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Ben Chonzie

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
931 m (3054 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.
NN77323086
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
250 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
Mossy 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
Ben Chonzie is a solitary Munro at the head of Glen Turret, but is normally ascended from Glen Lednock to the SW as there are tracks leading high on its slopes.

Ben Chonzie is a heather clad hill with moderate inclines leading to gentle grass slopes on the crests of the summit ridge. The biggest problem with Ben Chonzie would be finding the summit but for the line of iron fence posts on the crest of the "L" shaped summit ridge which lead you there. There are crags E of the summit.

Ben Chonzie is famous for its many mountain hares.

Hazards you may encounter on Ben Chonzie include
 Moorland Terrain, few distinct landmarks.
 High Plateau, summit may be difficult to locate.
 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 Chonzie

Summit of Ben Chonzie in winter mist and very low temperatures Dec 07

© Mike Church
Image by Mike Church

Looking south east at summit cairn/refuge to Loch Turret reservoir

© Andrew Jackson
Image by Andrew Jackson

Ben Chonzie from the track on the North East side of Loch Turret 23/12/07

© Alistair Craig
Image by Alistair Craig

Looking NW on the approach to the top of Ben Chonzie to show the steep side facing Lochan Uaine in Glen Turret. The outline of Beinn a` Ghlo can be seen in the distance.

© Graham Young
Image by Graham Young
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  Weather & OS Maps
Southeastern Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Ben Lawers
by Accuweather 		East Highlands
by Met Office 		Ben Lawers
by Metcheck
Ben Chonzie Area Map
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  Where to Stay
Results by distance from Ben Chonzie
10.3 km
Achray House Hotel & Lodges
On Loch Earn, St Fillans, Perthshire
19.1 km
Clachan Cottage Hotel
Lochside, Lochearnhead
22.2 km
Leitters Farm
Balquhidder Station, by Lochearnhead
25.2 km
Rosebank House
Main Street, Strathyre, Perthshire
28.7 km
Suie Lodge Hotel
Glendochart, nr. Crianlarich
For information on camping visit
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a map of scottish camp grounds.

The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Ben Chonzie.

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  Routes that include Ben Chonzie
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 740 m 12.62 km 4 hrs Ben Chonzie  An easy climb on tracks and then on open moorland covered by short vegetation. An easy winter route.  
2 910 m 17.06 km 5 hrs Ben Chonzie  An easy lochside walk followed by a relatively short (but energetic) grassy scramble onto the NE ridge. Returning by the long SW ridge, care needs to be taken in mist to keep to its top, avoiding the deep valleys draining into Loch Turret.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Ben Chonzie

  Baggers Gallery for Ben Chonzie

Atop Ben Chonzie on 5 Dec 2009

© Michael Hill
Image by Michael Hill

Me at the top of Ben Chonzie looking at Glen Turret... the source of Glen Turret Whisky!

© Siegurd Van leusen
Image by Siegurd Van leusen

Paul Robertson and Jason Glencross at the top, taking shelter in the heart of the carin coz it rained all day but it was all good.

© Jason Glencross
Image by Jason Glencross

Me at the Ben Chonzie summit cairn - time for a cuppa

© Paul Carroll
Image by Paul Carroll
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Fiona Clarke
wrote on
December 11, 2009
LOST CAMERA ON BEN CHONZIE! I went up ben chonzie today (11/12/09), fantastic day - great cloud conversion on the valley floor To my despair, i realised my camara was missing and now i don't have any more time off for a while. so please could anyone heading up there look out for it? its just a small black case with it inside, if anything, the simcard is more valuable to me - it was my friends first munro! thinking back, its prob around grid 771296 along side the small path up. Please please be my hero! - life time of gratitude up for grabs! if found please email f_clarke24@hotmail.com Fiona
Scott and Jackie Turnbull
wrote on
November 26, 2009
good if not a great mountain ..... thoroughly enjoyed. excellent path most of way up becoming progressively rougher and steeper as it goes on. decent stroll to summit. weather was damn cold but hey sure beats bacon rolls and tea in bed. apparantly hahaha. oh and the pub after was the caledonian in crieff.
Andrew Blair
wrote on
June 15, 2009
Climbed from Invergeldie Farm on 07/06/09 with my girlfriend. Dry day, sunny spells, high cloud & superb visibility. Just as well the views were stunning as the long, steep track was at times tedious. On the way up, we rescued a sheep which was stuck upside down in a ditch, so that gave us something to talk about. The mountain hares were out in force too. Could only recommend this hill on a clear day.
Alan Cantwell
wrote on
June 3, 2008
I climbed Ben Chonzie on the 1st June 2008 with my two sons, grandson and two border collies. It was a brilliant day out, highly recommended, and the burn alongside most of the path to the summit meant it was a great choice with dogs on a hot day.
Kenny Telfer
wrote on
January 22, 2008
Please pay attention to the comments made about losing your dog! A freind and I climbed Ben Chonzie on 20/01/08 in the snow and just before we got to the fenceline the cloud cover came down and off went the Australian kelpies chasing Hares. I did read these articles before I went but didnt really pay too much attention! Beware - there are tons of hares! A massive thank you to all who really helped by keeping an eye out for him, and a special mention to Ross and his team who rescued him and took him back to the car (and gave him a cheese roll! His favourite!!)I`ll upload a photo of him! thanks!
 
 

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