Ben Ledi from Stank
The Trossachs' most prominent peak, climbed by its south-east ridge with views across central Scotland.
- Distance
- 8.3 km
- Ascent
- 750 m
- Time
- 3–4.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 879 m
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About this walk
Ben Ledi from Stank is a hard 8.3 km out-and-back walk with 750 m of ascent, taking 3 to 4.5 hours. It starts at Ben Ledi car park, Stank (grid reference NN 585 095). It climbs Ben Ledi (879 m), a Corbett.
Ben Ledi rises straight out of the Pass of Leny and dominates the view from Callander. The well-trodden south-east ridge gives a steady climb with the views growing all the way, from Loch Venachar and the Forth valley to the Arrochar Alps.
A memorial cross stands near the summit. In clear weather you can extend the day north along the ridge and descend through Stank Glen, but the route here returns the way you came.
Route
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Into the forest
Cross the footbridge over the river and climb through the forest on a good path.
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Onto the ridge
Leave the trees and follow the path up onto the south-east ridge, climbing steadily over a series of rises.
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The summit
Pass the memorial cross and continue to the summit trig point. Come back down the way you came.
Summit
879 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Ben Ledi from Stank take?
- Most walkers take 3–4.5 hours for the 8.3 km route, which has 750 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 Ben Ledi car park, Stank (grid reference NN 585 095). Forestry and Land Scotland car park off the A84 north of Callander, across the Garbh Uisge.
- 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 hard. Forest path, then a broad, eroded hill path up the south-east ridge. Can be wet.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Ben Ledi (879 m, Corbett).
- 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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