Ben Chonzie from Glen Lednock
A straightforward hill track up a rounded Munro north of Comrie, famous for its mountain hares.
- Distance
- 12.7 km
- Ascent
- 700 m
- Time
- 4–5.5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 930 m
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About this walk
Ben Chonzie from Glen Lednock is a moderate 12.7 km out-and-back walk with 700 m of ascent, taking 4 to 5.5 hours. It starts at Invergeldie, Glen Lednock (grid reference NN 740 276). It climbs Ben Chonzie (930 m), a Munro.
Ben Chonzie is one of the easiest Munros to climb, mostly on a track up the glen from Invergeldie. Mountain hares are often seen on the upper slopes, white in winter.
From the end of the track, a fence line leads across the broad plateau to the summit cairn. The top is featureless in mist.
Route
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1
Up the track
Follow the estate track north from Invergeldie up the glen.
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2
The plateau
Follow the fence line across the plateau to the summit. Head back the way you came.
Summit
930 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Ben Chonzie from Glen Lednock take?
- Most walkers take 4–5.5 hours for the 12.7 km route, which has 700 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 Invergeldie, Glen Lednock (grid reference NN 740 276). Parking area near Invergeldie farm.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Estate track, then a boggy path along a fence over the plateau.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Ben Chonzie (930 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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