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Ben Venue from Ledard
A rugged Trossachs hill with twin summits, climbed past the waterfalls of the Ledard Burn.
- Distance
- 7.6 km
- Ascent
- 570 m
- Time
- 2.5–3.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 729 m
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About this walk
Ben Venue from Ledard is a hard 7.6 km out-and-back walk with 570 m of ascent, taking 2.5 to 3.5 hours. It starts at Ledard, B829 near Kinlochard (grid reference NN 458 035). It climbs Ben Venue (729 m), a Graham.
Ben Venue's craggy outline is one of the great sights of the Trossachs. This route from Ledard on Loch Ard is the most direct, following the Ledard Burn past a string of waterfalls before climbing onto the hill.
The upper slopes are rough and can be boggy, and the last stretch to the summit crosses open ground with no clear path, so you need to be able to navigate in poor visibility. The view from the top takes in Loch Katrine, Ben Lomond and the Arrochar Alps.
Route
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1
Up the Ledard Burn
Follow the track past Ledard Farm and take the path climbing beside the Ledard Burn, passing several waterfalls.
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Onto the hill
Continue up the glen onto the open hillside and climb to the bealach below the summit ridge.
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3
The summit
Head over rough ground to the summit. Return the same way, taking care to pick up the path off the top.
Summit
730 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Ben Venue from Ledard take?
- Most walkers take 2.5–3.5 hours for the 7.6 km route, which has 570 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 Ledard, B829 near Kinlochard (grid reference NN 458 035). Very limited roadside parking near Ledard Farm; do not block the farm road or gates.
- 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. Track and burnside path, then rough, boggy hill paths; short pathless section near the summit.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Ben Venue (730 m, Graham).
- 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. Sheep graze the hills: keep dogs on a lead near livestock, especially during lambing (April and May).
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