Ben Starav Munros is a route in “The Etive” region / range which is located in the Strath Orchy to Loch Leven area of the Scottish Highlands as defined by the Scottish Mountaineering Club.
This is a circular route
These 3 hills sit in some splendid isolated countryside on the south-western end of Glen Etive. Ben Starav stands it's full height (10078 metres) having a long north eastern ridge (approx 3km long) rising from sea level to the summit from where these hills are accessed.
The route can be shortened by missing out Beinn nan Aighenan. However this munro is quite remote and may as will be climbed here otherwise it's a long outing for the single munro.
Tackling these 3 hills in one outing is a long satisfying day and has a lot of metres to climb.
The hills are charaterised by deep glens and large exposures of rough Etive granite. There is no safe crossing of the River Etive until Coileitir and the distance from Bridge of Awe is 30km.
Distance
Ascent
Time
20 km/ 12 miles
1830 m/ 6004 ft
8 hours plus
There are 3 munros on the route and are listed below
Don't descend north from the summit of Glas Bheinn Mhor as the slope in that direction is very steep and could be considered dangerous if covered in snow or wet and slippy.
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. munro-madness.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.
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