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6 hours 58 minutes(s) daylight
Ben More Crainlarich is a route in “The Crianlarich ” region / range which is located in the Loch Lomond to Loch Tay area of the Scottish Highlands as defined by the Scottish Mountaineering Club.
This is a circular route A big ascent of two of the Southern Highlands giants
Ben More (big hill, 1174m) and Stob Binnein (either peak or anvil, 1165m) are two imposing munros which lie to the east of Crianlarich and are the most northern in the region.
This is the usual route of ascent starting from Benmore farm with a long unrelenting climb up the hills north western shoulder. There is no well defined route but higher up a drystone dyke is a useful guide.
Distance: 11km / 6 miles
Ascent: 1340m / 4397 feet
Time: 5 hours plus
There are 2 munros on the route and are listed below
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Munro Height Order Pronunciation Meaning
Ben More 1174 16 Ben More Great mountain / Big hill
Stob Binnein 1165 18 Stobinyan Conical peak
There has been several avalanche accidents on Ben More and the route must be marked an avalanche black spot in winter;The hanging corrie which is found immediately below the summit facing north west is where the problem comes from and isn't marked on the map.
Q Grid Ref. Bearing Distance(km) Description
NN414258 120° ESE 0.6 (0.6) Start from Ben More Farm. There's a sign on the main road indicating the start of the path
NN419255 113° ESE 0.8 (1.4) Head up the ever steepening grassy slopes of the north wester shoulder
NN426252 143° SE 1 (2.4) Continue up to the summit of Ben More. Continuing on to the wide col called Bealach-eadar-dha Beinn
NN432244 180° S 0.9 (3.3) The summit Ben More (1174 metres)
NN432235 165° SSE 0.8 (4.1) Bealach-eadar-dha Beinn. From here continue up to next summit .And return to this col. Then head down from here on the west.
NN434227 299° WNW 1.6 (5.7) The summit Stob Binnein (1165 metres)
NN420235 356° N 1.5 (7.2) Follow alongside Benmore Burn to reach a track
NN419250 356° N 1.5 (8.7) Continue along the track down to Glen Dochart & the Farm
This month you MUST take ice axe and crampons, and have been taught how to use them. You also must have an awareness of avalanche danger and have a competent navigator
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.
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