http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Munros for visitors en Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:32:03 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21016#post-361817 Wed, 06 Jul 2022 00:28:43 +0000 SRD 361817@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Happy to share GPS fir the Ben Ledi walk described above by ejstubbs (strathyre start ; return via stank glen). </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21016#post-361812 Tue, 05 Jul 2022 15:14:31 +0000 MediumDave 361812@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Oh and my recommendation would be Beinn Odhar just north of Tyndrum. Corbett but ace 360 views and easy access along the WHW. Track is faint but not boggy. </p> <p>Regarding Ben Vorlich, do not on any account climb the Corbett next to it (Meall Na Fearna). It is peat-hag central up there and (at least when we went up) jealously guarded by a big white and fierce billy goat who will set aboot ye! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21016#post-361811 Tue, 05 Jul 2022 15:10:15 +0000 MediumDave 361811@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Regarding Ben Ledi: The thick trees at the Strathyre Cabins route to Ben Ledi have mostly been felled. It's very steep at first though.</p> <p>A gentler (though longer) route can be accessed near the Lade Inn at the start of the Great Trossachs Path. Go east on the forest road above the carpark there and follow the forest track round to the north. Most of the forestry on the OS map has now been felled so it's fairly open with good views</p> <p>You'll eventually come out at the point where there's the warning sign saying "waymarkers end here". </p> <p>This route is quite cyclable as well and though an MTB is a benefit we've done it successfully on Dahon folders. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21016#post-361810 Tue, 05 Jul 2022 15:04:43 +0000 fimm 361810@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I remember doing Ben Ledi from the Brig O'Turk side - we saw no one all the way up until we got to the summit ridge, which was fairly busy! I remember that side being fairly rough and unpathed, though again this was a while ago. I've never done it from the Strathyre side. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21016#post-361809 Tue, 05 Jul 2022 14:02:15 +0000 ejstubbs 361809@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>There are two main routes up Ben Ledi. By far the more popular one starts from a parking area on the west side of the bridge at GR NN586092 (turn left off the A84 about 1¾miles beyond its junction with the A821 at Kilmhog). Look out for cyclists and pedestrians on the Rob Roy Way as you're parking. This is the route shown on <a href="https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lochlomond/ben-ledi.shtml">Walkhighlands</a>. It's fairly unrelenting, and I found the bit through the trees at the start rather dark, dank and uninviting - basically just something to get over and done before emerging on to the open hill above. AFAICT from the OS map there is no made path for the first 2km or so of the Walkhighlands route <u>down</u> from the summit, across the moorland before you reach the top of Stank Glen, although you could just retrace your steps the way you came up.</p> <p>A second option is to start from Brig O'Turk (if you can park in the village without causing an obstruction, otherwise in the car park at GR NN546065) and head more or less due north through Glen Finglas on a good landrover track, then NE up Gleann Casaig until (approximate GR NN544100) you are roughly due west of the summit of Ben Ledi, which is just over a mile away across open moorland: my recollection is that there is no made path but the trodden paths are easy to follow through the heather, and there's no particularly difficult (bouldery/craggy) ground that cannot easily be avoided. This is longer than the first route, about 10 miles in total, out and back, but the gradients are generally easier because of that. IMO the Glen Finglas approach is nicer, with views over the reservoir. It's a longer outing but that makes the beer* at the Lade Inn afterwards all the more welcome! OTOH if you prefer made paths to landrover tracks then maybe the route from the East edges it.</p> <p><em>* And an appropriate non-alcoholic beverage for the designated driver.</em> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21016#post-361807 Tue, 05 Jul 2022 12:24:10 +0000 neddie 361807@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thanks all. These are great ideas. It looks like we'll do Ben Ledi (with Ben Vrackie as a backup) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21016#post-361801 Tue, 05 Jul 2022 09:22:25 +0000 fimm 361801@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>It has been a long time since I went up Schiehallion. Now you mention it, ejstubbs, you are right about the bouldery summit. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21016#post-361796 Mon, 04 Jul 2022 21:58:08 +0000 ejstubbs 361796@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I would also agree that Ben Vrackie should be a strong contender, for all the reasons listed by panyagua. You can even get in a bit of "wild swimming" in the lochan/reservoir as well if that is your thing.</p> <p>The Loch Earn Ben Vorlich does have a decent path to the top (or did last time I went up it). I believe the hill is used reasonably frequently for charity runs and the like.</p> <p>My recollection of Schiehallion by the "tourist track" i.e. from from the Braes of Foss car park is that the good path disappears in to a rather awkward boulder field as you near the top - maybe not ideal for trainers. I also found it rather unexciting, although there are other routes which offer a bit more interest e.g. by following the track along the east side of the Tempur Burn and then approaching the summit from the West, although the ground on the upper part of this route is arguably even rougher than the upper reaches of the "tourist track". </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21016#post-361792 Mon, 04 Jul 2022 15:20:01 +0000 fimm 361792@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Oh yes, Ben Vrackie is a really good suggestion. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21016#post-361788 Mon, 04 Jul 2022 12:04:39 +0000 panyagua 361788@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Ben Vrackie near Pitlochry isn't quite a Munro but it does fulfil all the other criteria: path fairly well made, woodland lower down, cracking views from the top (if clear!) and a lochan (albeit with a dam) halfway up. A bonus is that it's close to the Moulin Inn for post-walk refreshments, including real ale brewed on the premises. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21016#post-361787 Mon, 04 Jul 2022 11:42:31 +0000 gembo 361787@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Did just the Munro, An Tarmachan or whatever it is actually called lastyear in poor weather, nearl6 walked off the edge it was a bit Misty. But good steps up. Less good on way back down. Same steps but trickier on descent in the wet. Guy came out of the mist with his sheep dog of course.</p> <p>The Beauty of Ben Lawers and Tarmachan is the car park is about half way up. Ha. Not exactly halfway but a help.</p> <p>Another total belter is Grey Mare’s Tale. Steps most of the way up to loch Skene and then you can continue to the summit if weather nice. Does get busy and lot of sheep licking the road. People object to paying three quid to park which is daft. The Ranger is a nice fellow from these parts (Sheeptoucher) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21016#post-361785 Mon, 04 Jul 2022 11:15:36 +0000 fimm 361785@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Yes, the Tarmachan Ridge is a bit more advanced, but up to the summit and down again has a decent path IIRC (it has been a while). </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21016#post-361783 Mon, 04 Jul 2022 10:37:20 +0000 nobrakes 361783@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Yeah, forgot it was no more. Car park is still there though. Although much like so many parts of Scotland it is overflowing most of the time. Get there early (before 9) if you intend to use it.</p> <p>I made the mistake of taking the kids to the fairy glen in Skye last summer, hadn't been there in 30 years. If there's any fairies still there, I can only imagine they are distraught by the gigantic traffic increase, tourist onslaught and instragram generation posing semi naked in the pools for the camera. Last time I was there it was pretty much deserted. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21016#post-361782 Mon, 04 Jul 2022 10:25:52 +0000 gembo 361782@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I wouldn’t traverse the Tarmachan Ridge in trainers but Ben Lawers is suitable for trainers. Tinto Hill is another option though the tearoom is closed this week reopens Saturday 9th July. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21016#post-361781 Mon, 04 Jul 2022 10:10:52 +0000 chdot 361781@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>Detractors contended that its mere presence endangered this pristine landscape as hordes of tourists tramped their way through to make use of its toilets and a cafeteria.</p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.urbanrealm.com/news/3666/‘Hideous’_Ben_Lawers_visitor_centre_demolished.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.urbanrealm.com/news/3666/‘Hideous’_Ben_Lawers_visitor_centre_demolished.html</a></p> <p>That’s ten years ago, no replacement? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21016#post-361779 Mon, 04 Jul 2022 10:00:20 +0000 Murun Buchstansangur 361779@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The Lawers visitors centre is no more... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21016#post-361778 Mon, 04 Jul 2022 09:46:39 +0000 nobrakes 361778@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Another vote for Lawers. A nice day is to park at the visitor centre half way up, go up Beinn Ghlas, then along the ridge to Lawers. YOu can then drop down into the valley on the right heading back for a nice circular loop. Good chance of seeing ravens. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21016#post-361774 Mon, 04 Jul 2022 09:21:54 +0000 fimm 361774@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/munros/meall-nan-tarmachan">Meall nan Tarmachan</a> is more interesting than Ben Lawers.<br /> Most hills have decent views if it is not cloudy.<br /> I think <a href="https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/munros/ben-vorlich-loch-earn">Ben Vorlich</a> (at Loch Earn) might also fit the bill although the only time I have been up there the upper part of the hill was covered in snow so I cannot comment on the path.<br /> <a href="https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/munros/schiehallion">Schiehallion</a> has a good path and might fit the bill also. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21016#post-361755 Sat, 02 Jul 2022 21:49:16 +0000 gembo 361755@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Ben Lawers is a 4000 foot doddle easily accessible from Edinburgh via scenic Loch Tay and even the Perthshire village of Dull, twinned with Boring USA. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21016#post-361754 Sat, 02 Jul 2022 21:12:38 +0000 Greenroofer 361754@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Ben A'an?? Or is that too small?<br /> <a href="https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lochlomond/ben-aan.shtml" rel="nofollow">https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lochlomond/ben-aan.shtml</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21016#post-361752 Sat, 02 Jul 2022 20:16:40 +0000 SRD 361752@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>We also had a very nice walk from Melrose up the Eildon Hills recently. Short drive, nice places for lunches / suppers etc. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21016#post-361751 Sat, 02 Jul 2022 20:11:16 +0000 SRD 361751@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>We enjoyed Ben Ledi. And the Cobbler. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21016#post-361748 Sat, 02 Jul 2022 19:41:55 +0000 neddie 361748@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Looking for a nice Munro (or two) to take visitors up.</p> <p>Ideally something like Ben Lomond (but not Ben Lomond as they've done that before), where:<br /> - the path is fairly well made / OK for trainers<br /> - there's some interesting woodland / scenery at the start<br /> - nice views over lochs and lochans from the top<br /> - 4 to 5 hours walking time<br /> - ideally some ascent (it doesn't necessarily have to be a Munro)<br /> - not too much driving to get to from Edinburgh</p> <p>Anyone got any recommendations to showcase Scotland? </p>