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Ben Hope Title Image
Meaning Hill of the inlet or bay
Altitude 927 metres (3041 feet)      (Munro)
Grid Ref. NC47765017
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Ben Hope
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Looking down Srath More from the north.

© Jim Nicol

Image by Jim Nicol
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Mountain Description
Ben Hope, the most northerly Munro, has wonderfully steep and craggy W and N slopes. The E slopes whilst less steep in places are craggy and boulder strewn, and extended to rorm four ridges which create three corries, each with its lochan. Yet to the S the the slopes are mostly gentle therefore the ascent of this rugged mountain can be easy. The easy ascent route is from Alltnacaillich to the W onto the escarpment, the Leitir Mhuiseil, above the Strathmore River,from where easy slopes lead to the summit overlooking the craggy N slopes. A more challenging approach can be had from the Moine Path on the crest of the most northerly of the E ridges
Hazards you may encounter on Ben Hope include
 Stony/rocky Slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags on or near ascent routes.
 Crags near summit.
 Scrambling (major), greater exposure and steeper rock.
 
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.
Available Routes
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 934 m 11.67 km 4 hrs Ben Hope  Short route with ascent through crags, but little scrambling required. 3 / 5
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Sun Just starting to come out on top of Ben Hope

© Ewen Scott

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Ian and David atop Ben Hope.

© Ian Nixon

Image by Ian Nixon

Aston Woodward on approach to Ben Hope from the north. May 2008

© Oliver Bartrum

Image by Oliver Bartrum

Looking towards the invisible summit from our camp.

© Carl Mynott

Image by Carl Mynott

On the top of Ben Hope looking north. 26th May 2008

© Oliver Bartrum

Image by Oliver Bartrum
Weather & Maps, etc ...
Links to the nearest available forecast to Ben Hope.
Ben Hope Area (Sutherland)
by Accuweather
North West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)
West Highlands
by Met Office
Ben Hope
by Metcheck
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Jim Nicol
wrote on July 14, 2008:
At the start of the recommended route (Alltnacaillich) there is a sign saying the best parking and route lies farther north at the big barn,this is where the sign is saying way up ben hope. Someone obviously doesnt want walkers starting near the small holdings!!
Ken Mason
wrote on September 24, 2007:
Climbed Ben Hope on Saturday the 22nd Sept in horrible conditions. The only reason we went up was to accompany Brian who was finishing his round of the Munros. The rain had turned the path into a river and the hillside was a mud bath. However all this was irrelevant when we reached the top and the celebrations began. Well done Brian.
Graham Ellis
wrote on August 30, 2007:
Judging by the size of the parking space, the sign "way up Ben Hope" and the well trodden path, then a lot of people are starting from the "big barn" at NC 46204765, and not from the longer route recommended above. Did the round trip with a break at the top in 4 hrs, although unfortunately the top was in cloud.
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Local Accommodation Options
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17.5 km The Bed and Breakfast - 1 Macleod Crescent, Altnaharra, nr Lairg, IV27 4UG   Tel: 01549 411258
29.8 km Unapool House Cottages - Unapool House, Kylesku, Sutherland, IV27 4HW   Tel: 01971 502344
36.8 km Inchnadamph Lodge Hostel / B&B - Inchnadamph, Loch Assynt, Lochinver, Sutherland , IV27 4HL   Tel: 01571 822218
45.5 km Arkle Cottage (Self Catering) - Lairg, Lairg, IV27 4DB   Tel: 01580 892750
48.5 km Achness Hotel - Rosehall, IV27 4BD   Tel: 01549-441239
71.4 km Badrallach B&B, Bothy, cottage & campsite. - Croft 9, Badrallach, Dundonnell, Rossshire, IV23 2QP   Tel: 01854 633281
74.4 km Easter Badbea B&B - Easter Badbea, Badbea, Dundonnell, IV23 2QX   Tel: 01854 633704
88.9 km Garve Cottage - Garve Ross-shire , IV23 2PR   Tel: 01997414771
89.4 km Birch Cottage - 7 Station Road, Garve, IV23 2PS   Tel: 01997 414237
97.6 km Walkers Lodge, Ledgowan Lodge Hotel - Achnasheen, Achnasheen, IV22 2EJ   Tel: 01445 720252
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