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Dec
2008
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9:38 am
9:38 am
Sunset
4:39 pm
4:39 pm
7 hours 0 minutes(s) daylight
Ben Volich (Loch Lomond) is a route in “The Arrochar Alps” 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 mainly circular route but there are parts where you need to retrace your footstepsBen Vorlich is a steep sided mountain much like it's neighbour Ben Vane. Follow the road upto Loch Sloy and steep ascent up grassy slopes returning via the long southeast ridge which is a steep descent.
Distance: 14km / 8 miles
Ascent: 940m / 3084 feet
Time: 4 hours plus
There is 1 munro on this route
| Munro | Height | Order | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Vorlich [Loch Lomond] | 943 | 229 | Ben Vorlick | Hill of the bay |
This is quite a complex mountain and in poor visibility competent navigation is essential.
| Q | Grid Ref. | Bearing | Distance(km) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | NN321098 | 212° SSW | 0.7 (0.7) | Head south a few hundered metres to the private road |
 | NN31730923 | 278° W | 1.9 (2.6) | Continue up the private road upto the First Bridge |
 | NN29830952 | 331° NNW | 1.7 (4.3) | Continue up the tarmac road upto the dam |
 | NN29021103 | 33° NNE | 1 (5.3) | From the dam there are 2 steep grassy slopes that can be climbed to reach the summit of Ben Vorlich |
 | NN296119 | 348° NNW | 0.5 (5.8) | Contunue upto the summit and return to this point. |
 | NN295124 | 154° SSE | 2.5 (8.3) | The summit Ben Vorlich [Loch Lomond] (943 metres) |
 | NN306101 | 164° SSE | 0.9 (9.2) | Continut down the long south sout-east ridge |
 | NN30840926 | 164° SSE | 0.9 (10.1) | Continue back down the tarmac road to the visitor centre |
Accommodation
Camping(s)
Ardlui Holiday Park,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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