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Ben Vorlich [Loch Earn]

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
985 m (3231 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.
NN62911892
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
165 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
Hill of the bay
 

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
Ben Vorlich and Stuc a' Chroin are neighbours and are among the first Munros to be seen by visitors heading N as they can be seen from the A9 S of Stirling. These two mountains have almost parallel SE ridges and they are connected by Bealach an Dubh Choirein.

The summit of Ben Vorlich sits at the intersection of four ridges all of which offer access routes. The access path from Loch Earn, through Glen Vorlich, ascends the W face of the N ridge, but the NW ridge to Ben Our offers an alternative route to join the same path.

The SW ridge connects to Stuc a' Chroin and the long SE ridge can be ascended from Gleann Dubh Choirein. The path through this glen joins the path from Glen Artney to Callander, offering longer routes for walkers.

Hazards you may encounter on Ben Vorlich [Loch Earn] include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Stony/rocky Slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags on or near ascent routes.
 Scrambling (minor), easy hand and footholds.
 
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 Vorlich [Loch Earn]

Looking up at Ben Vorlich from Loch Earn side 200807

© John Tauwhare
Image by John Tauwhare

Ben Vorlich & Stuc a'Chroin from the summit of Stob Binnein 28/03/09

© Alistair Craig
Image by Alistair Craig

Looking East along the ridge of Ben Vorlich on 25th July 2004, View is over Strathearn towards the distant Lomond Hill in Fife

© Kevin Rae
Image by Kevin Rae

Taken from the summit of Stuc a' Chroin looking back towards the trig point and cairn of Ben Vorlich - July 23rd 2005

© Iain Wilson
Image by Iain Wilson
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  Weather & OS Maps
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Ben Vorlich
by Accuweather 		East Highlands
by Met Office 		Beinn Ghlas
by Metcheck
Ben Vorlich [Loch Earn] Area Map
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Results by distance from Ben Vorlich [Loch Earn]
5.9 km
Clachan Cottage Hotel
Lochside, Lochearnhead
6.0 km
Leitters Farm
Balquhidder Station, by Lochearnhead
7.0 km
Rosebank House
Main Street, Strathyre, Perthshire
8.4 km
Achray House Hotel & Lodges
On Loch Earn, St Fillans, Perthshire
15.2 km
CRAIGBUIE Guest House
Main Street, Killin
16.7 km
Suie Lodge Hotel
Glendochart, nr. Crianlarich
25.3 km
The Crianlarich Hotel
Crianlarich
26.9 km
West Highland Lodge
Crianlarich, Perthshire
29.7 km
Aros Beag
Tyndrum
30.3 km
Fortingall Hotel
Fortingall, by Aberfeldy, PH15 2NQ
32.1 km
Glengarry House
Tyndrum
33.3 km
Rowardennan Hotel
Rowardennan, Loch Lomond
35.3 km
Inverbeg Holiday Park
Inverbeg Holiday Park, By Luss, Loch Lomond, Argyll
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  Routes that include Ben Vorlich [Loch Earn]
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1260 m 14.70 km 5.5 hrs Ben Vorlich [Loch Earn] and Stuc a' Chroin  This is a relatively easy route, but the ascent of Stuc a' Chroin is a scramble.  
 

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TOP OF BEN VORLICH IN DECEMBER

© Jim Mackay
Image by Jim Mackay

Me on the top at sunset 30.11.09

© Andy Clark
Image by Andy Clark

The view is spectacular from the summit of Ben Vorlich.... so they say!

© Andrea & Jim Loudon
Image by Andrea & Jim Loudon

At the top of Ben Vorlich with Graeme and Iain

© Tony Dick
Image by Tony Dick
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Ben Vorlich [Loch Earn]
by Doug Tulloch
Ben Vorlich [Loch Earn] and Stuc a' Chroin
by Mark Rudzinski

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Alan Cantwell
wrote on
February 20, 2010
Ben Vorlich is straightforward in the current snow conditions, the ascent of the buttress at Stuc a' Chroin however, is a bit of a challenge with deep snow between the boulders. I did it today (20th Feb 2010) and the snow is quite layered and loose near the top so it my be a good idea to check the avalanche forecast before you commit to do it.
Scott and Jackie Turnbull
wrote on
November 26, 2009
good path (and I am a path kinda person ...... jackie) steep in parts but easy underfoot. Good walk, good day and good pint at the waverley pub in callendar after!
fiona thomson
wrote on
September 15, 2009
Took my sis up Ben Vorlich 12.09.09 and for a change had glorious weather and great views. Took the route up Stuc A Chroin 1st, just for a change. Came back dry, a little muddy and sun tanned. Couldn't have hoped for a better day after the trauma that hill has caused and had great views. Last time came off Ben Vorlich headed for Stuc A Chroin and veered to the right instead of the left. Any one lost in the fog ever, keep to the fence posts and follow them until the beallach and follow path to Stuc A Chroin or back down the glen. Safest and best route.
Gavin Poole
wrote on
June 6, 2009
Climbed Ben Vorlich & Stuc a' Chrion on 6th of June '09 with Christine, Stu & John. The ascent up Ben vorlich is fairly quick, getting steeper at the end. Great views at the top. Stuc a' Chrion on the other hand is entirely different. Thoroughly enjoyed the scramble up the cliff face. Can be a little daunting looking up at it from the bottom, but is excellent fun if you give it a go. Great route.
Tam Johnstone
wrote on
May 18, 2009
Climbed from Lochearnhead. Very enjoyable, decent weather.
 
 

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