Ben Starav · Glas Bheinn Mhòr
Ben Starav and Glas Bheinn Mhòr
ScramblingGrade details
Grades describe the named technical sections, not every metre of the route.
Route overview
This classic Glen Etive circuit tackles two prominent Munros, offering a superb day of high-level ridge walking. Starting with a steep, relentless climb up Ben Starav's north ridge, the route rewards walkers with a dramatic, rocky traverse over Stob Coire Dheirg before continuing over the undulating crest to Glas Bheinn Mhòr and returning via a scenic glen.
Terrain and underfoot
The terrain is varied and physically demanding, featuring a long, very steep ascent on rough, bouldery paths. The high ridge between the summits narrows to a rocky arete requiring basic scrambling, though a bypass path exists. Navigation can be challenging in mist, particularly when leaving the summits. The descent through the glen follows a path that is persistently boggy in places, especially near the burns.
- Distance
- 16.2 km
- Ascent
- 1,459 m
- Typical time
- 6 - 7.5 hoursStandard moving time
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Getting there and parking
Driving and parking
Coileitir parking, Ben Starav and neighbouring Glen Etive Munros
The three routes share the start opposite the Coileitir track, grid NN136468. The parking area is the small off-road loop beside the road, not the hydro track or the car park at the end of Glen Etive.
Parking is in the off-road loop near Coileitir. Keep the public road, hydro track, entrances and working access clear.
- Before you go
- Keep entrances, passing places and working tracks clear.
- Walking approach and return
- The walking approach crosses the River Etive by the track bridge and follows the hydro track around the Coileitir buildings.
Sources checked 2 October 2026
- Google Maps: Coileitir off-road parking edges
- Highland Council: Variation Four Order 2025, made 29 June 2026, operative 10 July 2026
- Highland Council: parking consultations, made Variation Four notice July 2026
- NTS: Three Sisters parking layout works, 30 October 2023
- Highland Council: Lochaber parking approval, 14 May 2026
- Google Maps location check: Coileitir parking, Ben Starav and neighbouring Glen Etive Munros (111)