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Ben Starav & Glas Bheinn Mhor
Total Ascent 1700 m
 
Route Time 6.5 hrs
 
 Route Distance 15.87 km
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Glas Bheinn Mhor
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Descending the east ridge of Ben Starav early July 2007, with Glas Bheinn Mhor in the background.

© Graham & Joanne Bullen
Image by Graham & Joanne Bullen
Travel Information

From Kings House Hotel (A82) travel W 1.5km to junction (NN246550). Turn S minor road and travel S 16km to junction with minor road at bridge over River Etive to Coileitir.

Route Information
The total ascent is 1,700 meters. Allow 6.5 hours to complete this 15.87km route.
StageDescriptionOS Grid
Start at junction with road to Coileiter and bridge over River EtiveNN13714686
1Cross River Etive and head SW past Coileitir to bridge over Allt MheuranNN13584598
2Cross Allt Mheuran, head SSE 850m, then ascend SSW on NE ridge of Ben Starav NN12914384
3Continue SSW to summitNN12574271
4Follow ridge SE turning E to Stob Coire DheirgNN13134268
5Descend E to col (766m)NN13864243
6Ascend SE turning NE to Meall nan Tri TighearnanNN14534257
7Follow ridge E then ascend NE to the summit of Glas Bheinn Mhor NN15324294
8Descend E turning NE to bealach (738m)NN16334334
9Follow Allt Mheuran NW to return to aproach routeNN13714686
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Notes

Moderate route on craggy mountains so good navigation skills needed particularly in poor visibility. Care needed on descent of Glas Beinn Mhor to avoid steep NNW slopes.

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Local Accommodation Options
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12.5 km Fern Villa Guest House - Loanfern Ballachulish, PH49 4JE   Tel: 01855 811393
14.7 km Inveroran Hotel - Inveroran, Bridge of Orchy, PA36 4AQ   Tel: 01838 400220
19.7 km Craigroyston - Dalmally, Dalmally, PA33 1AA   Tel: 01838 200234
20.0 km Birchbrae - Birchbrae, Onich, Fort William, PH33 6SE   Tel: 01855 821261
25.3 km West Highland Lodge - Crianlarich, Perthshire, FK20 8RU   Tel: 01838 300 283
25.3 km Glengarry House - Tyndrum, FK20 8RY   Tel: 01838 400224
26.8 km Ashburn Guest House - Achintore Road, Fort William, PH33 6RQ   Tel: 01397 706000
27.2 km Stobhan - Fassifern Road, Fort William, PH33 6BD   Tel: 01397 702790
27.5 km Glenlochy Guest House - Nevis Bridge, Fort William, PH33 6LP   Tel: 01397 702909
27.6 km Farr Cottage Lodge and Activity Centre - Corpach, Fort William, PH33 7LR   Tel: 01397 772315
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