Glas Maol
Mountain Scottish Munro offering hiking and ridge panoramas
Glas Maol in Scotland is a Munro near Glenshee popular with hillwalkers and winter skiers, offering open ridges and routes that link to the Cairngorms foothills.
Glas Maol is a mountain in eastern Scotland that reaches 1,068 metres and is classified as a Munro. It forms part of the high ground above Glen Shee and is frequently visited by hillwalkers.
Routes to the summit are well established and the mountain is commonly climbed from the Glen Shee side, often in conjunction with nearby tops such as Carn Aosda. The terrain is open and involves straightforward hillwalking and some steep sections depending on route.
Glas Maol occupies upland ground near the boundary of Angus and Perthshire, overlooking glens and moorland typical of the eastern Highlands. Weather conditions can change rapidly, so hillwalking experience and navigation are advisable.
- Height: The peak is a Munro, rising to 1,068 metres, and is therefore listed among Scotland's mountains over 3,000 feet.
What to See #
- Summit: The summit is marked by a cairn at 1,068 metres and is often reached as part of ridge walks that link several nearby Munros.
- Carn Aosda link: Carn Aosda lies close to the west and is commonly climbed together with Glas Maol on the same outing.
How to Get to Glas Maol #
Access from the A93 near Glenshee; public parking and waymarked paths lead up from the road. Local bus routes serve nearby towns but a car or arranged transport is the most practical option.
Tips for Visiting Glas Maol #
- Approach via the Glenshee or Deeside paths depending on winter conditions; local signage gives current route recommendations.
- Expect peaty, boggy ground in low-lying sections - gaiters and good boots help.
- Early-season snow can linger on ridgelines; check Mountain Bothies Association and local hill reports for conditions.
Best Time to Visit Glas Maol #
Summer months are best for hiking; winter demands mountaineering experience and winter kit.
Weather & Climate near Glas Maol #
Glas Maol's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -4°C to 14°C. Abundant rainfall (1963 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (243 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (163 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (184 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (170 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Heavy rain (215 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (206 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Heavy rain (207 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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