 These are Càrn Liath (Grey Cairn) at , Bràigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain ("Brae/Brow of the Corrie of Round Blisters", "blisters" referring to rock formations) at and Càrn nan Gabhar ("Hill/cairn of the Goats") at .The mountain has patches of grey scree (see pictures) amongst grass, while heather grows quite profusely on the lower slopes and gives the hill a colourful skirt when in bloom in summer.Beinn a' Ghlò has such a diversity of flora that it has been declared a SSSI and a SAC over an area of .