelic)

Gleouraich (Scottish Gaelic: Gleadhraich) is a Scottish mountain located to the north of Loch Quoich in the north western highlands. It has a height of 1035 m (3396 ft) and is classed as a Munro. The mountain's main aspects contrast with each other; the south side of the mountain is a gentle, grassy slope, but its north face is comprised of steep, dark rock, with a complex array of ridges and corries.

The mountain is separated from its neighbour, Spidean Mialach, by a high ridge, and the two are commonly climbed together from the south, making use of the network of stalker's paths. The ascents of the two mountains are considered to be among the easiest in the area.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ The Munros (SMC Guide), Donald Bennett et al, ISBN 0-907521-13-4

Coordinates: 57.097447° N 5.236745° W