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Ben Challum

Munro
Quick Facts
This is the height of the mountain above sea level. However, on the climb, it is the ascent that matters, i.e. the sum of all the uphill parts of the route.
Altitude
1025 m (3362 ft)

This is the standard notation used on Ordnance Survey Landranger maps.

Each reference consists of two letters identifying a 100,000 metre square block then three digits defining the Easting and finally the three digits defining the Northing with reference to the South West corner of the block.

NN166712 is the grid reference for the summit of Ben Nevis. Where you are given the map number ( For Ben Nevis = 41) it is acceptable to omit the two initial letters e.g. 166712. (Instructions on how to read the references are given on the OS maps).

Grid Ref.
NN38643219
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
106 of 283 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
1
Mountain names are usually in Gaelic, the native language of the Scottish Highlands, or have been derived from the old Scots and Norse languages. We give the most commonly accepted meaning, but accept that some of these are disputed.
Meaning
Malcolm's hill
 

The UK is covered by 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 scale maps. Maps numbered 1 to 86 cover Scotland but for the highest mountains (Munros) only 23 maps are required. The name given roughly describes the area covered by the map.

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A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
From the S, Ben Challum appears as a broad grassy hill yet from the N it is a craggy mountain overlooking the head of Glen Lochay.

The most frequently used route is from Kirkton Farm up the easy slopes to the South Top then N on ridge to the summit.

An alternative route from Glen Lochay onto the E ridge is longer but shows the wilder side of Ben Challum.

Hazards you may encounter on Ben Challum include
 Crags within 1km of summit.
 
General Considerations
 Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent.
 Wind usually increases with altitude.
 Visibility can change markedly with cloud level.
 River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day.
Picture Gallery for Ben Challum

View from challum north top to the south top with crainlarich hills in the distance

© Lorna Oldershaw
Image by Lorna Oldershaw

Ben Challum from twistin hill on An Caisteal.

© Donny McKie
Image by Donny McKie

Joce about to head from the south top to the summit.

© Ian Munro
Image by Ian Munro

Ben Challum from Glen Lochay.

© Colin Fridge
Image by Colin Fridge
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Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Ben Lawers
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Ben Oss
by Metcheck
Ben Challum Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

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Results by distance from Ben Challum
5.1 km
Aros Beag
Tyndrum
6.0 km
Glengarry House
Tyndrum
6.1 km
West Highland Lodge
Crianlarich, Perthshire
6.8 km
The Crianlarich Hotel
Crianlarich
18.7 km
CRAIGBUIE Guest House
Main Street, Killin
21.8 km
Leitters Farmhouse
Balquhidder Station, by Lochearnhead
23.1 km
Rosebank House
Main Street, Strathyre, Perthshire
23.2 km
Craigroyston
Dalmally, Dalmally
29.1 km
Rowantree Cottage, Bed and Breakfast
Arrochar
29.2 km
Rowantreebank B&B
Main Street, Arrochar, G83 7AA
37.1 km
Glencoe Independent Hostel
Glencoe, Nr Ballachulish, Argyll
39.2 km
Tigh Floraidh
2 Strathcona Cottages Glencoe Argyll
For information on camping visit
ScottishCamping.com who also produce
a map of scottish camp grounds.
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  Routes that include Ben Challum
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 925 m 11.28 km 4 hrs Ben Challum  Easy climb on grassy slopes.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Ben Challum

  Baggers Gallery for Ben Challum

Me & Sox at the summit cairn. Great views that day from Ben Alder in the north to Ben Lomond in the south

© Niki Swan
Image by Niki Swan

andrew law on ben challum sunday 18th april 2010

© Andrew Law
Image by Andrew Law

Standing on the summit cairn of Ben Challum 10/03/2010

© Robin Scott
Image by Robin Scott

Henry Dale, crystal clear view of Ben Lui on the way up Ben Challum (Feb 10)

© stuart kilpatrick
Image by stuart kilpatrick
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Keith Waugh
wrote on
March 14, 2010
This will be an easy walk when the snows have gone though it could become very boggy. Follow the Deer fence most of the way up. Great views of the Crianlarich Hills and Ben Lui.
Adam Rixon
wrote on
February 19, 2010
If climbing this from Kirkton farm, there are 2 main sections of ascent joined by a flatter section around 650m. The first ascent is very straightforward, though looks potentially boggy much of the year round - both my ascents have been on frozen ground in winter. Keep right after crossing the railway to pick up a path alongside the obvious wire fence running up the hillside. This leads to the flat section, after which there's a steeper 300m pull to the South Top and finally the summit ridge. This is probably the best viewpoint of all for the Glen Falloch Munros - plenty to see N, E and W too.
john dickson
wrote on
February 2, 2009
Climbed with Gill on Saturday 1st February 2009. Very windy ascent with lots of snow and ice to get through. High cloud left all tops clear and the views were fantastic. This mountain is a bit of slog and might even be described as uniteresting walk over grassy slopes but the views from the sumit are great.
Leon Mooney
wrote on
November 18, 2007
Climbed on 18/11/07 with Paula and her dad, starting at Kirkton farm. The lower slopes were very muddy and gave little indication of the conditions of the two tops, which once the cloud passed, we could see were covered in snow. As we reached the south top the snow came on and the traverse along the ridge to the summit was tricky due to the slippy conditions. The descent was not as difficult as I expected, given the conditions.
Clive Thorogood
wrote on
July 5, 2006
Climbed in glorious sunshine and with fresh snow from around 600m in winter 2006. Hard going approaching south summit due to deepening snow (even with crampons/axe) and quite demoralising to then see the 'real' summit a seemingly long way ahead, with a deep col between me and it! However, great panoramic views and very enjoyable climb.
 
 

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