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Ben More [Crianlarich]

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
1174 m (3851 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.
NN43262445
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
16 of 283 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
2
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
Big 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
The summit of Ben More is a steep sided triangular pyramid with crags mainly restricted to its SE face. There are short steep ridges, NW to Benmore Farm offering an unrelenting route for masochists, and S to Bealach-eadar-dha Bheinn where Ben More meets Stob Binnein.

The S ridge offers access from both Stob Binnein and the path in Benmore Glen. A third ridge NE is the longest and craggiest, but is a good ascent route which can be accessed from the A85 via a path by the Allt Coire Chaorach through the forest .

Hazards you may encounter on Ben More [Crianlarich] include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags on or near ascent routes.
 Crags near 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 More [Crianlarich]

Ben More from the descent of Sgaith Chuil. Brutal climb up from Benmore farm.

© Scott Strathdee
Image by Scott Strathdee

Looking back to the summit of Ben More (Crianlarich) from the Creag Tharsuinn - Jan 2005

© Mark Stevens
Image by Mark Stevens

Ben More and Stob Binnein when descending the east face of Beinn Tulaichean (03 May 2009)

© Nick Cranendonk
Image by Nick Cranendonk

Stob Binnein from Ben More

© Iain Mclaren
Image by Iain Mclaren
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  Weather & OS Maps
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Ben Vorlich
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Ben Oss
by Metcheck
Ben More [Crianlarich] Area Map
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Results by distance from Ben More [Crianlarich]
4.9 km
The Crianlarich Hotel
Crianlarich
6.5 km
West Highland Lodge
Crianlarich, Perthshire
6.5 km
Suie Lodge Hotel
Glendochart, nr. Crianlarich
9.4 km
Aros Beag
Tyndrum
11.9 km
Glengarry House
Tyndrum
14.5 km
Leitters Farm
Balquhidder Station, by Lochearnhead
14.8 km
Rosebank House
Main Street, Strathyre, Perthshire
16.4 km
Clachan Cottage Hotel
Lochside, Lochearnhead
21.0 km
Arichastlich (self catering)
The Old House, Arichastlich, Glen Orchy, Argyll
24.2 km
Rowantreebank B&B
Main Street, Arrochar, G83 7AA
25.0 km
Burnbrae B & B
Shore Road Arrochar
26.2 km
Achray House Hotel & Lodges
On Loch Earn, St Fillans, Perthshire
26.2 km
Rowardennan Hotel
Rowardennan, Loch Lomond
27.4 km
Craigroyston
Dalmally, Dalmally
28.0 km
Inverbeg Holiday Park
Inverbeg Holiday Park, By Luss, Loch Lomond, Argyll
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a map of scottish camp grounds.

The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Ben More [Crianlarich].

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  Routes that include Ben More [Crianlarich]
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1347 m 9.32 km 4.5 hrs Ben More [Crianlarich] and Stob Binnein  Initial ascent is unrelenting on continuous steep grass slope, but more pleasant once you have reached the first summit. This is the shortest but not the best route for these mountains.  
2 1564 m 14.53 km 5.5 hrs Ben More [Crianlarich] and Stob Binnein  The initial steep ascent on grass, leads to an excellent high level walk on a gentle inclines to the summit of Stob Binnein. The descent and subsequent ascent of Ben More are on easy slopes.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Ben More [Crianlarich]

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Jimmy, Paul & Rod. Summit Ben More.

© Paul Burgess
Image by Paul Burgess

Me at the top of Ben More 17/07/09

© Gavin Poole
Image by Gavin Poole

Stu at the top 17/07/09

© Gavin Poole
Image by Gavin Poole

Bruce-Trig point Ben More. Great looking mountain, but ultimately, a disappointing climb which is not as steep as you might think (try the slopes of An Lochain!).

© Bruce Donachie
Image by Bruce Donachie
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Ben More [Crianlarich]
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Cameron Gair
wrote on
September 14, 2009
Climbed with my son on 12/09/09. Weather excellent. Sunny with A slight breeze at top. Parked in wide verge on A85 & climbed from Benmore Farm as did a lot of other people. Followed the Munromagic route. Tough climb but worth it. Didn't find the path until well up therefore could do with waymark for start. Once on the path the going is much easier. The top wasn't really as steep or high as I had thought but in bad weather could be a problem. Got to top of Ben More in 1 hour 45 mins. Short break then onto Stob Binnein which was O.K. The descent from the Bealach was a bit boggy and slippy.
Andy Winter
wrote on
June 1, 2009
I don't recommend the forest approach from layby. There is a small overgrown path marked with yellow posts round Dun Odhar (NN446268), emerges into a steep gully. Coming back Allt Chaorach (east side) is lovely until hitting forest where the promised Harvey's map path at 462252 after the sheilings is nowhere to be seen: had to struggle down deeply boggy overgrown rides till hitting track at 462264. A shame as this round is otherwise very satisfying.
Leon Mooney
wrote on
August 8, 2007
Climbed on 8/8/07 - parked next to the sign just to the east of Benmore farm, followed the track until it turned south and began the trudge up the steep grass slopes. Caught up with another walker and together we slogged up until I noticed a path on our left, which we were delighted to use (I have no idea where the start of it was). The cloud surrounded the summit, leaving us eating with the sun overhead and no view - unitl Stob Binnein appeared to the south. A very worthwhile ascent - despite being hard work.
Christine George
wrote on
July 30, 2007
Parked on the layby near bridge A85,(NN454277) a small path leaves from the back of the car park through a small meadow to a forest road (stile). Go up the forest road for about a mile and look for a path on the right (marked with a small cairn) that goes uphill through the forest. This eventually leads onto the hillside and follow slight path that leads uphill through wet grass to reach a stile over a deer fence. Follow deer fence up onto the lowest part of Sron nan Forsairean ridge and then you can follow traces of a path that leads right to the cairn at the top of Ben More.
Sam Barber
wrote on
March 14, 2007
We chose the longer approach from the layby on the A85 through the old plantation, that leads eventually to the mouth of the Ben More/Stob Binnean/Stob Creagach horseshoe. Ascended the Srón nam Fórsairean with the snow line at around 600-700m. Initial stages helped by shelter of the ridge ahead, but once above the first couple of false summits stinging horizontal hail in extreme winds made progress increasingly slow and challenging. Very glad I'd read up on this route and knew to keep to the right of the ridge's apex; the cliffs to the right were formidable, from the brief glimpses I got of them through the whiteout, and heavy snow had built up on the edge; if we'd gone along the crest I wouldn't be around to write this. Very steep, hard snow towards the summit; extremely dangerous ice climbing with hands and feet. And all without an ice axe! Upon descent, with weather worsening considerably and my hip sore, I made the call to escape over Meall Thairbh. High adventure!
 
 

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