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Ben Lui and Beinn a' Chleibh – Southern Highlands

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United Kingdom

Scotland

Argyll and Bute

Glenorchy And Innishail

Ben Lui and Beinn a' Chleibh – Southern Highlands

Hard

4.5

(22)

389

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Ben Lui and Beinn a' Chleibh – Southern Highlands

05:40

9.95km

1,020m

Hiking

Ben Lui is undoubtedly one of the grandest mountains in the Southern Highlands – if not the whole of Britain. Its east facing Coire Gaothach gives it a throne-like appearance when seen on the approach along Glen Cononish, which is the finest way to ascend the mountain. However, it’s a…

Last updated: June 6, 2024

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.94 km for 322 m

After 6.41 km for 848 m

Waypoints

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253 m

River Lochy Ford Crossing

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Here is a good place to ford the river to hike up to Ben Lui. Shallow and wide, it can be easier to take your boots off and walk across. …

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702 m

Eas Daimb Waterfalls

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At this tranquil waterfall, the path crosses onto the far side between two converging streams. A rope tied to trees helps the crossing. It's a very pretty spot.

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3.88 km

Beinn a' Chleibh

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Beinn a' Chleibh is a 3,005-foot (916 m) Munro in the Scottish Highlands. It's actually one of the smallest Munros on the list. Its neighbour, the popular Ben Lui, towers …

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5.72 km

Ben Lui Summit

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I've heard Ben Lui described as the Queen of Scottish mountains; it's certainly one of the grandest peaks in the Southern Highlands. Its best feature is undoubtedly its corrie-bitten northeast …

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9.95 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.74 km

1.40 km

748 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.13 km

3.87 km

1.84 km

< 100 m

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Saturday 9 May

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Trail Reviews

Adventurer Nic

May 3, 2024, Ben Lui and Beinn a' Chleibh

Another good weather day for 2 Munros. Ben Lui is a beast of a mountain from all angles but so rewarding 🙌🏻 A river crossing and a lot of bog made this one to remember!

Sharon

June 18, 2023, Beinn a Chleibh & Ben Lui🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⛰

was so glad we left these till the bogs had dried up.. easy river crossing too thankfully🙌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⛰

Ben Lui and Beinn a' Chleibh – Southern Highlands

River Lochy Ford Crossing

Eas Daimb Waterfalls

Beinn a' Chleibh

Ben Lui Summit

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