An Groban

Hill, Mountain in Ross-shire

Scotland

An Groban

An Groban is a prominent hill located in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is situated in the Northwest Highlands, near the village of Achnasheen, and forms part of the Torridon mountain range. Standing at an impressive height of 918 meters (3,012 feet), An Groban is known for its rugged beauty and challenging hiking trails.

The hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, including the nearby Loch a' Bhraoin and the magnificent Beinn Dearg mountain. Its steep slopes and rocky terrain make it a popular destination for experienced hikers and mountaineers seeking a thrilling adventure.

An Groban is rich in wildlife and provides a habitat for various bird species, including eagles, ptarmigans, and peregrine falcons. The hillside is also dotted with heather and grasses, adding to its picturesque allure.

To reach the summit of An Groban, hikers can follow various routes that cater to different levels of difficulty. The most common starting point is near Loch a' Bhraoin, where a well-marked path leads up the hill. The ascent can be challenging, with steep sections and uneven terrain, but the reward of reaching the summit and taking in the breathtaking views is well worth the effort.

An Groban is a must-visit destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers looking to immerse themselves in the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands. Its impressive stature, stunning vistas, and diverse wildlife make it an ideal spot for those seeking an unforgettable mountain adventure.

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An Groban Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.712251/-5.6305037 or Grid Reference NG8374. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

An Groban

David Brown

Flowerdale waterfall

David Brown

Loch na FÃ¨ithe MÃ¹gaig

The view across Loch na Fèithe Mùgaig in near perfect conditions. The whole area of land between Loch Gairloch and the head of Loch Maree despite its relatively low altitude is a splendid complex of rough hill country and lochans; this must be one of the best views available there. Slioch is the distant mountain; a Munro.

Trevor Littlewood

Moorland west of Loch nam Buainichean

Loch nam Buainichean and the moorland west of it sit in a hollow enclosed by a number of low but very rocky hills; Meall Aundrary, from which the image was recorded, is one of them.

Trevor Littlewood

Loch Airigh a Phuil

David Brown

Waterfall on Easan BÃ na

The Easan Bàna ("White Waterfalls") flow into Flowerdale and down to Loch Gairloch. Oddly, on OS maps, the waterfall is given the same name as the stream which lower down has the name Abhainn Ghlas. On the shelf below the main fall sandstone boulders are perched; clearly a different rock type; they have presumably been carried down by the stream in spate.

Trevor Littlewood

An Groban

The block of hill country east of Loch Gairloch, bounded on three sides by the A832 and to the east by Loch Maree may contain hills of just modest height but the whole area is a wonderful chaos of rock and lochan. No hill exemplifies the nature of the peaks there better than An Groban, the south face of which is seen here.

Trevor Littlewood

Reedy lochan north-west of An Groban

The lochan is unnamed on OS maps at any scale but lies to the west of the larger Loch Airigh a' Phuill. The rocky hill in the distance has two tops, Meall an Spardain and Meall an Doirein; the last named is the higher and is a 'Marilyn'.

Trevor Littlewood

Abhainn Ghlas

Autumn rain has swollen the river, which is crossed by a footbridge at this point.

Richard Dorrell

Abhainn Ghlas

A footpath provides reasonably easy access through Flowerdale to the Easan Bàna and Eas Dubh waterfalls. Wet weather, as today, guarantees a good flow in the river.

Richard Dorrell

Eas Dubh

An impressive waterfall in the Abhainn Ghlas, reasonably accessible via a scenic footpath through Flowerdale.

Richard Dorrell

Eas Dubh

It only takes a little struggle through the undergrowth off the path to get a good view of the impressive waterfall in the Abhainn Ghlas.

Richard Dorrell

Over the top of the waterfall

This view looks over the top of the Eas Dubh waterfall in the Abhainn Ghlas. (See also NG8274 : Eas Dubh ). A sometimes rocky footpath provides access through Flowerdale to this point, and loops back to Gairloch through the woods.

Richard Dorrell

Footbridge over Allt a' Ghlinne

A footpath leads from Gairloch village through Flowerdale providing access to the impressive Eas Dubh waterfall. There are several footbridges along the path. This bridge is above the waterfall, and permits an alternative route back to Gairloch.

Richard Dorrell

Gleann a' Ghrobain

A view up the Glen from a path from Gairloch which provides access to the nearby Eas Dubh waterfall.

Richard Dorrell

Path towards Gairloch

The path provides a circular route from Gairloch and through Flowerdale, taking in the impressive Eas Dubh waterfall.

Richard Dorrell

Memorial to Iain Dall MacKay

The memorial stands close to a footpath through the woods south of the Abhainn Ghlas. The inscription is in English and Gaelic, and reads (in English) 'Iain Dall MacKay, 1656 - 1754, Blind Piper of Gairloch'. Detail: NG8274 : Detail of Iain Dall MacKay memorial .

Richard Dorrell