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Ben Vane

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
915 m (3001 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.
NN27750985
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
283 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
Middle 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 Vane is an "L" shaped mountain with a longer N ridge to Beinn Dubh (773m) and a shorter E ridge. Ben Vane is a rough mountain covered with rocky outcrops.

The normal ascent is via the E ridge on a well trodden path weaving through the rocky outcrops with many false summits. There are a few steep sections but no scrambling required.

Hazards you may encounter on Ben Vane include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Stony/rocky Slopes on or near ascent routes.
 
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.

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Picture Gallery for Ben Vane

Ben Vane on the left and Ben Vorlich on the right from Ben Lomond

© James Mcphate
Image by James Mcphate

Looking back over the minor top from just below the summit of Ben Vane.

© Donny McKie
Image by Donny McKie

Ben Vane from Coiregrogain.

© Ashley Robinson
Image by Ashley Robinson

Path on Ben Vane, with Loch Long, Loch Achray and Loch Katrine in background. 1 March 2004

© Audrey Waugh
Image by Audrey Waugh
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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 Lomond
by Metcheck
Ben Vane Area Map
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  Where to Stay
Results by distance 'as the crow flies' from Ben Vane
Please check the provision of roads in the area.
7.9 km
Morelaggan House
Arrochar
21.1 km
Ben More
Crianlarich
25.7 km
Taychreggan Hotel
Kilchrenan, By Taynuilt
27.5 km
Roineabhal Country House
Kilchrenan Taynuilt Argyll
27.8 km
Luib Hotel
Luib, nr.Crianlarich,
29.3 km
Rosebank House
Main Street, Strathyre, Perthshire
31.4 km
The Brander Lodge Hotel & Bistro
Bridge Of Awe
31.6 km
Balquhidder Lodge
Balquhidder Station, Lochearnhead
37.8 km
Bridge of Lochay Hotel
Aberfeldy Road, Killin
For information on camping visit
ScottishCamping.com who also produce
a map of scottish camp grounds.
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Ben Vane.

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  Routes that include Ben Vane
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 940 m 11.98 km 4.5 hrs Ben Vane  An easy route, but Ben Vane has many false summits to dash your hopes before the true summit is attained.  
2 1614 m 19.04 km 6.5 hrs Beinn Ime and Ben Vane  Some handwork may be required on the SE shoulder of Ben Vane, but is very easily negotiated. Care should taken on the summit ridge of Beinn Ime when icy. No real difficulties on the route, but a fair amount of climbing.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Ben Vane

  Baggers Gallery for Ben Vane

Me at top of Ben Vane

© Jim Ryan
Image by Jim Ryan

me at the top of ben vane

© Colin Mochan
Image by Colin Mochan

At the summit of Ben Vane on a cold gloomy day (2nd October 2010)

© Pradeep Amalraj
Image by Pradeep Amalraj

Us three at the base of Ben Vane on Sunday 26th September 2010,Aly Pete & Jim,weather was fantastic

© Jim Fowler
Image by Jim Fowler
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 Shared Members Track Logs
 
Ben Vane and Beinn Ime
by William Deans
Ben Vane
by Mark Rudzinski
Ben Vane
by David Dundas
Beinn Narnain, Beinn Ime and Ben Vane
by Angus Paton

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Colin Mochan
wrote on
May 8, 2011
weather not good on way up made up for it on way down,good day walking fun mountain.
Brian Tyrrell
wrote on
October 19, 2010
did it yesterday in a howling gale with rain all the way up and down ! the last 1,000ft were in cloud so I never saw anything ! good workout though.
Jim Fowler
wrote on
September 29, 2010
Our small group of three tackled Ben Vane from Inveruglas ,Sunday 26th September 2010, 09:45,weather was fantastic,not a cloud in sight, up and back down in 5hrs then to the Tarbet hotel for a few beers.
Kenny Wallace
wrote on
September 26, 2010
Set off at 0645 and found the route to the bottom of Ben Vane with no issues. The only issue I had was wasting about 30 mins as the OS map says the path up starts just before the disused Quarry but it actually starts next to a bridge. You can't miss it, just look for the boot marks. Hard slog from start with some boggy bits at the start. A couple of false summits on the way but it was a beautiful day so didn't before me. Made summit for 1000 and then back to Inveruglas car park for 1145. Excellent day with superb views of Beinn Narnain, Beinn Ime, The Cobbler, Ben Vorlich and Loch Sloy.
Steven Budd
wrote on
August 14, 2010
Excellent route although turned right at bridge at junction and went straight up the hill. Quite steep all the way up but the views were great.
 
 

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