Gulvain (Gaor Bheinn)
Gulvain, Munro near Loch Eil
Gulvain is an isolated mountain situated between the upper reaches of Loch Eil and Loch Arkaig. There are two summits on its crest, the higher of which is its northern peak.Gulvain (Gaor Bheinn)
| Height | 987m |
| Prominence | 842m |
| Meaning | dirty or noisy mountain |
| Lists | Munros, 160 |
| Location | Glen Finnan and Gleann Fionnlighe, Glen Finnan to Loch Lochy |
| Grid Ref | NM997864 |
| Lat/Lon | 56.93617, -5.28491 |
West of the Great Glen, Gulvain, also known as Gaor Bheinn, rises as a striking, isolated mountain above the waters of Loch Eil and Loch Arkaig. It features two distinct summits connected by a ridge, and is linked to the nearby Braigh nan Uamhachan by a col at 500m.
Most hillwalkers approach Gulvain from the south, following a track though woodlands of Gleann Fionnlighe. A well-defined path ascends the mountain's southern shoulder, leading to the trig point on its southern summit, before continuing along a broad ridge to the main peak.
Routes up Gulvain
Gulvain and Braigh nan Uamhachan | |
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A hike on a track through Gleann Fionnlighe leads to Gulvain's towering southern shoulder and its summits separated by a fine crest. The route can be extended to include the nearby Corbett, Braigh nan Uamhachan. Peaks : 1 Munro, option of 1 Corbett
Ascent : 1250m (4100ft) Distance : 19km (12m) Time : 6:50hr |
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