Members can control adverts, create their own log,
& contribute to the site for just £10 per year.
Would you like to know more about membership?
Home   Glossary

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.

You can click on the map name to purchase the map for £6.29 including postage which is one of the cheapest prices we have found.

OS Landranger Maps Required
  56   Loch Lomond & Inveraray
Only £6.29  (£11.69 Laminated) from  

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.
Picture Gallery for Ben Vane

Ben Vane from the start of the path.

© Donny McKie
Image by Donny McKie

Ben Vane from Coiregrogain.

© Ashley Robinson
Image by Ashley Robinson

Beinn Ime & Ben Vane from S ridge of Ben Vorlich, March '08

© Adam Rixon
Image by Adam Rixon

Ben Vane viewed from Ben Vorlich.

© Bill Wales
Image by Bill Wales
View All 34 Images for Ben Vane

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
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 Vane
5.8 km
Rowantree Cottage, Bed and Breakfast
Arrochar
5.9 km
Rowantreebank B&B
Main Street, Arrochar, G83 7AA
13.8 km
Inverbeg Holiday Park
Inverbeg Holiday Park, By Luss, Loch Lomond, Argyll
18.8 km
The Crianlarich Hotel
Crianlarich
18.9 km
West Highland Lodge
Crianlarich, Perthshire
20.2 km
Aros Beag
Tyndrum
21.0 km
Craigroyston
Dalmally, Dalmally
21.2 km
Glengarry House
Tyndrum
26.4 km
Railway Cottage
Falls of Cruachan, Loch Awe
27.5 km
Roineabhal Country House
Kilchrenan Taynuilt Argyll
27.7 km
Suie Lodge Hotel
Glendochart, nr. Crianlarich
29.3 km
Rosebank House
Main Street, Strathyre, Perthshire
31.6 km
Leitters Farmhouse
Balquhidder Station, by Lochearnhead
37.7 km
CRAIGBUIE Guest House
Main Street, Killin
For information on camping visit
ScottishCamping.com who also produce
a map of scottish camp grounds.
A mobile base fo your next Munro?
Fantastic, heated, 2-4 berth campervans for hire
http://www.bigtreecampervans.com
  Like the idea of a more mobile base for your next Munro?
Fantastic, high quality, heated, 2-4 berth campervans for hire. The perfect year-round base, freedom to choose where you go to get the most from the weather, and a cosy base to come back to after a great day on the hill!

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

Click on the route title to load the full content for that route.

  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

Robert McMillan at the cairn at top of Ben Vane July 24th 2010

© Robert Mcmillan
Image by Robert Mcmillan

Robert McMillan and John Briggs at summit of Ben Vane on very cloudy / misty day in July.

© Robert Mcmillan
Image by Robert Mcmillan

Liam, Graeme and Jim at the summit

© Tony Dick
Image by Tony Dick

At the summit on a misty day!

© Tony Dick
Image by Tony Dick
View All 42 Baggers Images for Ben Vane
The logging section stores any entries for Ben Vane in your own log. From here you can
  1. Add a route log entry that includes this mountain
  2. Write a full account of your route including photos
  3. Edit an existing log entry including uploading a GPX file or add a photo
  4. Delete your log entry
  Logging
Your Route Log
You need to be a member to have a route log.
Recently Climbed By
Robert Mcmillan on 24 Jul 2010
Peter Tindal on 19 Jul 2010
Graham Guffie on 10 Jul 2010
Edward Cassidy on 26 Jun 2010
Jim Waddell on 24 Jun 2010
Jean Smith on 19 Jun 2010
Charles Macinnes on 16 Jun 2010
stuart kilpatrick on 15 Jun 2010
Tony Dick on 13 Jun 2010
Paul Watson on 12 Jun 2010
William Black on 06 Jun 2010
Geert Gritter on 05 Jun 2010
Keith Johnstone on 05 Jun 2010
Barry Liddelll on 05 Jun 2010
John Hurst on 03 Jun 2010
Ian Nixon on 24 May 2010
Neil MacLeod on 23 May 2010
Alex Scott on 23 May 2010
Frank Joyce on 21 May 2010
Owain Scullion on 18 May 2010
Stephen Fallis on 16 May 2010
Kenny Jack on 15 May 2010
Jamie Smith on 09 May 2010
John Frew on 08 May 2010
Scott Gemell on 08 May 2010
david Smith on 08 May 2010
Scott Walker on 08 May 2010
Alan Dobson on 03 May 2010
Margaret Spalding on 03 May 2010
William Thomson on 03 May 2010
Alan Mccrindle on 02 May 2010
Douglas Robertson on 01 May 2010
Martin Scott on 27 Apr 2010
Nick Donnelly on 25 Apr 2010
Jude Hartley on 17 Apr 2010
Mark Rudzinski on 15 Apr 2010
Colin Clarke on 04 Apr 2010
Justin Mckinlay on 02 Apr 2010
Mark Flanagan on 01 Apr 2010
iain watson on 27 Mar 2010
Graham Ramsay on 21 Mar 2010
James Corrigan on 20 Mar 2010
Susan Pearman on 20 Mar 2010
Pete Swales on 20 Feb 2010
BRUCE SLOAN on 14 Feb 2010
james barbour on 13 Feb 2010
Julian Turner on 08 Feb 2010
Annie Caie on 17 Jan 2010
Sean Morrison on 10 Jan 2010
Colin Gagen on 03 Jan 2010
Stevie Yates on 27 Dec 2009
Thomas Matthew on 12 Dec 2009
Margaret Smollett on 04 Dec 2009
George Mcfadden on 09 Nov 2009
Michael Maciocia on 31 Oct 2009
Ashley Robinson on 17 Oct 2009
Craig Stephenson on 17 Oct 2009
Charles Borthwick on 10 Oct 2009
Stuart Fleming on 04 Oct 2009
Gordon Glennie on 04 Oct 2009
Stevan Croasdale on 26 Sep 2009
Jim Docherty on 26 Sep 2009
Neil Mackay on 26 Sep 2009
Allan Stephen on 26 Sep 2009
kevin bain on 20 Sep 2009
Allan Bain on 20 Sep 2009
Jason Glencross on 20 Sep 2009
Crawford Mcewan on 20 Sep 2009
Colin Mcmillan on 19 Sep 2009
Jim Westwood on 19 Sep 2009
Colin Chalmers on 15 Sep 2009
Peter Lang on 13 Sep 2009
Michael Comerford on 09 Sep 2009
Thomas Matthew on 29 Aug 2009
Gavin Poole on 23 Aug 2009
Gail Easton on 22 Aug 2009
Michael Kerrigan on 22 Aug 2009
Samantha Munro on 22 Aug 2009
Allan Dundas on 09 Aug 2009
Kenny Mitchell on 08 Aug 2009
Stuart Ferguson on 01 Aug 2009

If a member has uploaded a tracklog as part of their personal route log and opted to share it then it will be presented here.

You can view a members route overlayed on an online map or download the KMZ file for use in Google Earth.

 Shared Members Track Logs
 
Ben Vane and Beinn Ime
by William Deans
Ben Vane
by Mark Rudzinski

Post a few words about Ben Vane or read what others have had to say.

 Comments
 
Showing the most recent 5 of 25 comments. Would you like to view all 25?
James Corrigan
wrote on
March 20, 2010
Nice steep climb is Ben Vane.The wet section after you cross the burn is soon past and it quickly gets steep and then much steeper.Mini scramble on the final rocky mound.There is a large puddle on top and it looks kind or permanent.Two Cairns are up there, the bigger one giving great views out to Lomond.Views of Ben Ledi and Venue are very good with the stunning A`Chrois the pick of the bunch.The large and broad Vorlich broods in front of you.The steep faces of Ime and Narnain make up the spectacular view.
Andrew Blair
wrote on
July 22, 2009
Climbed twice from Inveruglas with bro & neph 30/12/2008. Surreal upper slopes coated in icy, doves feather-like formations. Frosted upper slopes kept disappearing into cloud but looked awesome against blue sky - they looked for all the world like pyroclastic flow from a volcano. We had cloud inversion at the summit and Brocken Spectres made for an unforgettable day. Returned in Feb with the missus, much more ice & snow this time. We had to abandon the climb at the final summit ascent as we had no crampons and were in fear for our lives on the sheets of ice.
Bruce Donachie
wrote on
March 19, 2009
Firstly: I lost my camera here 190309,eastern path up shoulder, so if you find it, a crate of beer is yours;-) A good, and for a beginner like myself, interesting climb, and a nice introduction to a little bit of scrambling.
Darren Tuffs
wrote on
January 18, 2009
I did Ben Vane on my own last March and in the snow this is a beautiful climb, but after the bridge it is very boggy and for this reason i'd suggest going around and assend via the path marked on the map, nothing worse then up to your knees before you even start! an then take that boggy path as your exit. The snow makes this a much more challenging climb add patchy cloud an its easy to take harder routes then needed, but the views were stunning, well worth it. once summited however it became tricky, the top was a solid sheet of ice an the wind was pushing me along to the edge, time to exit!
Kevin Woods
wrote on
October 30, 2008
I climed Ben Vane 26th September 2008. I found this a much more enjoyable ascent than I'd first anticipated - we watched the sun rise from the approach track and final section to the summit was enjoyed. Mist made false summits hard to identify, though each reascent offered it's own point of scrambling. This hill hugely exceeded my expectations and will be one to visit again when the clouds arent down.
 
 

A full written account of a climb submitted by our members.

You can prepare your own write up by first making an entry in your route log and then visiting the logging section above.

  Route Write-Ups
There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Ben Vane
 
|