Ben Cleuch via The Law
The highest of the Ochils, climbed from the gorge of Mill Glen up the relentlessly steep Law.
- Distance
- 7.8 km
- Ascent
- 670 m
- Time
- 3–4 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 721 m
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About this walk
Ben Cleuch via The Law is a hard 7.8 km out-and-back walk with 670 m of ascent, taking 3 to 4 hours. It starts at Mill Glen car park, Tillicoultry (grid reference NS 914 974). It climbs Ben Cleuch (721 m), a Graham. The start can be reached by public transport.
Ben Cleuch is the highest point of the Ochil Hills, and from its summit the view sweeps from the Forth bridges to Ben Lomond and the Highlands. This route starts with the dramatic Mill Glen above Tillicoultry, where the path climbs past waterfalls on bridges and steps.
Above the glen, the path climbs straight up the steep grassy ridge of The Law before an easier final rise to Ben Cleuch's summit and its view indicator.
Route
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1
Mill Glen
Follow the path up into Mill Glen, climbing past waterfalls on a series of steps and footbridges.
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Up The Law
Where the glen divides, climb the steep grassy ridge of The Law between the two burns.
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3
Ben Cleuch
From the top of The Law, continue more gently north-west to Ben Cleuch's summit. Return the same way.
Summits
The Law
638 m
721 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Ben Cleuch via The Law take?
- Most walkers take 3–4 hours for the 7.8 km route, which has 670 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 Mill Glen car park, Tillicoultry (grid reference NS 914 974). Free car park at the top of Upper Mill Street.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Frequent buses from Stirling to Tillicoultry. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Gorge path with steps and bridges, then a very steep grassy hill path; easier near the top.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Ben Cleuch (721 m, Graham, Donald).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep graze the hills: keep dogs on a lead near livestock, especially during lambing (April and May).
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