A moderate walk (mountain (above 600m)) in national park Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, about 9.30km (5.78 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 5:15h. It is unsuitable for families with children, prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Car Free Walks TeamCreated by Timwoods on 30 Aug 2009
Ben Vorlich is a pleasant mountain near Ardlui Station. It's a bit overshadowed by some more famous (and more popular) neighbours such as Ben Arthur and Ben Lomond, but that means it is usually crowd-free experience. An enjoyable day out for Munro baggers and hill walkers alike, with great views over Loch Lomond.
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Julian Hall
Ben Vorlich is better climbed from Ardlui, than Loch Sloy, but there are very few paths. Also, as we found out today, there is no reasonable route directly between Ardlui and Stob nan Coinnich Bhacain (SnCB). Even if you cross a couple of fences on the hillside, you end up unable to cross the railway. Head E from SnCB and bear slightly N of E to the bridge under the railway at NN319151
Timwoods
Hi Alex It should be fine. There's nothing too strenuous out there and it's a nice, easy one to get you going. But it's not the busiest of areas, so if the cloud comes down there are unlikely to be other walkers to help out if you get lost. Save it for a clear day, or maybe try one of the hills near Crianlarich, which tend to be a bit busier.
alex f
Is this route suitable for a "beginner"? I'm a physically fit, athletic male over from Canada and looking to do my first proper "hill walk." I've done some hiking before in Canada, but no real "mountain climbing" per se