Summary
This is a compact circular walking route up one of Scotland’s most prominent and accessible small mountains, north-west of Callander and beside the popular Trossachs area. It is ideal as a short winter hike, or as a fairly easy introduction to walking in Scotland’s mountains. There's a good hiking trail to the top. It was just right for us on this occasion, providing a taste of winter conditions but with no real hazards.
A longer route is possible north along the ridge to Ben Vane, although it’s not so easy to make it into a circuit unless climbing from Brig o' Turk.
- It was most memorable for the views north along Loch Lubnaig
- The best bit was looking back along the cornice to the summit in sunshine
- The worst bit was being caught on the summit in a snowstorm
- The funniest bit was the photo call with highland cattle on the way
- Words of warning – even for a short walk in the spring, make sure to take winter clothing
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Contributed by: Andrew Llanwarne
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Looking back along the trail to Loch Lubnaig with snowy Ben Vorlich appearing in the distance
Key Facts
| Location |
3 miles north-west of Callander, off the A84 |
| When it was walked |
23 March 2004 |
| Walk type |
High hills and mountains |
| Difficulty |
Requires a reasonably good level of fitness and strong footwear |
| Distance approx |
approx 6.5 miles, 10 km |
| Height climbed approx |
755m (2500 ft) |
| Time taken approx |
4 hours |
| Map used if any |
OS Landranger 1:50,000 map No 57 – Stirling & the Trossachs |
| Source of info on walk |
Previous climb |
| Getting there |
By car from Dundee, just over an hour
Easily accessed from Glasgow and Edinburgh areas |
| Places to stay |
In Callander |
| Places to eat/ buy food |
In Callander |
| Any other local attractions or facilities |
Scenery of the Trossachs nearby, and visitor attractions in Callander |
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