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Mountains (Munros) in the Park

In Scotland there are 284 Munros (mountains over 3000 feet) and 227 associated tops of 3000 feet or more as well as 219 Corbetts (mountains over 2500 feet and under 3000 feet with a minimum drop of 500 feet between peaks) providing a huge choice for high level walks and climbs. The Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park has a good selection of both Munros and Corbetts to choose from.

If you are venturing into the mountains of Scotland please be safe and ensure that you carry appropriate kit for your walk or climb. There have been many deaths in the hills in the last decade and most can be attributed to inexperience or lack of equipment. Mountain weather can change very quickly and mist is very common. 

There is a list of all the Munro's and Corbetts in the park below with a brief description. It is recommended that you should always use an OS map and other books or maps provided by the Scottish Mountaineering Club or Cameron McNeish

Loch Ard and Ben Lomond
Ben Lomond


Munros

An Caisteal (995m 147th highest os map 50/56 ref: NN378193) (see location and direction Map)

In the north of the park and usually climbed from Glen Falloch.  Nearest villages are Crianlarich and Ardlui An Caisteal is often climbed in conjunction with Beinn a' Chroin.  The best approach is from Derrydarroch farm.

Pronounced : aan cas-teel 
 

Beinn a' Chroin (940m 233rd highest os map 50/56 ref: NN394186) (see location and direction Map)

Like An Caisteal this mountain is in the north of the park just south of Crianlarich and is best approached from Derrydarroch Farm north of Ardlui. However it can also be climbed from the Balquhidder side (east park) at Glen Larig by finding a route by Ishag Burn.

Pronounced : bin a croin 
 

Beinn a' Chleibh (916m 281st highest os map 50 ref: NN250256)

Beinn a' Chleibh (north park) is most often climbed from Glen Lochy in conjunction with Ben Lui from a car park off the A85 between Tyndrum and Dalmaly (not in the park). A small burn needs to be forded but if in spate use the railway bridge to the west. The nearest village is Tyndrum. (see also Ben Lui for some tips)

Pronounced : bin a shlave

 

Beinn Ime (1011m 118th highest os map 56 ref: NN255084) (see location and direction Map)

Beinn Ime is the highest of the Arrochar Alps and can be climbed from a number of starting points (please refer to proper climbing directions) if you are climbing from the Glen Croe side up to the Bealach a' Mhaim, note that when the river is in spate it be necessary to venture up the slopes of Beinn Luibhean a little way to find a fording point. For those that like climbing more than one mountain in a day, a common route would be from loch Long climbing Ben Narnain, Ben Ime and Ben Arthur (a corbett) or the reverse. Arrochar is the nearest village at the head of Loch Long a sea loch.

Pronounced : bin eem

Ben Chabhair (933m 244th highest os map 50/56 ref: NN367179) (see location and direction Map)

Ben Chabhair is ordinarily climbed from Glen Falloch it is a long but beautiful walk. Some route guides prefer the long undulating northly ridge walk others by the valley route to Lochan Beinn Chabhair, the small lochan that sits on the col to the south west of the mountain.  Which route you choose often depends on the weather conditions and for variety some might go up by one route and return by the other. It should be noted that the summit path can be confusing in misty conditions with snow on the ground. Parking is usually near Beinglas Farm where there is a steep path until after the beautiful Ben Glas Falls.  In summer conditions many walkers who do not want to bag the Munro choose to go to the Lochan for the scenery, wildlife and usually a picnic, this is a more leisurely 8k return. The nearest village is Ardlui.

Pronounced : ben shavare

Ben Challum (1025m 106th highest os map 50 ref: NN386322)

Ben Challum sits high in the Ancient forest of Mamlorn. There are many ways of approaching this mountain and it is best to refer to your mountain guide book. Ben Challum is often climbed by itself or in conjunction with two other mountains that appear to be just outside the boundary of the National Park. It should be noted that this mountain can be quite a challenge in misty conditions. The nearest village is Killin

Pronounced : ben challym

Ben Dubhcraig  (sometimes Beinn)(978m 175th highest os map 50 ref: NN307254)

Ben Dubhcraig, almost always climbed in conjunction with Ben Oss as Oss itself is best accessible from near the top of Dubhcraig (see Ben Oss). The starting point is from Dalriach just east of Tyndrum, there is an excellent car park off the road by the side of the West Highland Way. The path follows beautiful ancient Old Scots Pine woodland, and when this is left behind you are rewarded with a great high but narrow waterfall where many people stop and have their sandwiches. For non hill-walkers, to this point is an excellent excursion with little needed in way of experience or equipment.  

Pronounced : ben doo-crake

Ben Lomond (974m 184th highest os map ref: NN367028) (see location and direction Map)

Ben Lomond is most commonly climbed from Rowardennan. From Drymen go to Balmaha and then follow the road to its end. The path starts at the back of the car park. As this is the most southerly munro and it is less than an hour from Glasgow, the path can be quite busy, for alternative routes please read the appropriate mountain guides. Although there are no real dangers when following the path, remember that appropriate equipment is always necessary and in snow the path may not be recognisable. Snow is common even in May.

Pronounced : ben low-mond

Ben Lui (1130 28th highest os map 50 ref: NN266263)

Ben Lui (or beinn laoigh) is quite a formidable mountain in winter and has a tendency to avalanche a lot. However for most of the year (assuming you keep clear of any cornices) it is a very pleasant climb. If climbed from the east, past the gold mine, there is a long walk in and because of this most climbers will use the lay-by in the Tyndrum to Dalmally road and climb Lui with Beinn a' Chleibh. The lay-by is at grid reference GR239278. Immediately after leaving the lay-by you need to ford a river which when in spate you can cross with care at a railway bridge a few hundred metres to the west. The path goes through an afforested area with a river on the right hand side, watch for a tributary joining this burn and cross or you will end up in the wrong valley in very deep mud. There is a line of small trees planted across the path just immediately before the tributary. The nearest village is Tyndrum.

Pronounced : ben loo-ee

Ben More (1174m 16th highest os map 51 ref: NN432244) (see location and direction Map)

Ben More is normally climbed from Glen Dochart. There are a number of routes for which you should consult your Climbing Route Book. It can and is often climbed in conjunction with Stob Binein. If you are lucky enough to have either 2 cars or can arrange a lift, then the best route for climbing both mountains is from Loch Doine in Glen Laraig, where you then have the benefit of being able to walk the excellent ridge of Stob Binein then dropping down to the beallach and up onto the craggy summit of Ben More you can descend (by whatever route you choose from your climbing directions) to Glen Dochart and pick up your arranged lift or second car. The nearest village is Crianlarich.

Pronounced : ben moar

Beinnn Narnain (926M 259th highest os map 56 ref: NN271066) (see location and direction Map)

Ben Narnain is perhaps the most interesting of the Arrochar Alps as it is a constant twisting path up a series of little shoulders which means that cannot see much of the mountain at a time, that is if you climb it directly from the Loch Long car park. Ben Narnain is often climed in conjunction with Beinn Ime and the Corbett Ben Arthur (The Cobler). The nearest village is Arrocher at the head of Loch Long.

Pronounced : ben nar-nane

Ben Oss (1029m 101st highest os map 50 ref: NN287253)

Ben Oss is almost always climbed in conjunction with Ben Dubhcraig as from the most obvious starting point you have to climb all but a hundred feet of Dubhcraig before dropping down to the beallach and then up Oss. The starting point is from Dalriach just east of Tyndrum, there is an excellent car park off the road by the side of the West Highland Way. The path follows beautiful ancient Old Scots Pine woodland, and when this is left behind you are rewarded with a great high but narrow waterfall where many people stop and have their sandwiches before climbing Dubhcraig proper. The Nearest village is Tyndrum.

Pronounced : ben oss

Ben Vane (915m 283rd highest os map 56 ref: NN277098) (see location and direction Map)

Ben Vane is usually climbed from Inveruglas on Loch Lomond. The only down side to that is that the road up Glen Sloy is disfigured from the pylons carrying the electricity from the Hydro Electric scheme, however perhaps a small price to pay for green energy. Take the left fork in the road after the sub station and the path up Ben Vane is on your right shortly after. The climb up the slopes of  Ben Vane, although a little eroded are pleasant enough, but just before the summit there is a small gully ( with no exposure) to climb up, hand to rock. The nearest village is Ardlui

Pronounced : usually as seen but perhaps should be:- ben fee-in)

Ben Vorlich (by Loch Earn) (985m 165th highest os map 57 ref: NN629189)

There is a well maintained and easy to walk path from the edge of south Loch Earn to the top of Ben Vorlich. This mountain can be easily climbed at most times of the year, (taking obvious precations in ice or snow conditions). Ben Vorlich is often climbed in conjunction with Stuc a' Chroin, and this makes for a very pleasant circular route. From the top of Ben Vorlich you would descend to the bealach (pass) and then climb Stuc a' Chroin. At the bealach it is not easy to see where the path is and it is easily lost in the boulder field and so some care should be taken particularly in bad weather.  The nearest village is Lochearnhead or St Fillans.

Pronounced : ben for-lich (ch as in loch)

Ben Vorlich (by Loch Lomond) (943M 229th highest os map50/56 ref: NN295124) (see location and direction Map)

Ben Vorlich, Loch Lomond, is a large solitary hill. There are no clear paths up to the summit by following whatever good mountain guide you have purchased you will eventually arrive at the summit. If climbing from near Ardlui up the valley to the east of Ben Vorlich, the streams have, all got small hydro dams on them which for some reason do not appear on the OS maps. The summit has two tops and the southerly one is the highest. The nearest village is Ardlui

Pronounced : ben for-lich (ch as in loch)

Cruach Ardrain (1046m 87th highest os map 51/56 ref: NN409212) (see location and direction Map)

Cruach Ardrain can be climbed from either Inverlochlarig Farm (west of Balquhidder) or from Crianlarich. When climbed from the Balquhidder side it is usually climbed in conjunction with its smaller neighbour Beinn Tulaichean. I have found the normal climbing directions a little wanting here. If climbing from the Inverlochlarig side you may find the best route by leaving the car park and walk up the valley to Inverlochlarig farm, here take the track North through the valley between Beinn Tulaichean and Stob Binein. Follow the wide track to its natural end and then head up the grassy slopes to the beallach between Cruach Adrain and Beinn Tulaichean. Once on the Beallach follow the well worn path to the craggy summit of Cruach Ardrain. On descent, retrace your steps to the beallach and then climb Beinn Tulaichean (not much effort required) and then make your way down the grassy southerly slopes until you reach the main Glen Larig track just west of the farm.

Pronounced : crew-ach (as in Bach the composer) ard-rain

Meall Glas (959m 199th highest os map 51 ref: NN431321)

Meall Glas lies to the north of Glendochart and is normally climbed with Sgiath Chuil from Auchessen  at the east of Loch Iubhair. This can be a long and boggy day and in winter, good map reading skills and winter skills may be needed. Between the two Munros is a top of 937m called Beinn Cheathaich. The nearest village is Crianlarich

Pronounced : my-owl glas (as in glasgow)
 

Sgiath Chuil (921m 270th highest os map 51 ref: NN462317)

Sgiath Chuil  lies to the north of Glendochart and is normally climbed with Meall Glas from Auchessen  at the east of Loch Iubhair. This can be a long and boggy day and in winter, good map reading skills and winter skills may be needed. Between the two Munros is a top of 937m called. The nearest village is Crianlarich

Pronounced : skia (ski with an a) chewl (as in chew with an l at the end)

Stob Binnein (see location and direction Map)

Stob Binnein  is normally climbed from Glen Dochart. There are a number of routes for which you should consult your Climbing Route Book. It can and is most often climbed in conjunction with Ben More. If you are lucky enough to have either 2 cars or can arrange a lift, then the best route for climbing both mountains is from Loch Doine in Glen Laraig, where you then have the benefit of being able to walk the excellent ridge of Stob Binein then dropping down to the beallach and up onto the craggy summit of Ben More you can descend (by whatever route you choose from your climbing directions) to Glen Dochart and pick up your arranged lift or second car. The nearest village is Crianlarich.

Pronounced : stow-bin-yin

Stuc A' Chroin (975m 182nd highest os map 57 ref: NN617174)

Stuc a' Chroin is often climbed in conjunction with Ben Vorlich, and this makes for a very pleasant circular route. Start with Ben Vorlich where there is a very well maintained and easy to follow path from South Loch Earn. From the top of Ben Vorlich you would descend to the bealach (pass) and then climb Stuc a' Chroin. At the bealach it is not easy to see where the path is and it is easily lost in the boulder field and so some care should be taken particularly in bad weather.  The nearest village is Lochearnhead or St Fillans

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