Ben Ledi from Callander

Submitted by Timwoods on 26 August 2010
 
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A circular, full-day mountain (above 600m) walk in Scotland starting at Callander, Stirling, about 11km (roughly 7 miles) long and . Ben Ledi is a fine hill in the wonderful Trossachs hills. It's normally approached from the A84 car park, but starting from Callander along the dismantled railway - now a national cycle route - allows you to visit the impressive Falls of Leny on the way. It adds a couple of hours to the route, but makes this great hill into a full day out. Start: Callander, OS Grid: NN630078 Elevation Profile (x: waypoint number, y: metres)
Gain (+/- 10%): 1068m (3506ft)
Total (+/- 10%): 2138m (7016ft)
Loss (+/- 10%): 1070m (3510ft)
Max. Elevation: 860m (2821ft)

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OS Grid: NN630078
Take the bus to Callander to start the walk. The bakery on the high street has the best macaroni pies I have eaten in Scotland and Ben Ledi is a two-pie walk. Head west out of town along Leny Road.
About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 1 OS Grid: NN623080
Just off the Leny Road, the cycleway heading to Ben Ledi begins.
About 3 km (roughly 2 miles) from 2 OS Grid: NN594088
Halfway along are the Falls of Leny, a marvellous waterfall where a large rock splits the river into two fast-flowing streams.
About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 3 OS Grid: NN586093
The path up to Ben Ledi begins just beyond the waterfall. It's a well-worn path and easy to follow.
About 2 km (roughly 2 miles) from 4 OS Grid: NN570088
The path climbs steadily up to the shoulder of the hill, from where it's a steady plod to the summit.
About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 5 OS Grid: NN561099
The summit - 879m, so a little shy of Munro status.
About 2 km (roughly 1 miles) from 6 OS Grid: NN558114
Continue north from the summit to Lochan nan Corp, from where a path leads down alongside Stank Glen.
About 3 km (roughly 2 miles) from 7 OS Grid: NN582102
The path rejoins the railway near Loch Lubnaig. Head south, past the remains of St Bride's Chapel, and return towards Callander.
About 3 km (roughly 3 miles) from 8 OS Grid: NN609083
The Lade Inn, in Kilmahog, is a great spot for a post-walk pint.
About 2 km (roughly 2 miles) from 9 OS Grid: NN626079
Back to Callander for some more pies and the bus home.
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