Ben More is the highest mountain in Britain south of Strathtay and also the highest of the so-called Crianlarich Hills[1] to the south-east of the village. It is separated from Stob[2]Binnein[3] by the Bealach[4]-eadar-dha Beinn[5], meaning "col[6] between two hills". The peak is one of the most well known hills and is recognisable from many view points and together along with it's neighbour appears as identical twin summits.
The favoured route[7] up Ben More & Stob Binnein[8] starts about 100m east of Benmore Farm on the A85. Initially one should follow[9] the path[10] leading up Benmore Burn, before leaving this path and heading up the northwest ridge[11] of Ben More. The ridge is unrelentingly steep, rising 1,000 metres in about 2½ kilometres. The northeast ridge may prove a preferable alternative, being craggier and less steep. To reach this the walker should follow the burn of Allt[12]Coire[13] Chaorach, before striking for the ridge of Sròn[14] nam Fòirsairean once clear of the forestry that cloaks the lower slopes of this side of Ben More. This route is around 5 km long.
Ben More is often climbed in conjunction with Stob Binnein by descending to the Bealach-eadar-dha Beinn and then on to the second peak. Descent may be made from the col direct to Benmore Burn.
Owing to the altitude of Ben More on a good clear day The Cairngorms[15] can be seen far away to the north east. Also on the west the isles Rum & Jura can be distinguished on the glistening sea.
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Ben More is the highest mountain in Britain south of Strathtay and also the highest of the so-called Crianlarich Hills[1] to the south-east of the village. It is separated from Stob[2]Binnein[3] by the Bealach[4]-eadar-dha Beinn[5], meaning "col[6] between two hills". The peak is one of the most well known hills and is recognisable from many view points and together along with it's neighbour appears as identical twin summits.
The favoured route[7] up Ben More & Stob Binnein[8] starts about 100m east of Benmore Farm on the A85. Initially one should follow[9] the path[10] leading up Benmore Burn, before leaving this path and heading up the northwest ridge[11] of Ben More. The ridge is unrelentingly steep, rising 1,000 metres in about 2½ kilometres. The northeast ridge may prove a preferable alternative, being craggier and less steep. To reach this the walker should follow the burn of Allt[12]Coire[13] Chaorach, before striking for the ridge of Sròn[14] nam Fòirsairean once clear of the forestry that cloaks the lower slopes of this side of Ben More. This route is around 5 km long.
Ben More is often climbed in conjunction with Stob Binnein by descending to the Bealach-eadar-dha Beinn and then on to the second peak. Descent may be made from the col direct to Benmore Burn.
Owing to the altitude of Ben More on a good clear day The Cairngorms[15] can be seen far away to the north east. Also on the west the isles Rum & Jura can be distinguished on the glistening sea.