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This is the summed total of all the climbing within a route and is a good indicator of the strenuousness of a route.
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An estimate of the time taken based on a derivation of Naismiths rules. Our calculation is based on the horizontal and ascent components of a climb, we do not make a reduction for descent.
Registered users can customise these walking times by specifying their own walking and ascending speeds. They can also add a fixed time period for stoppages.
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The horizontal distance of the route.
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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.
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Head to: Crianlarich
From Crianlarich travel E on A85 to Benmore Farm.
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Ben More seen from the summit of Creag Mac Ranaich.
© Leon Mooney
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Image by Leon Mooney
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Ben More as seen from the south west near Stob Garbh.
© Mike Watson
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Image by Mike Watson
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Looking over Ben Challum (centre left), and Beinn Chaorach (centre right)to Ben More and Stob Binnein from Beinn Dorain. Feb 2007
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Stob Binnein from Ben More, December 07.
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Written by
Sc Joss
on 21 Sep 2009:
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Very steep ascent when done from this side so would only do it this way if pushed for time.Tthe path is very difficult to find low down. there is a small cairn where the path starts after the last bend in the built track before it starts to descend again, you'll miss it if you don't look carefully, we did. Even if you find it the path still may not be clear. Expect sore legs after this one!
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Written by
John Gilchrist
on 25 May 2008:
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Time suggested here looks hugely ambitious. 6 hours plus nearer the mark. No discernable path till around 2000 feet, then take SSE bearing(155 degrees) to remains of dyke and the path will gradually become more distinct as it approaches summit.
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Written by
Forbes Mcfall
on 01 Jul 2005:
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As a relative novice (these were only my 24th and 25th Munros), I found the ascent from Benmore farm to the summit of Ben More particularly demanding. The descent from the bealach between the hills was quite slippy, even in the relatively dry conditions I experienced. I would imagine that sections of this 'path' would become difficult to negotiate in wet conditions.
I suggest that prospective walkers should allow 4 hours for comfortable completion of this route. Maybe I am ageing prematurely, but I didn't stop very often (or for very long) and I was walking for 3.5 hours.
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Written by
Roger Green
on 19 Nov 2003:
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A difficult and extremely steep climb up to Ben More. The path is vague for the first 1000 feet or so but this is not a problem - as long as you are going up you are going the right way. Being so close to the road and so popular one never gets the wilderness feeling associated with other Munros in the area.
Enjoyable certainly for the sense of achievement and the stunning views - if not for the route itself.
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Chris Button
on 04 Dec 2002:
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A very unrelenting slog, doesn't let up much until the final 400ft or so, but all the more rewarding because of it. Outstanding in the snow.
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