Arrochar's Munros - Beinn Narnain, Beinn Ime and Ben Vane
A strenuous walk (mountain (above 600m)) in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, about 18.40km (11.43 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 10:00h (1 overnight stay). It is unsuitable for families with children, prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent
1545m (5068ft)
Descent
1539m (5049ft)
Max. Elevation
960m (3149ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss
3084m (10117ft)
Start & End
Arrochar & Tarbet Station
Distance
18.40km
(11.43mi)
(11.43mi)
Duration
~10:00h
Difficulty
Strenuous
Ordnance Survey Map
The Arrochar Alps provide lots of great walks, all just an hour and a half from Glasgow by train. This is a big walk, summiting three Munros - you can break it up with a wild camp half way around. From Succoth, the route heads over Beinn Narnain, across to Beinn Ime and finally up the rough ground of Ben Vane. The route home follows Loin Water out to beautiful Loch Long.
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Waypoints
OS Grid NN312045
Take the train to Arrochar & Tarbet Station. Take the path on the northern side of the station and walk round to the village of Succoth.
OS Grid NN298053
Final chance for any last-minute supplies. Just beyond the village, and before you reach the loch, a track leads directly uphill and onto Bein Narnain.
About 1.65 km (~1.03 miles) from 
OS Grid NN278060
The path leaves the forest behind and rises over the slopes of Creag an Fhithich and Cruach nam Miseag.
About 2.07 km (~1.29 miles) from 
OS Grid NN273067
The summit of Beinn Narnain - 926m - has some spectacular views across the Arrochar Alps and Loch Long. Best of all is the crinkled horns of its near neightbour, Ben Arthur.
About 0.83 km (~0.52 miles) from 
OS Grid NN264072
Descend from the summit to the bealach between Beinn Narnain and Beinn Ime. For an easier day, you can descend back to Succoth from here via Coire a' Bhalachain. Otherwise continue up the broad southern flank of Beinn Ime.
About 1.03 km (~0.64 miles) from 
OS Grid NN256083
Beinn Ime the highest summit of the day at 1011m. Descend via the northern slope down to Glas Bealach.
About 1.36 km (~0.85 miles) from 
OS Grid NN261092
There's a bit of a walk across to the final summit of the route. Head east-north-east from the bealach to the ground near Lag Uaine.
About 0.99 km (~0.62 miles) from 
OS Grid NN268097
Despite being the lowest of the three, the climb up Ben Vane is likely to be the most taxing. It's about 450m of ascent from the bealach, over uneven ground. So maybe time to crack out the flapjack...
About 0.89 km (~0.55 miles) from 
OS Grid NN277097
Hopefully there's a bit of flapjack left to enjoy at the final summit of the trip, which is 915m. A path descends down the eastern side of the mountain, a well trodden path from Inveruglas.
About 0.86 km (~0.53 miles) from 
OS Grid NN298092
As you descend, aim for the river junction where the Allt Coiregrogain meets Inveruglas Water. Just near the forest boundary is a bridge across the water.
About 2.17 km (~1.35 miles) from 
OS Grid NN302091
Across the field, pick up the path in the opposite patch of woodland. This takes you around Dubh Chnoc and on to Loin Water.
About 0.41 km (~0.25 miles) from 
OS Grid NN308079
Classic end to a Scottish trip - walking out on the forest tracks. The track passes along the clearing cut through the forest.
About 1.38 km (~0.86 miles) from 
OS Grid NN299049
The track leads to Succoth, or continue straight on to the station.
About 3.10 km (~1.93 miles) from 
Arrochar & Tarbet station againOS Grid NN310044
Back to the station for the train homewards.
About 1.17 km (~0.73 miles) from 
