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Ben Vorlich [Loch Lomond]
Total Ascent 1440 m
 
Route Time 5 hrs
 
 Route Distance 12.29 km
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Ben Vorlich [Loch Lomond]
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Ben Vorlich from the south. One of the few roadside vantage points on the west side of Loch Lomond affording a complete view of this fine hill.

© Paul Keenan
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Travel Information

From Tarbet (A82) travel N 6.5km to parking at view point, just beyond power station.

Route Information
The total ascent is 1,440 meters. Allow 5 hours to complete this 12.29km route.
StageDescriptionOS Grid
Start from large carpark on A82 road opposite Power StationNN32280989
1Follow road SSW to rail bridgeNN31780921
2Head W under rail bridge on winding roadNN30420918
3Continue NW to junctionNN29880951
4Continue NNW on trackNN29531028
5Ascend NE towards summit ridge (no obvious path until higher up)NN30111082
6Bear NNE to reach colNN30201125
7Ascend NW onto ridgeNN30011133
8Continue ascending NW along the ridgeNN29581200
9Follow ridge NNW to the summit of Ben Vorlich NN29501245
10Return SSE to ridgeNN29581200
11Continue SE down ridgeNN30011133
12Descend SE to colNN30201125
13Continue SSE to minor topNN30371105
14Follow ridge SENN30741029
15Descend SE through rocky outcrops to reach roadNN31330970
16Continue SE to join approach route and return to car park.NN32280989
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Notes

An easy approach on surfaced roads and an easy route after the initial steep ascent.

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Local Accommodation Options
Showing the nearest 10 of 34 within 100Km of the start of the route. Would you like to view all 34?
6.1 km Rowantreebank B&B - Main Street, Arrochar, G83 7AA, G83 7AA   Tel: 01301 702318/07933030957
6.9 km Burnbrae B & B - Shore Road Arrochar, G83 7AG   Tel: 01301 702988
12.2 km Inverbeg Holiday Park - Inverbeg Holiday Park, By Luss, Loch Lomond, Argyll, G83 8PD   Tel: 01436 860267
18.5 km Glenardran House - Crianlarich , FK20 8QS   Tel: 01838 300236
20.5 km West Highland Lodge - Crianlarich, Perthshire, FK20 8RU   Tel: 01838 300 283
23.8 km Craigroyston - Dalmally, Dalmally, PA33 1AA   Tel: 01838 200234
24.4 km Suie Lodge Hotel - Glendochart, nr. Crianlarich, FK20 8QT   Tel: 01567 820417
25.0 km Rosebank House - Main Street, Strathyre, Perthshire, FK18 8NA   Tel: 01877 384208
30.7 km Clachan Cottage Hotel - Lochside, Lochearnhead, FK19 8PU   Tel: 01567 830247
31.9 km Inveroran Hotel - Inveroran, Bridge of Orchy, PA36 4AQ   Tel: 01838 400220
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Disclaimer. The details provided above are an aid to planning an expedition, but all distances, altitudes and bearings must be considered approximate. You must navigate with the appropriate map, a compass, your navigation skills and common sense, MunroMagic.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.
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