Grade - mod/hard. I am far more skilled and self-confident. Please consider setting up a direct debit donation to help support the continued maintenance and updates to Walkhighlands. The name “Ben Vorlich” can be translated into “Hill of the Bay”. Please maintain social distancing - keep at least 2 metres away from other walkers. Vital Statistics: Length: 9ml (14.5km) Ascent: 3,502ft (1,067m) Time: 6.75hrs: Grade: (Hard) Ben Vorlich is a large, complicated mountain, with ridges running to the SSE, east, ENE, NE and north of the mountain. On the day fifteen people turned up, those who didn't appear must have known what was heading our way. We would love to have you back again! Experienced Munro-baggers may want to include Stuc a'Chroin. The climb is on forestry tracks and mountain path … Take the main route to the right which continues the ascent. A long long time ago maybe twenty years or so ago I walked this route and failed. Distance: 18 km. The peak of Ben Vorlich (Loch Lomond) takes the form of a north-south ridge with three small summits.Although the central one is the highest at 943m, the southern top is marked with a trig point. As well as reading our description of each walking route, you can read about the experiences of others users on this walk and others.There are 136 user reports for this walk - click to read them. Time - 5 hours 50 minutes. Getting There Have you found an error or is any information wrong or missing? Exploration710603, VR Owner at Ben Vorlich, responded to this review Responded January 15, 2019 Hi Thank you for taking the time to review this. Walking | Ben Vorlich and Stuc a'Chroin | Summary:These two Munros on the southern fringe of the Highlands appear as an identical pair in many distant views. A little further on, cross the Allt a'Choire Bhuidhe via a footbridge; here the track ends and the route becomes a path. Walk Route Description. Within an hour or so drive of many larger Scottish cities, the climb is readily accessible on a day trip. You have the coice between this and ben vane, both great paths and relatively well pathed to the summit. More Information. There is rough informal parking on the verges of the minor road along the south side of Loch Earn, mostly just west of the hump-backed bridge over the Ardvorlich burn. All rights reserved. This Munro is usually walked with its neighbour Stuc a Chroin from Loch Earn. The name Vorlich translates as Hill of the Bay (as it overlooks Loch Lomond) and there are two Munros with the same name in Scotland, the other being on Loch Earn.. In fine weather the route offers good views including a panorama over Loch Lomond and surrounding hills. We had a good walk up even though I missed the path from the road to the dam and we… Does your firm want to sponsor this route. A path then bears slightly right - aim for a slabby rock which can be ascended via a gully along its left edge. Ardvorlich House is seen ahead here, but instead turn left once over the bridge. County/Area - Argyll and Bute. County/Area - Perth and Kinross. Time - 6 hours 50 minutes. Length - 7.0 miles / 11.4 km. Ben Vorlich. The walk begins up the track on the opposite (east) side of the burn, passing between the urn-topped stone gateposts. Did the scramble up the prow on Stuc a' Chroin … It is unsuitable for families with children, prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs. This route follows the two most attractive ridges – it ascends by the east 'Little Hills' ridge and descends by the NE 'Stob nan Coinnich Bhacain' ridge. Munro: Ben Vorlich. Once easier terrain is reached below the path becomes boggier and not so obvious, but in clear conditions this boggy trod contours the slopes keeping just below the ridge linking the two Munros, continuing right around to reach the NW ridge of Ben Vorlich at around 680m. Nat Park - Loch Lomond and Trossachs. Closer up, they are more different. Distance: 10 km. Highlights include Ben Lui, Ben Lomond, the Cobbler and the Arrochar Alps.More information, This practical handbook covers digital outdoor photography and the whole range of outdoor activities including walking, running, cycling, water sports (in and on the water), as participant or spectator. Today it is a working landscape and there is much of interest charting past mans' activities. For the return route, the prow can be avoided on a path on the west side that keeps just below the rockier gound. The non-scrambling alternative still needs competence. A final steeper climb half left leads up towards the summit ridge. Ben Vorlich from Loch Earn Introduction to Walk 2185. Keep right at the fork below the farm cottages, crossing the bridge back to the west side of the burn. The hillphones service can inform you of stalking activities in the area. Allow 5 hours to complete this 12.29 km route. Of course, I can’t recall if I was led or did the leading the last … Nat Park - Loch Lomond and Trossachs. Information is provided free of charge; it is each walker's responsibility to check it and navigate Starting from Ardlui, this hill walk in the Southern Highlands includes the summit of a Munro. Ben Vorlich Loch Earn Walk. At the time, it seemed like a good idea to descend into a valley east of Stuc a’Chroin for a long walk around the base of Ben Vorlich and up to a saddle east of its summit. The trig point is at 985 metres, with the cairn a little further east along the fine ridge being slightly lower. Total ascent of 3400 ft, to a height of 3076 ft. Explorer map 364. This route approaches Ben Vorlich from the north side and offers splendid scenery. Munros: Ben Vane, Ben Vorlich (Loch Lomond) Date walked: 12/09/2009. Ben Vorlich is located just south of Loch Earn and the two of these mountains (or one in our case) make for a fantastic day out walking … Location. Time taken: 6 hours. Introduction. Munros included on this walk: Ben Vorlich (Loch Earn), Stuc a'Chroin Time taken: 6 hours Distance: 13.5 km Ascent: 1145m. using a map and compass. The total ascent is 1,440 metres. In winter months please check the local snow conditions at sais.gov.uk. Ascent: 985m. Author - Tony Maries. Copyright © 1997 - 2020 Walking Britain. Often it is combined with Stuc a'Chroin by those want to tick off as many munros as possible. Digital Mapping Guide - a simple guide of how to start using digital mapping. We left home just before 10am and set off from Inveruglas at 11am. The climb from Glen Ample not both Ben Vorlich and Stuc A Chroin is not difficult on a map but it's the terrain. Straightforward hillwalking to Ben Vorlich. A very eroded and boggy path now continues contouring, this time around the head of Coire Buidhe, before losing height as it gradually converges with and rejoins the ascent path back down to Loch Earn. Introduction. Regular updates on how Covid 19 will impact on walking in the UK More info. The position of Ben Vorlich on the southern edge of the Highlands - combined with the steepness of the slopes falling away from the summit - ensures it a superb viewpoint for much of central Scotland. I visited it for the first time at the end of April 2006 and would definitely choose it for a revisit. Today Katrina and I had a day out walking up Ben Vorlich. Open start point in Google Maps for directions. Click for details, Hear pronunciation Press to hear pronunciation. An alternative route starts at Edinample but car parking is very limited and you may have to park at the A84 and walk the extra mile to Edinample). With its position on the southern edge of the Highlands, it offers unrivalled views over Scotland's central belt - a remarkable contrast to the view to the north. A longer drive means we are at the foot of the hill around 10, where we meet up with some other car loads who have made their way there seperately, and while getting kitted up I … These two Munros on the southern fringe of the Highlands appear as an identical pair in many distant views. However, a much more satisfying route can be had by combining it with the lesser frequented Ben Our and then ascending by its north west shoulder.… As height is gained the path becomes increasingly eroded as it leads up the Sgiath nam Tarmachan ridge (wings of the ptarmigan). Author - Rob Kay. At over 8 hours of walking it would be very hard to manage both peaks in short winter day, especially if winter conditions prevailed. Your best starting position for an ascent of Ben Vorlich is by way of the hill path at the rear of Ardvorlich house in Ardvorlich. This first part of the path has been much improved in recent years. The track leads over stiles next to several gates. From here the usual route follows the path to the bottom of the steep prow of Stuc a'Chroin, then ascending a short boulder field. To the northwest Lochearnhead is seen, whilst Loch Voil can be spotted over to the west. This is a much rockier and trickier peak, and is well seen from Ben Vorlich. The peak rises to 974m and the views from the trig point at the summit are truly spectacular. Users' walk reports for Ben Vorlich (Loch Earn) There are 14025 Walkhighlanders who have … A guide to walking and scrambling routes in the beautiful Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Route on to Stuc a'Chroin involves steep, rocky terrain with some slight scrambling, whilst the return crosses boggy, eroded ground. Another early start saw me leaving Perth on my way to the Loch Earn start point at 05.15. The way up the hill is signed from the house and begins to climb alongside a burn before crossing it. Ben Vane and Ben Vorlich sit high above Loch Sloy 5km West of Inveruglas on the shores of Loch Lomond. Time taken: 3 hour 45 minutes. Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. Ben Vorlich from where we parked the car. Stay safe on the mountains with detailed weather forecasts - for iOS devices or for Android devices. The summit of Stuc a'Chroin is a half kilometre further south along the ridge; there are two cairns, with the higher summit being the smaller northern one. Today’s trip is slightly further afield, to Ben Vorlich and Stuc a Chroin near to Loch Earn in Perth and Kinross. 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