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Ben Venue – Southern Highlands

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Ben Venue – Southern Highlands

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Ben Venue – Southern Highlands

04:42

13.7km

620m

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Undoubtedly one of the finest peaks in the Trossachs, Ben Venue makes for an excellent objective. The most popular route is a characterful hike that begins from the shores of Loch Achray. On a clear day, expect stunning views along Loch Katrine into the heart of the Southern Highlands.

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Last updated: June 6, 2024

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After 33 m for 17 m

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445 m

Creag Noran Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a superb viewpoint that is easily accessed from the Ben Venue car park at the western end of Loch Achray. Woodland trails take you to this spot, which …

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1.58 km

Achray Water Footbridge

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This footbridge across the fast-flowing Achray Water comes after a lovely boardwalk section. Hikers bound for Ben Venue often pass this way and there are lovely views towards its twin-peaked …

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6.88 km

Ben Venue summit

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Twin-topped Ben Venue is one of the finest peaks in the Trossachs and makes for an excellent hillwalk. This is the main summit, though it's easy to miss as the …

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7.25 km

Ben Venue East Top

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There are gorgeous views from the top. The main summit is the one with the cairn, not the one that most people naturally seem to be heading towards. The trail …

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13.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.51 km

2.51 km

1.28 km

958 m

410 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.45 km

2.51 km

2.37 km

1.98 km

410 m

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Highest point (700 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Saturday 23 May

19°C

11°C

13 %

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Trail Reviews

David H 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

November 6, 2023, Ben Venue east top from Loch Achray

Fantatic little climb, stunning scenery/landscape particularly at lower levels (would make a fantastic shorter walk for anyone not wanting to do the full climb). Sadly no views from the top today 🌫️🌦️

Ben Venue – Southern Highlands

Creag Noran Viewpoint

Achray Water Footbridge

Ben Venue summit

Ben Venue East Top

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