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Hill of rustling |
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Altitude
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1078 metres (3536 feet)
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Grid Ref.
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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
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Image by Jimmy Wilson
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Mountain Description
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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.
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Hazards you may encounter on Ben Starav include
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| Steep slopes on or near ascent routes. |
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| Crags near summit. |
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General Considerations
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| Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent. |
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| Wind usually increases with altitude. |
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| Visibility can change markedly with cloud level. |
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| River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day. |
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Available Routes
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Ascent
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Distance
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1700 m
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15.87 km
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6.5 hrs
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Ben Starav and Glas Bheinn Mhor
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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.
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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
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Image by Mark Thomson
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What a superb day apart from the early midges.7/6/08
© Colin Fridge
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Image by Colin Fridge
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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
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Image by David Harbottle
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ben starav summit ..was told the views back up glen etive were stunning ..oh well have to go again
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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Weather & Maps, etc ...
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| Links to the nearest available forecast to Ben Starav. |
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View Location
(Detailed Ordnance Survey maps are available to registered users)
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Roger Vander Steen
wrote on August 28, 2007:
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Black Mount Estate; permitted route during stalking 1st August to 20th October 2007, including weekends. North ridge and continuation east to Glas Bheinn Mhor.
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Alex Bryce
wrote on May 18, 2007:
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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.
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Craig Robinson
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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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| Showing the nearest 10 of 53 within 100Km of the summit of Ben Starav. Would you like to view all 53? |
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| 14.9 km |
Inveroran Hotel - Inveroran, Bridge of Orchy, PA36 4AQ Tel: 01838 400220
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Craigroyston - Dalmally, Dalmally, PA33 1AA Tel: 01838 200234
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Stobhan - Fassifern Road, Fort William, PH33 6BD Tel: 01397 702790
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