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Ben Starav Title Image
Meaning Hill of rustling
Altitude 1078 metres (3536 feet)      (Munro)
Grid Ref. NN12574271
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Ben Starav
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A view of the boulder field on the summit taken from the north ridge. Strong gusts and horizontal rain made the final approach to the top a little daunting.

© Jimmy Wilson

Image by Jimmy Wilson
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Mountain Description
Ben Starav is an impressive mountain, its base reaching the shores of Loch Etive, therefore it arises from sea level. The summit of Ben Starav lies at the intersection of five craggy ridges. The longest ridge runs N then branches to enclose Coire da Choimhid. The most usual ascent route is from the path to Coileitir onto the E rim of Coire da Choimhid and S on the N ridge to the summit. The only other common route is on the E ridge to Stob Coire Dheirg and down to a bealach from where you can continue ENE to Glas Bheinn Mhor or SSE to Beinn Aighenan or descend N into the corrie to join the path back to Coileitir.
Hazards you may encounter on Ben Starav 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.
Available Routes
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1700 m 15.87 km 6.5 hrs Ben Starav and Glas Bheinn Mhor  Moderate route on craggy mountains so good navigation skills needed particularly in poor visibility. Care needed on descent of Glas Beinn Mhor to avoid steep NNW slopes. 4 / 5
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Me on top of Ben Starav H F Holidays 1980

© david kennedy

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Andy on summit after a long slog with deep snow in parts,superb views all round, 06/12/08.

© Mark Thomson

Image by Mark Thomson

Margo taking in the views 12/7/08

© Ian Moncur

Image by Ian Moncur

What a superb day apart from the early midges.7/6/08

© Colin Fridge

Image by Colin Fridge

Des and Sue pose for this photo as we start our descent of Ben Starav's exposed east ridge (Bheinn Mhor in distance). May 25th, 2008.

© David Harbottle

Image by David Harbottle

ben starav summit ..was told the views back up glen etive were stunning ..oh well have to go again

© Dougie Mccoll

Image by Dougie Mccoll
Weather & Maps, etc ...
Links to the nearest available forecast to Ben Starav.
Glencoe
by Accuweather
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)
West Highlands
by Met Office
Bidean nan Bian
by Metcheck
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Comments Submit A Comment (M)
Roger Vander Steen
wrote on August 28, 2007:
Black Mount Estate; permitted route during stalking 1st August to 20th October 2007, including weekends. North ridge and continuation east to Glas Bheinn Mhor.
Alex Bryce
wrote on May 18, 2007:
Climbed via the south-eastern approach, cycling in from Bridge of Orchy to Clashgour and then following the track towards Beinn nan Aighenan. Branched off into the corrie on the latter peak's north side, from which is followed to its end across marshy ground before a path skirts across to the col between Ben Starav and Glas Bheinn Mhor. Good route of ascent for public transport users.
Craig Robinson
wrote on August 30, 2006:
I found Ben Starav a tough but very enjoyable days climbing. I started out with the intention to climb Starav, Glas Bheinn Mhor and Beinn nan Aighenan. The climb up the north-east ridge of Ben Starav soon put end to that idea. Damn good slog! The higher up you get, the more impressive the views become of the bidean massif, Stob Dubh and Stob Na Broige. So much so, l found myself constantly stopping to look back, clicking away on my camera. It doesn't end there though. From the top, if blessed with clear weather, marvel at the view of Ben Cruachan. Fantastic stuff.
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Local Accommodation Options
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14.9 km Inveroran Hotel - Inveroran, Bridge of Orchy, PA36 4AQ   Tel: 01838 400220
15.8 km Craigroyston - Dalmally, Dalmally, PA33 1AA   Tel: 01838 200234
16.0 km Fern Villa Guest House - Loanfern Ballachulish, PH49 4JE   Tel: 01855 811393
16.0 km Arichastlich (self catering) - The Old House, Arichastlich, Glen Orchy, Argyll, PA33 1BD   Tel: 01838 200 399
23.0 km Birchbrae Luxury Self Catering Lodges - Birchbrae, Onich, Fort William, PH33 6SE   Tel: 01855 821261
23.8 km West Highland Lodge - Crianlarich, Perthshire, FK20 8RU   Tel: 01838 300 283
23.8 km Glengarry House - Tyndrum, FK20 8RY   Tel: 01838 400224
30.7 km Ashburn Guest House - Achintore Road, Fort William, PH33 6RQ   Tel: 01397 706000
31.1 km The Crianlarich Hotel - Crianlarich, FK20 8RW   Tel: 01838 300272
31.3 km Stobhan - Fassifern Road, Fort William, PH33 6BD   Tel: 01397 702790
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