Ben Lui and Beinn a' Chleibh from Glen Lochy
The 'queen of Scottish mountains' by its shorter western approach, with its smaller neighbour thrown in.
- Distance
- 10.7 km
- Ascent
- 1110 m
- Time
- 4.5–6 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 1131 m
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About this walk
Ben Lui and Beinn a' Chleibh from Glen Lochy is a hard 10.7 km circular walk with 1,110 m of ascent, taking 4.5 to 6 hours. It starts at Glen Lochy, A85 (grid reference NN 238 279). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Ben Lui at 1,131 m.
Ben Lui is one of the most graceful mountains in Scotland, its twin-topped summit standing above the great snow-filled bowl of Coire Gaothaich. This approach from Glen Lochy is the shortest, climbing through forest by the Eas Daimh burn to the col between Ben Lui and Beinn a' Chleibh.
From the col, a steep slope leads to Ben Lui's summit ridge, and on the way back Beinn a' Chleibh is a short detour. You'll need to cross the River Lochy and go under the railway at the start; the river can be impassable in spate.
Route
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1
Through the forest
Cross the River Lochy, pass under the railway and follow the path up through the forest beside the Eas Daimh.
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2
Ben Lui
From the col, climb the steep slopes to Ben Lui's twin-topped summit.
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3
Beinn a' Chleibh
Return to the col and climb the easy slopes to Beinn a' Chleibh, then descend back through the forest.
Summits
916 m
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does Ben Lui and Beinn a' Chleibh from Glen Lochy take?
- Most walkers take 4.5–6 hours for the 10.7 km route, which has 1,110 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 Glen Lochy, A85 (grid reference NN 238 279). Forestry car park beside the A85 in Glen Lochy.
- 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. River crossing at the start; boggy forest path; steep, rocky slopes to Ben Lui's summit.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Ben Lui (1131 m, Munro); Beinn a' Chleibh (916 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. The River Lochy crossing at the start can be impassable after heavy rain.
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