Ben Challum from Strathfillan
Past the ruins of St Fillan's Priory to a big, sprawling Munro above Tyndrum.
- Distance
- 13.9 km
- Ascent
- 950 m
- Time
- 5–6.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 1025 m
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About this walk
Ben Challum from Strathfillan is a hard 13.9 km out-and-back walk with 950 m of ascent, taking 5 to 6.5 hours. It starts at Kirkton Farm, Strathfillan (grid reference NN 345 289). It climbs Beinn Challuim (1,025 m), a Munro. The start can be reached by public transport.
The walk starts on the West Highland Way past the ruins of St Fillan's Priory and the old graveyard, then crosses the railway and climbs the long, grassy south ridge of Ben Challum.
There's a false summit before the true top, and the final ridge is narrower.
Route
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1
St Fillan's Priory
Follow the West Highland Way past the priory ruins and cross the railway.
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2
The south ridge
Climb the long grassy ridge over a false summit to the top. Return the same way.
Summit
1025 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Ben Challum from Strathfillan take?
- Most walkers take 5–6.5 hours for the 13.9 km route, which has 950 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Kirkton Farm, Strathfillan (grid reference NN 345 289). Parking by the A82 near the farm road.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Tyndrum and Crianlarich both have trains and Citylink buses. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Track, then a long, wet, grassy ridge; narrower and rocky near the summit.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Beinn Challuim (1025 m, Munro).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Deer stalking takes place on these hills from mid-August to October. Stick to the main paths and check Heading for the Scottish Hills before you go. Sheep graze the lower slopes: keep dogs on a lead, especially during lambing (April and May).
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