Gleouraich

Gleouraich^{[needs English IPA]} (Scottish Gaelic: Gleadhraich) is a Scottish mountain located to the north of Loch Quoich in the northwestern 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 steep, dark rock, with a complex array of ridges and corries.

Key Information

Gleouraich
Scottish Gaelic: Gleadhraich
Gleouraich
Highest point
Elevation	1,035 m (3,396 ft)[1]
Prominence	765 m (2,510 ft)
Parent peak	A' Chralaig
Listing	Munro, Marilyn
Naming
English translation	roaring noise
Language of name	Gaelic
Pronunciation	Scottish Gaelic: [ˈklɤːɾɪç]
Geography
Location	Highland, Scotland
OS grid	NH039053
Topo map	OS Landranger 33, OS Explorer 414
Climbing
Easiest route	walk
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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.^[2]

1. ^ "walkhighlands Gleouraich". walkhighlands.co.uk. 2013. Archived from the original on 24 December 2013. Retrieved 21 December 2013.
2. ^ The Munros (SMC Guide), Donald Bennett et al, ISBN 0-907521-13-4

57°05′51″N 5°14′12″W / 57.097447°N 5.236745°W / 57.097447; -5.236745

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