Glas Maol

Glas Maol is a mountain in the Mounth range of the Scottish Highlands. It stands on the border between Aberdeenshire, Angus and Perth and Kinross. The highest point lies within Angus, making it the county’s highest peak. The mountain is classed as a Munro and a Marilyn, terms used for separate lists of hills in Britain. Its western slopes form part of the Glenshee Ski Centre, where snow sports take place in winter. The most popular route up Glas Maol starts from the Cairnwell Pass, the highest public road in Scotland. The climb from the Cairnwell Pass involves only about 400 metres of ascent. Walkers often combine Glas Maol with nearby peaks such as Creag Leacach or Cairn of Claise. These three summits are linked by a broad ridge topped with a dry-stone dyke. The dyke roughly marks the boundary of Angus council area along the ridge. The flat summit of Glas Maol offers wide views across the Highlands. The surrounding landscape includes the Glenshee Ski Centre’s slopes and the high plateau of the Mounth. The Cairnwell Pass road climbs steeply before reaching the starting point for the walk. From the summit ridge, the skyline stretches over rolling hills and distant peaks. The dry-stone dyke adds a historic touch to the open moorland scenery. The route is straightforward, making it a favoured choice for hill walkers.