Loch Lomond

Ben More

1,174 metres · 1 detailed route

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Ben More · Stob Binnein

Ben More and Stob Binnein

Route overview

This classic southern Highlands outing tackles two of the most prominent and imposing Munros. Rising steeply above Glen Dochart, the twin peaks of Ben More and Stob Binnein offer an exceptionally direct, high-ascent hillwalk. The reward is an expansive panoramic view stretching across the southern Highlands, coupled with a wonderfully elegant ridge walk between the summits.

Terrain and underfoot

The terrain is characterised by exceptionally sustained, steep gradients on both ascent and descent. Well-worn paths ease the navigation, though sections on the lower slopes and the descent through Benmore Glen are highly eroded and boggy. A short, rocky step on the descent from Ben More requires basic scrambling but can be bypassed. Care is needed near the steep headwalls of Sloc Curraidh in poor visibility.

Distance
11.7 km
Ascent
1,345 m
Typical time
5 - 6 hoursStandard moving time
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Getting there and parking

Driving and parking

Ben More Farm A85 roadside start and Loch Iubhair layby lead

The route starts just east of Ben More Farm, grid NN420263, with limited off-road parking. Keep farm access and the road clear.

A small surfaced layby separated from the A85 by a kerbed island.

Sources checked 2 October 2026

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Guidebook & paper maps

The Munros

Scottish Mountaineering Club · 4th edition (2021)

  • M16 · p. 34
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Walking the Munros · Volume 1

Cicerone

Southern, Central and Western Highlands

  • Guide route 63 · p. 231

Latest edition: 4th (2021) · reprinted 2024. Edition of page references unconfirmed.

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Peak Bagging: Munros · Volume 1

Nicola Hardy · 2025

South-East Crianlarich MunrosGuide route 16 · p. 79

Hub 4 - Tyndrum

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The Munro Almanac

Cameron McNeish · 2011

The Crianlarich Hills

  • Munro description · p. 7

100 Best Routes on Scottish Mountains

Ralph Storer · 1997

Ben More and Stob BinneinGuide route 7 · p. 20

Page numbers vary by edition.

OS Explorer · 1:25,000
  • OL46The Trossachs
OS Landranger · 1:50,000
  • 51Loch Tay & Glen Dochart

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Route times and descriptions are planning estimates. Recheck mountain weather, access, daylight, river levels and your own experience before setting out.