The glen is surrounded by large and rugged mountains characterised by huge boulders.

The mountains on either side are: The glen was formed by glacial erosion and has repercussions today, as many areas are still unstable.

The rest and be thankful refers to a steep incline on the old military road, that precedes, entering the pass through too Glen Kinglas.

[8] From 1906 until 1970, motor racing events, including hill climbs and rally stages took place here.

[9] Gilleasbaig Mac an t-Saoir composed a song called 'Oran Ghlinne Chro', detailing the sadness he felt when the gamekeeper moved his flock out of the glen to make room for deer and sport hunting.