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Mossy hill |
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Altitude
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931 metres (3054 feet)
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Grid Ref.
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Ben Chonzie
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Looking SW from the summit Ben Chonzie down Glen Turret. Note the alternative ascent path.
© Graham Young
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Image by Graham Young
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Mountain Description
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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.
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Hazards you may encounter on Ben Chonzie include
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| Moorland Terrain, few distinct landmarks. |
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| High Plateau, summit may be difficult to locate. |
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| Crags within 1km of summit. |
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General Considerations
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| Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent. |
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| Wind usually increases with altitude. |
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| Visibility can change markedly with cloud level. |
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| River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day. |
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Available Routes
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Ascent
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Distance
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Rating
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740 m
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12.62 km
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4 hrs
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Ben Chonzie
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An easy climb on tracks and then on open moorland covered by short vegetation. An easy winter route.
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3 / 5
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910 m
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17.06 km
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5 hrs
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Ben Chonzie
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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.
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Ben Chonzie was a relaxed start of our Scotland-holiday this year.
© Nick Cranendonk
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Image by Nick Cranendonk
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Andrew and Annemarie in the 'shelter' of the cairn on 18.1.09 - we didn't hang about for long!
© Margaret Spalding
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Image by Margaret Spalding
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montys 1st munro
© karl baxter
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Image by karl baxter
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Me on ben chonzie new years day!!
© Mackenzie Barker
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Image by Mackenzie Barker
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Nicole at top of Ben Chonzie
© Andrew Lindsay
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Image by Andrew Lindsay
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Weather & Maps, etc ...
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| Links to the nearest available forecast to Ben Chonzie. |
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View Location
(Detailed Ordnance Survey maps are available to registered users)
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Andrew Blair
wrote on June 15, 2009:
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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.
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Alan Cantwell
wrote on June 3, 2008:
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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.
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Kenny Telfer
wrote on January 22, 2008:
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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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Local Accommodation Options
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| Showing the nearest 10 of 44 within 100Km of the summit of Ben Chonzie. Would you like to view all 44? |
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| 20.1 km |
Killin Hotel - Main Street, Killin, Perthshire, FK21 8TP Tel: 01567 820296
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Rosebank House - Main Street, Strathyre, Perthshire, FK18 8NA Tel: 01877 384208
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Suie Lodge Hotel - Glendochart, nr. Crianlarich, FK20 8QT Tel: 01567 820417
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