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Overview

One of the Arrochar Alps, Ben Vane only just makes Munro status but has great character - 915m with very steep and rocky slopes on all sides.

Saturday, 17 May 2025
Meeting time:
8:00 am
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:45 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
11km / 6.8mi
Ascent:
915m / 3002ft
Type:
circular

A Challenging and Rewarding Climb,Good track at first and rough moorland thereafter. Some steep sections with some scrambling involved.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 65317 73405
Nearest postcode:
G66 1XQ
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Meeting time:
8:00 am

Southbank Car Park.

Starting point

Grid reference:
NN 32265 09874
Nearest postcode:
G83 7DP
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Start time:
9:00 am

Inveruglas Visitor Centre

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE