Gulvain
| Meaning: | From the Gaelic, either gaorr, filth or gaoir, noise. |
| Munro Region: | Loch Eil to Glen Shiel |
| Munro Number: | 161 |
| Height in Metres: | 987 metres |
| OS Map Reference: | OS Sheets 40 and 41, GR: 003876 |
Gulvain is a remote mountain at the head of Gleann Fionnlighe between the head of Loch Eil and Loch Arkaig. It is the highest mountain in this area of West Lochaber and it forms a high ridge running from south-west to north-east with the summit at the north end and the prominent south Top at the other end. On both sides, particularly towards the west, the slopes of the mountain drop very steeply into the surrounding glens.
The usual route of ascent is from the A830 road near the west end of Loch Eil. Go up the track in Gleann Fionnlighe, initially on the east side of the glen, then crossing to the west side to reach the footbridge across the Allt Choire Reidh. It is possible to cycle for most of the way. Once across this stream, climb north-east up unrelenting grassy slopes which seem to go on for ever. At last a knoll is reached and ½ kilometre beyond it is the South Top. Descend along a broad grassy ridge and climb again to the summit of Gulvain. The return is by the same route.
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