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Ben Lui

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
1130 m (3707 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.
NN26622628
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
28 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 calf
 

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 Lui is a magnificent 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 corrie 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.

Hazards you may encounter on Ben Lui 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 Lui

Ben Lui as seen from a bus just North West of Crianlarich.

© Chris Bowles
Image by Chris Bowles

Leving the corrie and heading up the ridge - a touch of vertigo to follow on a perfect day!

© Hilary Lofthouse
Image by Hilary Lofthouse

View of Summit of Ben Lui

© Andrea & Jim Loudon
Image by Andrea & Jim Loudon

Ben Lui from Ben Oss. Taken 17th March 2009

© Andrea & Jim Loudon
Image by Andrea & Jim Loudon
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A selection of weather forecasts local to #GetMountain.Top_Name#.

Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Ben Lomond
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Ben Lui
by Metcheck
Ben Lui Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

A selection of local accommodation options who advertise with Munromagic.com.

  Where to Stay
Results by distance from Ben Lui
5.7 km
Arichastlich (self catering)
The Old House, Arichastlich, Glen Orchy, Argyll
7.5 km
Glengarry House
Tyndrum
8.6 km
Aros Beag
Tyndrum
10.4 km
West Highland Lodge
Crianlarich, Perthshire
10.7 km
Craigroyston
Dalmally, Dalmally
11.8 km
The Crianlarich Hotel
Crianlarich
22.2 km
Rowantreebank B&B
Main Street, Arrochar, G83 7AA
22.2 km
Suie Lodge Hotel
Glendochart, nr. Crianlarich
22.9 km
Burnbrae B & B
Shore Road Arrochar
23.1 km
Roineabhal Country House
Kilchrenan Taynuilt Argyll
28.7 km
Rowardennan Hotel
Rowardennan, Loch Lomond
29.5 km
Inverbeg Holiday Park
Inverbeg Holiday Park, By Luss, Loch Lomond, Argyll
30.9 km
Rosebank House
Main Street, Strathyre, Perthshire
32.6 km
The Old School
Dalavich, Taynuilt, Argyll & Bute
For information on camping visit
ScottishCamping.com who also produce
a map of scottish camp grounds.

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

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  Routes that include Ben Lui
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1400 m 24.08 km 7.5 hrs Ben Lui and Beinn a' Chleibh  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.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Ben Lui

  Baggers Gallery for Ben Lui

On the edge.

© Paul Burgess
Image by Paul Burgess

Myself and Doug Stewart at top of Ben Lui

© Aaron Krzyzanowski
Image by Aaron Krzyzanowski

Bruce and Paul, Ben Lui, May 2009. Tried the central gully Gaothach, your having a laugh! Descended, back up the north ridge. Great and picturesque mountain from the NE.Easiest route is from S, or Tighe Aird ridge, which we descended, past air wreckage.

© Bruce Donachie
Image by Bruce Donachie

me at the top of ben lui

© Richard Barclay
Image by Richard Barclay
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Beinn a' Chleibh and Ben Lui
by Alan Parker

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mackenzie barker
wrote on
October 31, 2008
Climbed Ben Lui via the central gully, a recommended winter scramble great for testing out ice axe and crampons.
Craig Robinson
wrote on
August 30, 2006
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.
Ben Dolphin
wrote on
February 20, 2006
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.
Stacey Hearl
wrote on
July 20, 2005
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.
Thomas Smith
wrote on
June 18, 2005
God bless Ben Lui, what a mountain. Me and wee nic love it, a love hate relationship. So challenging attempted her 4 times made it to the summit twice. Always headed from cononish farm route mostly in winter. Centre gully amazing but can be accessed via Stob Garbh easier route but still very difficult. Best mountain weve challenged to date.
 
 

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