Ben Vane from Inveruglas
1 photo from walkersThe smallest of the Arrochar Munros, but a steep and rocky climb with a few easy scrambly steps.
- Distance
- 11.1 km
- Ascent
- 890 m
- Time
- 4–5.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 916 m
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About this walk
Ben Vane from Inveruglas is a hard 11.1 km out-and-back walk with 890 m of ascent, taking 4 to 5.5 hours. It starts at Inveruglas visitor centre, A82 (grid reference NN 320 095). It climbs Ben Vane (916 m), a Munro. The start can be reached by public transport.
Ben Vane is barely over the Munro height, but what it lacks in stature it makes up for in steepness. From Inveruglas a service road leads up the glen, and the path then climbs the south-east ridge almost straight to the top.
The upper ridge has rocky steps that need hands in places, though nothing difficult in summer. The return is the same way.
Route
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1
The service road
Walk under the A82 and follow the hydro road up the glen towards Loch Sloy.
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The south-east ridge
Leave the road and climb the steep ridge path, with some rocky steps, to the summit. Retrace your steps to the start.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Ben Vane from Inveruglas take?
- Most walkers take 4–5.5 hours for the 11.1 km route, which has 890 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 Inveruglas visitor centre, A82 (grid reference NN 320 095). Pay and display car park by Loch Lomond.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Citylink buses on the A82; Ardlui and Arrochar & Tarbet stations are nearby. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Tarmac service road, then a steep, eroded path with rocky steps near the summit.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Ben Vane (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.
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