Ben Lui from Glen Lochy
An 1131 m Munro in Loch Lomond & the Trossachs, climbed from Glen Lochy.
- Distance
- 9.4 km
- Ascent
- 980 m
- Time
- 4–5.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 1131 m
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About this walk
Ben Lui from Glen Lochy is a hard 9.4 km out-and-back walk with 980 m of ascent, taking 4 to 5.5 hours. It starts at Glen Lochy (grid reference NN 238 279). It climbs Ben Lui (1,131 m), a Munro.
Ben Lui rises to 1,131 m in Loch Lomond & the Trossachs, 2 km north-east of Beinn a' Chleibh, high enough to be a Munro. It stands well clear of the hills around it, so the summit view is a wide one.
This route starts from Glen Lochy and follows paths and tracks for most of the way, with rougher ground near the top.
Route
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The approach
From Glen Lochy, follow the path and tracks towards Ben Lui.
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The summit
Climb to the summit of Ben Lui.
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Return
Return the same way.
Summit
1131 m
Other routes up Ben Lui
Questions about this walk
- How long does Ben Lui from Glen Lochy take?
- Most walkers take 4–5.5 hours for the 9.4 km route, which has 980 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 (grid reference NN 238 279). Park considerately off the road; don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
- 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. Paths and tracks for most of the way, then rough hill ground near the summit.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Ben Lui (1131 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.
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