Ben Donich Route Information

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Ben Donich

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

820 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

3.5 hrs

The horizontal distance of the route.

Route Distance

10.24 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

This is a short easy route starting from an altitude 260m. Mainly grassy slopes with some rock outcrops

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: Arrochar

Start from the junction of A83 with the B828 at the top of a long incline known as the "Rest and be thankful" where there is a large carpark.

Route Waypoint Map

The total ascent is 820 metres. Allow 3.5 hours to complete this 10.24 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 from the "Rest and be thankful" carpark
		NN22940740	Distance	Altitude 260 m

1	Starting on the B828 head SW and then S on track to junction
		NN22780674	Distance 0.77 km	Altitude 290 m

2	Head SW on forest track
		NN22600647	Distance 0.34 km	Altitude 295 m

3	Leave track and head SE onto NE ridge of Ben Donich
		NN22880622	Distance 0.38 km	Altitude 450 m

4	Ascend SW on ridge
		NN22260454	Distance 1.81 km	Altitude 805 m

5	Continue WSW to the summit of Ben Donich
		NN21840429	Distance 0.51 km	Altitude 847 m

6	Return ENE
		NN22260454	Distance 0.51 km	Altitude 805 m

7	Bear ESE towards 516m top, skirting SW of rocks to join path
		NN23920399	Distance 1.79 km	Altitude 390 m

8	Head NNE on path to join forest track
		NN24120477	Distance 0.83 km	Altitude 237 m

9	Follow forest track NNW to junction
		NN23390631	Distance 1.77 km	Altitude 264 m

10	Continue NW on track to rejoin approach route at junction
		NN22780674	Distance 0.76 km	Altitude 290 m

11	Return N to carpark
		NN22940740	Distance 0.76 km	Altitude 260 m

A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.

Weather

West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)

West Highlands
by Met Office

Ben Lomond
by Metcheck

Images of Ben Donich

View from Ben Donich of Ben Narnain, The Cobbler and Ben Lomond on 28/10/08

Image by Keith Waugh

Ben Donich viewed from the Cobbler, January 2007

Image by Alex Bryce

Ben Donich from Bealach a' Mhaim; 19 April 2015.

Image by Roger Vander Steen

Coming down from the summit, with views of Ben Ime and the Cobbler. Martyn and Claire scrambling over the rocks

Image by Andy Stuart

Route Area Map

Legend

Munro

Corbett

Graham

English/Welsh Top

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Rating & Reviews

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Written by Barry Webster on 30 Jun 2007:

An easy enjoyable route with an excellent Forestry Commission path through felled woodland. No need to park at Rest and Be Thankful car park as Forestry Commision have provided one at start of walk. Superb views round 360 degrees.

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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