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Ben Vorlich [Loch Lomond]

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
943 m (3093 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.
NN29501245
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
229 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 is large mountain covered in rocky outcrops. The summit lies to the W overlooking Loch Sloy.

Ben Vorlich has three tops, the OS trig point at 941m, and the true summit 200m NNW is 943m and the North Top (931m) is 500m further N. From the summit ridge, a ridge curves NE to Stob nan Coinnich Bhacain.

A descent is possible from the col SW of this peak E to the glen below and through the glen to the A82 road S of Ardlui. There is a long SSE ridge which can be ascended from the road up its S slopes or via its W slopes from the road 800m below the dam.

Finally the E ridge over the Little Hills bears NE and offers a descent to the A82.

Hazards you may encounter on Ben Vorlich [Loch Lomond] 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 Vorlich [Loch Lomond]

Ben Vorlich, seen from the ascent of Beinn Chabhair.

© Leon Mooney
Image by Leon Mooney

Heading towards the summit of Ben Vorlich with Little Hills on the right and the snow covered Crianlarich hills in the background

© Karen Todd
Image by Karen Todd

Ben Vorlich summit plateau. This was our 3rd and final attempt, thunderstorm and then snow stopped us in previous times from Loch Sloy. This time, came up the Little Hills route on a beautiful day in April.

© Audrey Waugh
Image by Audrey Waugh

Ben Vorlich summit

© Paul Murphy
Image by Paul Murphy
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  Weather & OS Maps
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Ben Lomond
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Ben Lomond
by Metcheck
Ben Vorlich [Loch Lomond] Area Map
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Results by distance from Ben Vorlich [Loch Lomond]
8.1 km
Rowantreebank B&B
Main Street, Arrochar, G83 7AA
8.9 km
Burnbrae B & B
Shore Road Arrochar
14.8 km
Rowardennan Hotel
Rowardennan, Loch Lomond
15.4 km
Inverbeg Holiday Park
Inverbeg Holiday Park, By Luss, Loch Lomond, Argyll
15.7 km
The Crianlarich Hotel
Crianlarich
15.8 km
West Highland Lodge
Crianlarich, Perthshire
17.2 km
Aros Beag
Tyndrum
18.2 km
Glengarry House
Tyndrum
19.4 km
Arichastlich (self catering)
The Old House, Arichastlich, Glen Orchy, Argyll
20.1 km
Craigroyston
Dalmally, Dalmally
24.7 km
Suie Lodge Hotel
Glendochart, nr. Crianlarich
27.1 km
Rosebank House
Main Street, Strathyre, Perthshire
27.9 km
Roineabhal Country House
Kilchrenan Taynuilt Argyll
29.1 km
Leitters Farm
Balquhidder Station, by Lochearnhead
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a map of scottish camp grounds.

The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Ben Vorlich [Loch Lomond].

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  Routes that include Ben Vorlich [Loch Lomond]
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1440 m 12.29 km 5 hrs Ben Vorlich [Loch Lomond]  An easy approach on surfaced roads and an easy route after the initial steep ascent.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Ben Vorlich [Loch Lomond]

  Baggers Gallery for Ben Vorlich [Loch Lomond]

Me nearly at the top of Ben Vorlich

© Neil Feltham
Image by Neil Feltham

Didnt like the summit trig so moved onto to the cairn instead

© Jude Hartley
Image by Jude Hartley

just short of the summit on 17th oct 2009 .....Ben Vorlich

© Dougie Mccoll
Image by Dougie Mccoll

Me at Ben Vorlich, visibility=nil.

© Barry Hughes
Image by Barry Hughes
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Jason Glencross
wrote on
July 7, 2009
Jason Glencross and Jason Mullen walked this route ( 5 July 2009)and it was our second Munro, what a difference from Ben Lomond, few paths and not any people about, Loved it, but have to brush up on my map reading skills. Next munro is the other Ben Volich on 11/07/09
Gavin Poole
wrote on
June 15, 2009
Climbed with Stu. Went up from the west side of the mountain, missed the path by a mile & ended up scrambling up the steep hillside. It stayed dry until the summit then chucked it down. Came down the path. Will remember where he path is for the future, it's marked by a small cairn at the side of the road. Enjoyed the day, the steep climb was good & we saw some views you wouldn't get on the path route
Bruce Donachie
wrote on
February 2, 2009
Attempted this mountain from the east, Ardlui, then burn up from Stuckendroin, keeping Stuc na Nughhirin and Little Hills on our left.Very tough going once at the snowline, with groin deep (again!) drifts. Attempted summit just north of small lochan to come out at the 931m point. Were within spitting distance, unfortunately the snow was too packed, and an ice axe/crampons are items I have yet to add to my kit list! 50 feet would have done it. Damn!
Colin Mcmillan
wrote on
July 21, 2008
Did this route in reverse, taking a right at the junction by the pylon-station and heading up the SE ridge. No path and pretty hard going at times, but great places to rest and take in the views. A few false summits on the way up. Came down the path to the dam and were glad we hadn't ascended that way as it's pretty steep and relentless. A great day though with great walking weather.
Steve Macluskie
wrote on
June 1, 2007
Not as bad as a few of the commets would have you believe. The route up from just before the dam is steep, but no steeper than many other Munros. 2 hours to the summit from the wee cairn and one hour decent back to the same place makes for a short and enjoyable day with an easy walk in and out on tarmac roads.
 
 

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