Ben More and Stob Binnein
The two highest peaks south of Strathtay, linked by a high bealach: a big, steep day above Glen Dochart.
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 1310 m
- Time
- 4.5–6.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 1174 m
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About this walk
Ben More and Stob Binnein is a hard 10 km circular walk with 1,310 m of ascent, taking 4.5 to 6.5 hours. It starts at Benmore Farm, A85 (grid reference NN 413 258). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Ben More at 1,174 m.
Ben More and Stob Binnein are the giants of the Crianlarich hills, two shapely cones joined by the Bealach-eadar-dhà Bheinn. The climb up Ben More's north-west flank is relentlessly steep, and the summit is often in cloud and wind, but on a clear day the view reaches from the Paps of Jura to Ben Nevis.
From the bealach a short, steep climb leads to Stob Binnein's flat-topped summit. The descent returns to the bealach and drops north-west into Benmore Glen to pick up the farm track.
Route
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1
Up Ben More
Follow the farm track briefly, then climb the steep north-west shoulder of Ben More directly to the summit.
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2
To Stob Binnein
Descend south to the Bealach-eadar-dhà Bheinn, then climb the steep ridge to Stob Binnein.
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3
Benmore Glen
Return to the bealach and descend north-west into Benmore Glen, then follow the track back to the farm.
Summits
1165 m
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does Ben More and Stob Binnein take?
- Most walkers take 4.5–6.5 hours for the 10 km route, which has 1,310 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 parking near the farm entrance on the A85; don't block gates.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Crianlarich station is 3 km away along the A85, a busy road with no pavement.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Very steep, rough path up Ben More; rocky ridge to Stob Binnein; pathless, steep descent into Benmore Glen.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Ben More (1174 m, Munro); Stob Binnein (1165 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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