This time it was to tackle Ben Vane, another one of the local munro’s. Rating: 3.7/5 (195 votes cast) Detailed route description and map. For outdoor enthusiasts a visit to the Argyll Forest Park is an interesting experience as well as the lochs in the area. This is a two-day walk through the stunning scenery to the north of Loch Lomond. Glen Loin Footpath: Arrochar to Inveruglas Distance: Approx 17km (12 miles) Walk time: Approx 4/5 hours Height gain: 250m Walk point start time: 0930hrs General directions: Follow the M8 through Glasgow, onto the A82 along Lochlomondside towards Tarbet. A steady walk from Inveruglas, along the Loch Sloy approach road, and then onto the good track which forms the Glen Loin Loop around the base of Ben Vane soon had us at the small dam and water intake just before the gate and fenceline where the track enters the well established forest which hugs the lower slopes of A'Chrois. The standard route of ascent for Ben Vane is from Inveruglas via the Loch Sloy access road, however, Alan had chosen to take a very different approach from Glen Kinglas via the minor top of Beinn Dubh; and so it was an early start to get us over the Rest and Be Thankful and parked up alongside the old road bridge at Butterbridge, just opposite the estate track at the southern end of Glen Kinglas. Setting off early on a glorious day we were surprised how quiet it was for a mid summers day. Julie Buckley walked up during April, 2014 [from/via/route] Power station [with] Husband [weather] Cold and clear. Once beyond Coiregrogain the tarmac road curves round to the right, bound for the Loch Sloy dam - another part of the hydro power scheme. If you are expecting the summit to be atop the slope you can see, you're going to be disappointed as several times another steep slope is revealed ahead during the climb. Starting at the tiny Ardlui station, you take in Ben Vorlich, Beinn Ime, Beinn Vane and Beinn Narnain on the way through to Arrochar & Tarbet. There are different possibilities for the return. BEN VANE Total time 6 hours. Beinn Narnain is often one of the first Munros to be attempted by would-be peak baggers, thanks to its location on Loch Long. People are asked to stay at home except for essential purposes. Walkhighlands, the busiest walking website in the UK, has become the official media partner for the Mend our Mountains: Make a Million campaign in Scotland. Ben Vane is a rough mountain covered with rocky outcrops. By car follow the A82 from the south until Inveruglas Pier. The going is steep and rocky, with erosion in places - zig-zagging to and fro to ease the gradient. Start: Inveruglas carpark (Loch Lomond ) Summer - easy, winter - care and proper equipment essential. A couple of months since the last walk but the weather was too good to ignore. The climb of Ben Vane is quite interesting and enjoyable. Beinn Narnain has a much rougher and rockier character. The mountain offers fantastic views to Ben Lomond, Loch Lomond and Loch Katrine with its surrounding summits such as Ben Ledi. Benvane can also be climbed together with its higher partner Ben Ledi as they are linked by a long ridge. Excellent views soon open up behind over the forestry and Loch Lomond beyond. Length 6.8 mi Elevation gain 3169 ft Route type Out & back Arrochar's Munros - Beinn Narnain, Beinn Ime and Ben Vane A strenuous walk (mountain (above 600m)) in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, about 18.40km (11.43 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 10:00h (1 overnight stay). We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. The Walk Even though Beinn Ime is the closest neighbour and only about 500m away, it involves a lot of climbing to get from one mountain to the other. The walk out should take 35 minutes maybe. The starting point for Ben Vane is situated just next to the popular Loch Lomond and more to the south-west is loch long, a Scottish sea loch with some beautiful wildlife such as seals. Does your firm want to sponsor this route. Follow this path up Ben Vane's south-east slopes, noting that it … Walkhighlands’ founders Paul and Helen Webster explained: “The eroded routes up both Beinn a' Ghlo and Ben Vane need urgent repairs to heal the scars on the mountain. Although it is possible to continue the walk by descending the steep west ridge before ascending to the Glas Bhealach and thus Beinn Ime, this route is unremittingly tough going and for most walkers Ben Vane is best tackled alone, returning the same way. It was hard work today due to the heat. Walking can be dangerous and is done entirely at your own risk. I advise from the summit of Ben Vane when facing over to Beinn Ime, that you walk as far to the right as you can and then follow the long and gentle out crop down into the valley before climbing Beinn Ime. Inveruglas visitor centre. Eventually the suprisingly flat summit area is reached; the highest cairn is at the eastern end. It is unsuitable for families with children, prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs. Other routes and challenges. 281) and a Scottish Marilyn (203rd highest in Scotland, 211th highest in the UK).Ben Vane is also known as a Murdo (505th highest in Scotland).. The steep and rocky lower slopes of Ben Vorlich tower on the right whilst the more elegant summit of A'Chrois is on the left, rising above a dense blanket of forestry. Begin the walk by crossing the road (with care) and turning left on the far side, passing the front of the Inveruglas power station. There are a few steep sections but no scrambling required. Later there's a signed path off left - ignore this and continue on the road. Above you can see a map with the starting point in Inveruglas. Perhaps it is about time they used some of the income to help restore the path on Ben Vane. Established in 1999, Trossachs.co.uk has been connecting local Scottish tourism businesses with local and worldwide travellers. This walk is … Ben Vane from … Ben Vane offers a relatively easy walk but can also be combined with Ben Ime or Beinn Dubh to make it more challenging. Along the crests towards Ben Vane, the route becomes gradually less frequented, but paths can be traced to give delightful walking and running terrain through grass and over undulating crests. However, most visitors just return the same way back. Open start point in Google Maps for directions. There are also buses from Glasgow to Fort William and Oban which stop in Tarbet and Ardlui. My total bike time was about 50 minutes. Ben Vorlich , Ben Arthur (The Cobbler) Beinn Ime are just a few mountain peaks situated in the Arrochar Alps. Ben Vane. There's a more gradual grassy section before the slope steepens again and the path climbs directly up the mountain. Peak Bagging Statistics for this walk: The highest point of this walk is Ben Vane at 915m (3003ft).Ben Vane is classified as a Munro (No. Click for details, Hear pronunciation Press to hear pronunciation. Rating: 3.4/5 (184 votes cast) Detailed route description and map. Through forestry, well maintained tracks and paths lead up Ben Ledi's hillside to a cross on the summit. Time: 6.75hrs: Grade: ... Dry and sunny - but pretty windy - Theresa came part of the way up Ben Vane but didn't fancy the wind - so headed back down and drove the car round to the car park at Butterbridge so I could complete a linear walk (bless!) The route becomes a path, then curves right onto a track - follow this, soon returning to the roadside. There is an information centre as well as a cafe and public toilets. Follow the private road next to the A82 which leads to the mountain. The high ground is perfect for a wild camp, and there are campsites in Arrochar as well if you need them. The lower paths of Ben Vane are quite easy but further up there are rocky outcrops, particularly in the north-west up the ridge. After almost a kilometre turn right onto a gated tarmac road leading under the railway. Start Point: Car Park at Inveruglas Pier next to the A82. Many walkers often add an ascent The Cobbler to the above route.. A much more strenuous and demanding option is to include Ben Vane as a third Munro on the round, but the ground between Ime and Vane is steep and very rough. With a height of 915m Ben Vane is the smallest Munro. Information is provided free of charge; it is each walker's responsibility to check it and navigate The trail is primarily used for hiking and walking. The walk in to the start of these Munros would take 50 minutes to Ben Vane and another 15 minutes to Ben Vorlich. There is a good sized car park (charge) at the Inveruglas Visitor Centre on the west side of Loch Lomond. The normal ascent is via the E ridge on a well trodden path weaving through the rocky outcrops with many false summits. Higher up the ridge becomes better defined. For those who stay in the area for a longer period, there are many other mountains in the direct surrounding. Showcasing the very best of what Scotland has to offer, through a journey of discovery in what is officially the most beautiful country in the world. On a long summer day it is interesting to walk Ben Vane combined with with Beinne Ime and Beinn Narnain. Then follow the A83 to Arrochar Village. Walk 480 metres along this road and turn right onto a path immediately before a very small bridge. The Ramblers - Britain’s walking charity working to protect and expand the places people love to walk and promote walking for health and pleasure. 10 – Ben Vane, Loch Lomond. p.s. Ben Vane may be only just high enough to make Munro status, but it is a steep, rocky little mountain with real character, like a wee terrier that refuses to acknowledge its lack of stature amongst its higher neighbours. There are a couple of false tops - one of them with a slight scramble, though there's an easier way off to either side. Having had your second lunch at that trig point, its back across the bolder field. The giant pipes running down from Ben Vorlich drive the turbines inside. Walking | Ben Vane, from Inveruglas | Summary:Ben Vane may be only just high enough to make Munro status, but it is a steep, rocky little mountain with real character, like a wee terrier that refuses to acknowledge its lack of stature amongst its higher neighbours. The ascent is short by hillwalking standards but there are several false tops and the climb is … Soon a large electric substation is passed. This climbs up to reach a low shoulder at the foot of the ridge leading up to Ben Vane. Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Ben Vane. Please consider setting up a direct debit donation to help support the continued maintenance and updates to Walkhighlands. Track for the approach, then path up steep, rocky hillside. Ben Vane is an "L" shaped mountain with a longer N ridge to Beinn Dubh (773m) and a shorter E ridge. Your personal data will be used to support your experience throughout this website, to manage access to your account, and for other purposes described in our privacy policy. 24/10/2015 - Ascent of Ben Vane in wet conditions with Boston and Sheeba. At a fork ignore a new tarmac track off right, then later ignore a track off left. Stage 2: From summit Beinn Ime (1011m) to summit Ben Narnain (926 m) is 3.1 km of walking and 295 m of ascent. If doing this then Brig o' Turk is a better start point. However, the highest peak - Beinn Ime - has a simple slope when approached from this direction. Descent from Beinn Ime and Ben Narnain On the way down you are … On a long summer day it is interesting to walk Ben Vane combined with with Beinne Ime and Beinn Narnain. Have you found an error or is any information wrong or missing? Open start point in Google Maps for directions. However, the reward from the top is a fabulous view across the Arrochar Alps, Ben Lomond and across to the Trossachs, Ben Ledi and Ben Venue. The views - especially of the nearby Cobbler - are excellent. The ascent is short by hillwalking standards but there are several false tops and the climb is a sustained one. Besides hill walking, there are many more activities nearby. Ben Vane may be only just high enough to make Munro status, but it is a steep, rocky little mountain with real character, like a wee terrier that refuses to acknowledge its lack of stature amongst its higher neighbours. Trail head directions Beautifully located in The Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Ben Vane may not be the highest of mountains, but definitely, it doesn’t lack character! using a map and compass. For outdoor enthusiasts a visit to the Argyll Forest Park is an interesting experience as well as the lochs in the area. Four hundred metres beyond the bridge the track crosses a burn. The compact group of mountains known as the Arrochar Alps are renowned for their steep, rugged and rocky nature. Situated on the north side of Coiregrogain and nearby Inveruglas, this beautiful mountain is part of the Arrochar Alps in the Southern Highlands. Scotland is under national lockdown. As well as reading our description of each walking route, you can read about the experiences of others users on this walk and others.There are 118 user reports for this walk - click to read them. Ignore the first boggy path off right here, instead taking a stepped path just beyond that avoids the wet ground. Total distance 11 km. Walking information, advice and campaigns, walking news and events, group led walks and an online library of walking routes. At a signed junction turn left onto a stonier track, crossing a bridge over the a river. Ben Vane is a 6.8 mile out and back trail located near Inversnaid, Argyll and Bute, Scotland that features a lake and is rated as difficult. Approximate time 4-5 Hours Ben Vane lies between the 'Arrochar Alps' of Ben Narnain and its ridge outlier A'Chroich and Ben Vorlich.Although it may be tackled as part of a longer route which includes Ben Ime and Beinn Dubh this description takes the easier approach from Inveruglas. 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