Ben More from Benmore Farm
The highest mountain south of Strathyre: over 1,000 m of relentless climbing straight up its north-west slopes.
- Distance
- 6 km
- Ascent
- 1010 m
- Time
- 3–4.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 1174 m
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About this walk
Ben More from Benmore Farm is a hard 6 km out-and-back walk with 1,010 m of ascent, taking 3 to 4.5 hours. It starts at Benmore Farm, A85 (grid reference NN 413 258). It climbs Ben More (1,174 m), a Munro.
Ben More is the highest mountain in the southern Highlands and one of the steepest sustained climbs of any Munro. From Benmore Farm a track leads into the glen, then the route heads straight up the north-west shoulder, gaining over a kilometre of height in a short distance.
The reward is a huge view from Ben Nevis to the Southern Uplands. In winter the upper slopes are serious avalanche-prone ground and the summit can be corniced; check the SAIS forecast.
Route
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1
Into the glen
Take the farm track from the A85 past Benmore Farm and follow it up the side of the Benmore Burn.
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2
The north-west shoulder
Leave the track and climb the steep slopes onto the broad shoulder. There's no let-up: pace yourself.
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3
The summit
The slope eases only near the summit cairn and trig point. Return the same way, taking care on the steep descent.
Summit
Other routes up Ben More
Questions about this walk
- How long does Ben More from Benmore Farm take?
- Most walkers take 3–4.5 hours for the 6 km route, which has 1,010 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 Benmore Farm, A85 (grid reference NN 413 258). Roadside lay-by on the A85 near Benmore Farm; don't block the farm entrance.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Crianlarich station (West Highland Line) is about 3 km away along the A85. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Farm and forest track, then a very steep, often eroded path up grassy and rocky slopes. Hard on the knees in descent.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Ben More (1174 m, Munro).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Deer stalking takes place on surrounding estates from July to October. The main paths are unaffected; check Heading for the Scottish Hills before going off-path.
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