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Ben More [Crianlarich]

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
1174 m (3851 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.
NN43262445
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
16 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
Big 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
The summit of Ben More is a steep sided triangular pyramid with crags mainly restricted to its SE face. There are short steep ridges, NW to Benmore Farm offering an unrelenting route for masochists, and S to Bealach-eadar-dha Bheinn where Ben More meets Stob Binnein.

The S ridge offers access from both Stob Binnein and the path in Benmore Glen. A third ridge NE is the longest and craggiest, but is a good ascent route which can be accessed from the A85 via a path by the Allt Coire Chaorach through the forest .

Hazards you may encounter on Ben More [Crianlarich] 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 More [Crianlarich]

Ben More with Stob Binnein in background. 9th Feb 2010

© Andrea & Jim Loudon
Image by Andrea & Jim Loudon

Ben More from descent of Stob Binnein on a clear but cold 8th October 2009

© Dave Craik
Image by Dave Craik

Stob Binnean from Ben More - 29 Jan 05 A lot of ice and frozen snow on the summit of Ben More and the ascent on the north west face - crampons and ice axe a must...

© Mark Stevens
Image by Mark Stevens

Stob Binnein from Ben More

© Iain Mclaren
Image by Iain Mclaren
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  Weather & OS Maps
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Ben Vorlich
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Ben Oss
by Metcheck
Ben More [Crianlarich] Area Map
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Results by distance from Ben More [Crianlarich]
4.9 km
The Crianlarich Hotel
Crianlarich
6.5 km
West Highland Lodge
Crianlarich, Perthshire
6.5 km
Suie Lodge Hotel
Glendochart, nr. Crianlarich
9.4 km
Aros Beag
Tyndrum
11.9 km
Glengarry House
Tyndrum
14.5 km
Leitters Farmhouse
Balquhidder Station, by Lochearnhead
14.8 km
Rosebank House
Main Street, Strathyre, Perthshire
16.6 km
CRAIGBUIE Guest House
Main Street, Killin
24.1 km
Rowantree Cottage, Bed and Breakfast
Arrochar
24.2 km
Rowantreebank B&B
Main Street, Arrochar, G83 7AA
26.2 km
Achray House Hotel & Lodges
On Loch Earn, St Fillans, Perthshire
27.4 km
Craigroyston
Dalmally, Dalmally
28.0 km
Inverbeg Holiday Park
Inverbeg Holiday Park, By Luss, Loch Lomond, Argyll
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a map of scottish camp grounds.
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  Routes that include Ben More [Crianlarich]
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1347 m 9.32 km 4.5 hrs Ben More [Crianlarich] and Stob Binnein  Initial ascent is unrelenting on continuous steep grass slope, but more pleasant once you have reached the first summit. This is the shortest but not the best route for these mountains.  
2 1564 m 14.53 km 5.5 hrs Ben More [Crianlarich] and Stob Binnein  The initial steep ascent on grass, leads to an excellent high level walk on a gentle inclines to the summit of Stob Binnein. The descent and subsequent ascent of Ben More are on easy slopes.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Ben More [Crianlarich]

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at the top

© Alexander Macleod
Image by Alexander Macleod

Top of Ben More as last

© Billy Liddell
Image by Billy Liddell

ian,myself,daw, at the summit

© John Frew
Image by John Frew

My son Alan at Ben More summit - 02/05/2010

© Alan Cantwell
Image by Alan Cantwell
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Ben More [Crianlarich]
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Alan Cantwell
wrote on
May 4, 2010
Stob Binnein & Ben More are definitely best accessed (according to people we met at the summit who had slogged up from Ben More Farm) from Inverlochlarig. Whether or not to go straight for Stob Binnein then Ben More by the “direct route” is a matter of preference. The “indirect” route behind the farm by the track means that you walk through some pretty boggy ground to end up in the valley between the two mountains so you have to climb constantly to reach one summit, then down and back up like a skateboarder in a half pipe to access the next one, then back down again!! We did the direct route and found it to be a really nice day out, despite some pretty hard work at some sections, the exit via the track is really welcome after the hard work at higher level.
Adam Rixon
wrote on
February 15, 2010
Climbed from Benmore farm in Dec 2009. I can see why many people describe this as a slog (it's a uniformly steep, pathless, grassy hillside until you reach the path by the wall on the edge of the hanging corrie at ~750m). However we had plenty to distract us from the steepness, walking out of a cloud inversion at 300m, then another which formed at 1000m later in the day! Also had to negotiate frozen snowfields above 1000m, cutting steps for my mate who didn't have crampons. Stunning views from the top, Ben Lui and Ben Lawers peeking out above a sea of cloud. An unforgettable day.
Cameron Gair
wrote on
September 14, 2009
Climbed with my son on 12/09/09. Weather excellent. Sunny with A slight breeze at top. Parked in wide verge on A85 & climbed from Benmore Farm as did a lot of other people. Followed the Munromagic route. Tough climb but worth it. Didn't find the path until well up therefore could do with waymark for start. Once on the path the going is much easier. The top wasn't really as steep or high as I had thought but in bad weather could be a problem. Got to top of Ben More in 1 hour 45 mins. Short break then onto Stob Binnein which was O.K. The descent from the Bealach was a bit boggy and slippy.
Andy Winter
wrote on
June 1, 2009
I don't recommend the forest approach from layby. There is a small overgrown path marked with yellow posts round Dun Odhar (NN446268), emerges into a steep gully. Coming back Allt Chaorach (east side) is lovely until hitting forest where the promised Harvey's map path at 462252 after the sheilings is nowhere to be seen: had to struggle down deeply boggy overgrown rides till hitting track at 462264. A shame as this round is otherwise very satisfying.
Leon Mooney
wrote on
August 8, 2007
Climbed on 8/8/07 - parked next to the sign just to the east of Benmore farm, followed the track until it turned south and began the trudge up the steep grass slopes. Caught up with another walker and together we slogged up until I noticed a path on our left, which we were delighted to use (I have no idea where the start of it was). The cloud surrounded the summit, leaving us eating with the sun overhead and no view - unitl Stob Binnein appeared to the south. A very worthwhile ascent - despite being hard work.
 
 

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