Munro
Marilyn
- Height
- 985 m · 3,233 ft
- Drop
- 834 m
- Grid ref
- NN 629 189
- Range
- Strathyre to Strathallan
- County
- Perth and Kinross
Summit: Trig point.
Ben Vorlich is a Munro in Breadalbane, Loch Tay & Glen Lyon, 985 m (3,233 ft) high. There are 3 mapped routes up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Ben Vorlich from Ardvorlich, is 12.9 km with 920 m of ascent and takes 4.5 to 6 hours.
Routes up Ben Vorlich
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Grade | Bog | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Vorlich from Ardvorlich Shortest Least climb | 12.9 km | 920 m | 4.5–6 h | Hard | 3/5 | Ardvorlich |
| Stuc a' Chroin from Ardvorlich | 13.7 km | 1,410 m | 5.5–7.5 h | Hard | 3/5 | Ardvorlich |
| Ben Vorlich and Stuc a' Chroin | 15.6 km | 1,440 m | 6–8.5 h | Hard | 2/5 | Ardvorlich, south Loch Earn road |
Ben Vorlich on its own (2)
Rounds that include Ben Vorlich (1)
Map
Summit at NN 629 189 (56.3427, -4.2195). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.
Nearby hills
Questions about Ben Vorlich
- How high is Ben Vorlich?
- Ben Vorlich is 985 m (3,233 ft) high, a Munro in Breadalbane, Loch Tay & Glen Lyon. The summit is at grid reference NN 629 189.
- How long does it take to climb Ben Vorlich?
- The quickest route on TRXO, Ben Vorlich from Ardvorlich, takes 4.5 to 6 hours: 12.9 km with 920 m of ascent. Allow longer in poor weather or winter conditions.
- What is the easiest way up Ben Vorlich?
- The route with the least climbing is Ben Vorlich from Ardvorlich, starting from Ardvorlich (NN 631 229): 12.9 km and 920 m of ascent, graded hard.
- Is there deer stalking on Ben Vorlich?
- Red deer stag stalking runs from 1 July to 20 October on many Scottish estates, busiest from mid-August, and hinds are culled through the winter. Check the Heading for the Scottish Hills service or the estate before you go, and follow any advice on routes.