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Hill of the calf |
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Altitude
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1130 metres
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Ben Lui
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Ben Lui seen from the summit of Ben Oss back in April 2006. I actually ran up Ben Oss and Dubhcraig in prepeation for the Scottish Islands Peaks race - good practice!!
© Sam Marshall
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Image by Sam Marshall
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Mountain Description
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Ben Lui is a magnificant mountain, particularly when the great Coire Gaothaich is filled with snow. The sides of the coire are formed by parallel NE ridges, and the more northern of these (Stob Garbh) is the classic ascent route from within the coire via the track in Glen Cononish. A shorter route from the A85 in Glen Lochy ascends the NW ridge from where the splendour of this mountain cannot be appreciated. The SW ridge leads to the smaller and less inspiring Beinn a' Chleibh and the SSW ridge leads to a bealach at the head of Coire Laoigh from where you can descend down the Glen or ascend Ben Oss.
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Available Routes
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Ascent
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Distance
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1400 m
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24.08 km
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7.5 hrs
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Ben Lui and Beinn a' Chleibh
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This is the best route to Ben Lui the ascent from Coire Gaothach is steep but not difficult, however, Stob Garbh is difficult when there is ice on the tops.
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just before the clouds hit on Ben Lui, Aug 07
© Mark Thomson
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Image by Mark Thomson
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John near the top of his 2nd Munro Ben Lui, with Brian. We found the real top after about 10 minutes wandering about in the mist.
© Stewart Howie
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Image by Stewart Howie
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Just above Central Gully, Ben Lui
© John Gilchrist
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Image by John Gilchrist
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at the summit of ben lui on an amazin day 16 march 2008
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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Me at the summit of Ben Lui on 22/8/07.One down three to go that day.
© Ian Mather
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Image by Ian Mather
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Weather & Maps, etc ...
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View Location
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Craig Robinson
wrote on August 30, 2006:
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Climbed Ben Lui and Beinn a Chleib on a beautiful summers day July 06. Starting from the A85 in Glen Lochy, this route gives a shorter ascent to these two hills. That is it's only quality. There is no easy way over the Eas Diamh ouflow, even in dry conditions,just get your boots off and get on with it! The path through the forrest is terrible. Really boggy and one of the worst l have encountered. When you make it to the open hillside, things improve. From the top of Ben Lui, the views are tremendous. A Fantastic vantage point to view the southern Highland mountains.
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Ben Dolphin
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Stood atop Ben Lui a few years back in what could only be described as filthy 'summer' weather. Feb 18th however, couldn't have been further removed. Very cold, light wind, clear blue skies and the most stunning approach to a mountain you could wish for. With deep snow filling Coire Gaothach and heavily laden ridges running to the summit, Ben Lui has a Himalyan air to it. A wonderful day, though the ridge from Stob Garbh to the summit was a little dicey at times. Good job the trail had already been broken.
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Stacey Hearl
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For an alternative route to Stob Garbh take the direct ascent up Stob na Tighe Aird ridge. For exposed scramble, keep to the rim of the corrie. This is a challenging route and demands a good head for heights and scrambling skills. For less experienced walkers, take the obvious path to the left of ridge, avoiding crags.
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Local Accommodation Options
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| Showing the nearest 10 of 34 within 100Km of the summit of Ben Lui. Would you like to view all 34? |
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| 10.7 km |
Craigroyston - Dalmally, Dalmally, PA33 1AA Tel: 01838 200234
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Inveroran Hotel - Inveroran, Bridge of Orchy, PA36 4AQ Tel: 01838 400220
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Rowantreebank B&B - Main Street, Arrochar, G83 7AA, G83 7AA Tel: 01301 702318/07933030957
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Suie Lodge Hotel - Glendochart, nr. Crianlarich, FK20 8QT Tel: 01567 820417
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Burnbrae B & B - Shore Road Arrochar, G83 7AG Tel: 01301 702988
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Inverbeg Holiday Park - Inverbeg Holiday Park, By Luss, Loch Lomond, Argyll, G83 8PD Tel: 01436 860267
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| 30.9 km |
Rosebank House - Main Street, Strathyre, Perthshire, FK18 8NA Tel: 01877 384208
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