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Ben More [Crianlarich] & Stob Binnein
Quick Facts
This is the summed total of all the climbing within a route and is a good indicator of the strenuousness of a route.
Total Ascent
1347 m

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.

Route Time
4.5 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
9.32 km
 

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A brief summary of this route.

Our summary will always contain one of easy, moderate or hard to indicate the severity of the route.

 Notes
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.

Here we provide the nearest town to the start of the route where you will find basic services.

We then give directions from that location to the route start. Your approach route may differ.

 Travel Information

Head to: Crianlarich

From Crianlarich travel E on A85 to Benmore Farm.

Route Waypoint Map

The total ascent is 1,347 metres. Allow 4.5 hours to complete this 9.32 km route.

In winter months please check the local snow conditions at sais.gov.uk.

The hillphones service can inform you of stalking activities in the area.

Usually the shortest way to climb the mountain, making best use of tracks and paths to gain altitude. Route navigation requires map reading skills and an ability to navigate with a compass.

The information given here will enable you to annotate your map and plan your route. We do not give anecdotal descriptions on where to find the paths, worn by the feet of previous mountaineers.

Where the access routes are few or the ridge is narrow, paths are generally obvious. On open ground, following paths without using your compass may get you lost in poor visibility.

 Route Information
Waypoint Detail
  Start at track just E of Benmore Farm
  NN41462591 Distance
Altitude
165 m
1
Follow zig-zag track SW (uphill)
NN41932551 Distance
0.95 km
Altitude
300 m
2
Where path turns S at 300m leave path and ascend SE to summit of Ben More
NN43262445 Distance
1.74 km
Altitude
1174 m
3
Descend S to Bealach-eadar-dha Beinn
NN43262357 Distance
0.93 km
Altitude
860 m
4
Ascend S turning SSE to summit of Stob Binnein
NN43482276 Distance
0.88 km
Altitude
1165 m
5
Return to Bealach
NN43262356 Distance
0.88 km
Altitude
860 m
6
Return to bealach, then descend W turning NW to reach track by Benmore Burn
NN41772426 Distance
1.78 km
Altitude
335 m
7
Follow track N and descend to return to start
  NN41462591 Distance
2.18 km
Altitude
165 m

A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.

 Weather
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)
Ben Vorlich
by Accuweather
West Highlands
by Met Office
Ben Oss
by Metcheck
Images of Ben More [Crianlarich] & Stob Binnein
Route 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 the route start.
3.1 km
The Crianlarich Hotel
Crianlarich
4.4 km
West Highland Lodge
Crianlarich, Perthshire
7.2 km
Aros Beag
Tyndrum
7.6 km
Suie Lodge Hotel
Glendochart, nr. Crianlarich
9.6 km
Glengarry House
Tyndrum
16.6 km
Leitters Farm
Balquhidder Station, by Lochearnhead
17.1 km
Rosebank House
Main Street, Strathyre, Perthshire
17.5 km
CRAIGBUIE Guest House
Main Street, Killin
18.3 km
Clachan Cottage Hotel
Lochside, Lochearnhead
24.4 km
Rowantree Cottage, Bed and Breakfast
Arrochar
24.5 km
Rowantreebank B&B
Main Street, Arrochar, G83 7AA
25.5 km
Burnbrae B & B
Shore Road Arrochar
25.5 km
Craigroyston
Dalmally, Dalmally
27.2 km
Rowardennan Hotel
Rowardennan, Loch Lomond
28.0 km
Achray House Hotel & Lodges
On Loch Earn, St Fillans, Perthshire
28.9 km
Inverbeg Holiday Park
Inverbeg Holiday Park, By Luss, Loch Lomond, Argyll
37.9 km
Roineabhal Country House
Kilchrenan Taynuilt Argyll
38.9 km
Fortingall Hotel
Fortingall, by Aberfeldy, PH15 2NQ
46.0 km
Highland Perthshire Lodges
Glenoulandie, Foss by Pitlochry, Perthshire
46.4 km
STRATHASSYNT GUEST HOUSE
Loanfern, Ballachulish, NR. Glencoe, Highlands.
46.4 km
The Old School
Dalavich, Taynuilt, Argyll & Bute
54.1 km
Birchbrae Luxury Self Catering Lodges
Birchbrae, Onich, Fort William
54.7 km
Old School House, Tulloch (Rushyglen Ltd)
Tulloch, Roybridge
54.8 km
Torr an Daimh, Tulloch (Rushyglen Ltd)
Tulloch, Roybridge
56.5 km
Àite Cruinnichidh
1 Achluachrach, By Roy Bridge, Near Fort William, Inverness-shire
56.9 km
Dunhafen Bed and Breakfast
Glenspean Park, Roy Bridge, Inverness-Shire
57.1 km
Glenaladale House B&B
Achintore Road. Fort William
57.1 km
Ashburn Guest House
Achintore Road, Fort William
57.1 km
Farr Cottage Lodge and Activity Centre
Corpach, Fort William
57.1 km
Stobhan
Fassifern Road, Fort William
58.9 km
Spean Bridge Hotel
Spean Bridge, Inverness-shire
59.0 km
Inverour Guest House
Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge
60.4 km
Seangan Croft Self Catering
Seangan Bridge Banavie Fort William Scotland
61.4 km
Glenloy Lodge
Muirshearlich, by Banavie, Fort William
62.7 km
Glencaig self catering holiday cottage
No 6 Stronaba, Spean Bridge
71.4 km
The Rumblie Guest House
The Rumblie, Gergask Avenue, Laggan, By Newtonmore
71.5 km
Laggan Hotel
Laggan, Newtonmore
71.9 km
Crubenbeg House
Falls of Truim, Newtonmore,
75.7 km
Invergarry Lodge
Mandally Road, Invergarry
76.2 km
Ardgarry Farm
Faichem, Invergarry, Inverness-shire
77.4 km
Drynachan Bed and Breakfast
Invergarry, Inverness-shire
78.7 km
Eagle View Guest House
Perth Road Newtonmore
79.1 km
Craigerne House Hotel and Beautiful Mountain Coffee Shop
Golf Course Road
79.1 km
Netherwood House
Glen Road, Newtonmore
80.0 km
Croft Holidays
Croft Dhu, Newtonmore
85.7 km
Seaview Cottage
Salen, Aros, Isle of Mull
88.8 km
Pennyghael Hotel
Pennyghael, Isle of Mull, Argyll & Bute
93.5 km
Skiary
Skiary, Loch Hourn, By Invergarry, Highlands and Islands
98.6 km
Cranford Guest House
15 Glenshee Road, Braemar, Aberdeenshre
98.6 km
Schiehallion House
10 Glenshee Road Braemar
99.6 km
Ravenscraig Guest House
Grampian Road, Aviemore
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a map of scottish camp grounds.
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Rating & Reviews

 Rating & Reviews
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Written by Sc Joss on 21 Sep 2009:
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!
 
Written by John Gilchrist on 25 May 2008:
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.
 
Written by Forbes Mcfall on 01 Jul 2005:
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.
 
Written by Roger Green on 19 Nov 2003:
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.
 
Written by Chris Button on 04 Dec 2002:
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.
 
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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