1 rating. It can be seen from many viewpoints together with Ben More, the neighbour of Stob Binnein. Climbed Ben More & Stob Binnein on the 17/07/09 with Stu. There is a trig point a short distance beyond the cairn atop a rocky outcrop and this looks south to the elegant peak of Stob Binnein - the next destination for the walk. Ben More and Stob Binnein - Ben More Farm to Inverlochlarig. Ben More (big hill) and Stob Binnein (hill of the anvil) are the two massive mountains you see on the left, just before Crianlarich. This lochan is on the bealach between Meall na Dige and Stob Binnein (April 2005). of 2 hours and the descent of Stob Binnein and ascent of Ben Mo re, followed by t he descent of Ben More and re-ascent of Stob Binnein can make a gruelling end to an otherwise enjoyable day. You can also take in Stob Coire an Lochan, and Meall na Dige, that are sub peaks of Stob Binnein. Not only is it less than a year since my last LJ post but this one isn' one of the three peaks. Ben Lomond. Soaked through - we decided to leave Ben More for a day when we could get the views. Once down in the glen head northwards downstream to reach the end of a track. The view south takes in much of the Trossachs seen over a foreground of Stob Binnein's south ridge. There are no special difficulties and the small, flat summit of Stob Binnein should be reached without incident. Home > Munros > Loch Lomond > Ben More and Stob Binnein. See attached map of the route.If it is very wet, then the walk will be up Ben More and Stob Binnein, returning the same way (12km)https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29046Please consider your participation carefully:- This is a tough walk, participants must be hill fit and have good general fitness- This walk is unsuitable if you are new to the club. Ben More dominates Crianlarich and the road east, an enormous green pyramid offering no obvious easy approaches; the ascent is unrelenting. One option for the return walk is to retrace the outward route over Ben More - more ascent, but with the benefit of the path. I then left Stob Binnein and headed down the steep North slope descending 300m to the Beallach and then climed the 300m up to the summit of Ben More. Soaked through - we decided to leave Ben More for a day when we could get the views. Ben More. Its near neighbour Stob Binnein is often regarded as its twin, but this more retiring summit is actually the finer of the two peaks, a graceful cone above its supporting ridges.Terrain:Very steep ascent and descent for almost all the walk. From Inverlochlarig we'll climb steeply to the North, straight from the car park, before easing off onto the named top of Stob Invercarnaig. Look out for a low wooden sign beside the A85 marked 'Ben More'; this indicates a small path which inelegantly crosses the ditch to join a track just above the farm; turn left up this. This is complex terrain and navigation in mist could be tricky. This has been viewed 5,653 times. Ben More and Stob Binnein can also be climbed from Inverlochlarig to the south - though … As well as reading our description of each walking route, you can read about the experiences of others users on this walk and others.There are 103 user reports for this walk - click to read them. The SE ridge gives an alternative descent to the S. The group arrived, we were down to 6 today, Mike and Julia were doing other things. The Stob Binnein Ben More SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) has many rare upland plant communities. Stob Binnein 7 day weather forecast including weather warnings, temperature, rain, wind, visibility, humidity and UV The Munros Ben More (1174 m / 3851 ft) and Stob Binnein (1165 m / 3822 ft) lie close to Crianlarich and are easily accessible from A85. Walking can be dangerous and is done entirely at your own risk. Stob Binnein and Ben More from Stob Coire an … Summit Grid Reference: NN 434 227. 3 ratings. Go through the gate and take the stepped path to begin the ascent of the steep slope ahead. The panoramic view and particularly the south view from the summit (video) over Loch Lomond and The Trossachs is stunning. Yesterday Katrina climbed two Munros. It was a fairly simple descent to the beleach & a quick ascent up Stob Binnein and again into the clouds! Der Ben More (rechts) und der Stob Binnein (links) Im Vergleich mit dem benachbarten, lediglich durch den etwa 300 Meter tiefer liegenden Sattel Bealach Eadar da-Bheinn getrennten, als mächtige grasige Pyramide über dem Glen Dochart aufragenden Ben More gilt der Stob Binnein mit seinen etwas sanfteren Grashängen als der schönere Berg. using a map and compass. On a clear day, Stob Binnein offers stunning views from the Cairngorms to … The ascent is unrelenting and the height of the slope was much foreshortened when seen from below, but the climb isn't quite as steep as its formidable reputation amongst walkers, and the views back are superb. Stob Binnein and Ben More (right) seen from south East. Approach to Stob Binnein from 1045m bealach Ben More from Stob Binnein summit cairn Ben More, Ben Ledi and Stob Binnein are widely visible from the south and central Highlands and, on clear days, from the Central Belt. Starting from the roadside, the route climbs continuously over the grass-covered north-west slope of Ben More, rising 1,000 metres to its rocky summit, an average slope of 24 degrees. Stob Binnein’s Height: 1165m. To the N Stob Binnein joins Ben More at Bealach-eadar-dha Beinn giving an access route from Ben More, Benmore Glen to the N and Inverlochlarig Glen to the S. SSE of the Stob Binnein summit is a minor top, Stob Coire an Lochain (1068m), to the E of which is a broad Bealach from where ridges run NE and SE. Ben More. The high corrie of the Sloc Curraidh has a very steep headwall and can be a dangerous trap in bad weather, or more especially in winter or spring when it is prone to avalanche - there have been fatalities. As had been said, the ground is fairly boggy but quite firm just below the surface so walking was easy and we never sank over our ankles. There are pathless sections with boggy ground, and some dangerous terrain if the route is lost. The most common approach is from Ben More farm just outside Crianlarich involving a very steep climb (or descent) lasting 1km from the road to the summit of Ben More. This ridge too carries a path, this one leading to Inverlochlarig in the glen above … With the weather forecast seemingly good for the west highlands, I decided I would try a more difficult walk then last week. Stob Binnein and Ben More from Inverlochlarig. Again the path is clear and it zig-zags slightly to ease the long climb. From inverlochlarig. Steep and boggy route then pleasant ridge walk. Stevend1: 23/10/2016: ACW round of ben more, stob binnein, stob coire an lochain, creag a bhragit, meall na dige, stob bealach na frithe, stob creagach from the east 454276. At 1165 metres it may be slightly lower than Ben More, but Stob Binnein is the finer and more elegant peak. You can also hike across the whole range to … Dangerous fragile cornice almost always present in winter conditions to the east side of the ridge from Stob Coire na Lochan over Stob Binean and down to Bealach eadar dha Bheinn - be prepared! Ben More from Stob Binnien. Here is a map of the route I was planning …. Most hikers go up Ben More, head south to Stob Binnein, then return down the valley between Ben More and Stob Binein onto the old farm road. 1/3/2019 0 Comments After an amazing day above the clouds on Ben Lawers, I decided to leave my gear in the car and head back out on the Sunday. Continue the ascentto reach the steepest section of the climb, gaining the rocky shoulder of Cuidhe Chrom. A Crianlarichtól délre elhelyezkedő hegyek hét munró minősítéssel bíró csúcsot tartalmaznak. From Inverlochlarig we'll climb steeply to the North, straight from the car park, before easing off onto the named top of Stob Invercarnaig. From about 800 metres there is a drystone dyke along the ridge round the north side of the corrie, and the path keeps just to the left of this (note that on the OS 1:25 000 maps the dyke is erroneously marked as a stream). Dan Bailey - UKHillwalking.com. Stob Binnein is definitely the better of the two and is usually climbed easily in a day together with Ben More. 23rd September, 2012. It may also be climbed from the south, starting near Inverlochlarig, some 8 km from Balquhidder. Steep and boggy for much of the way but no real technical skills required. Ben More is a mountain in the Southern Highlands of Scotland, near Crianlarich. Open start point in Google Maps for directions. View Larger Image; Ben More and Stob Binnein. A novelty! For the return home, the easiest way is to back track to the bealach (GR 433236), then drop down west into the valley and follow the Benmore Burn back to the farm. This ridge too carries a path, this one leading to Inverlochlarig in the glen above Balquhidder - a long distance from the start by road. We found the path up Ben more fairly quickly & began the long slog to the top enjoying some spectacular views (unfortunatley not at the summit!). Height 3823 ft plus 2 other peaks over 3000ft. Unless you are undertaking a traverse, you should descend back down the north ridge to the bealach once more. These were our biggest 2 Munros to date & were hoping for some great summit views. The view south takes in much of the Trossachs seen over a foreground of Stob Binnein's south ridge. The summit of Ben More is marked by a large cairn and at 1174 metres there are no higher mountains in Britain anywhere further south. Trail Magazine: Ben More and Stob Binnein 9.6km - 1h 55m. Follow the track down the glen; it eventually reaches the gate where the track was left earlier; pass through to return down the zigzags and eventually the A85 and the start of the walk. The track winds to and fro uphill, passing under the pylons, to reach a gate at 300m. Cruach Ardrain . Our original plan was for Ben More and Stob Binnein on the first day, the tough day of Beinn a'Chroin, An Caisteal and An Chabhair to follow on the second day, with the short day of Beinn Tulaichean and Cruach Ardrain as a warm-down on our third day. Date walked: 08/05/2010. Length 6.1 mi Elevation gain 4327 ft Route type Loop. There are no special difficulties and the small, flat summit of Stob Binnein should be reached without incident. Mael Glas. Ben Vorlich and Stuc a'Chroin from Stob Binnein. It is a wonderful viewpoint, from the fine form of Ben Lui in the west, round a great ark of the mountains of the southern Highlands to Ben Lawers above Loch Tay. Gone was the snow except for a residual covering in some of the higher ridges, and the skies were clear and blue. There was a big snow slab on the south face of Ben More so I kept to the west side of it and walked up the grass and the rocks. Moderate. A mély völgyekkel szabdalt terület legkeletebbi felén fekszik a Ben More és Stob Binnein kettőse, amelyeket a Benmore- (Benmore Glen) és az Inverlochlarig-völgyek (Inverlochlarig Glen) választanak el a hegyvonulat többi csúcsától. Leisurely. Ben More [Crianlarich] and Stob Binnein, walking route, weather, maps and more on all the Munros of Scotland. Name: Stob Binnein, Stirling Place type: Hill Or Mountain Location: Grid Ref: NN 4347 2271 • X/Y co-ords: 243476, 722710 • Lat/Long: 56.37070084,-4.53585603 Further up there is one little awkward move just before reaching the flat top with its large cairn and trig point. Walking information, advice and campaigns, walking news and events, group led walks and an online library of walking routes. This ridge too carries a path, this one leading to Inverlochlarig in the glen above … Ben More (1,174m) and Stob Binnein (1,165m) are the highest and provide excellent views over the area. From the Beallach the climb up Stob Binnein looks extremely steep. Open start point in Google Maps for directions. This is a great walk both winter and summer, but sadly neglected as Stobinian is usually approached via Ben More from the north side. Stob Binnein always looks super imposing when you are coming off Ben More, however it’s not too bad and we soon found ourselves on the summit J The wind was not as bad here so we stopped and took some snaps before heading off towards Inverlochlaraig and the highlight of the route. I check forecasts, look … It was a beautiful morning and the forecast was for a lovely day. Stob Binnein, Ben More, Sun 15th Oct Back to real running this week with a 10 mile 4800' of climbing 2 munro jog in the Braes of Balquihidder. Last time, we parked at the little car park with the ‘Ben More Car Park’ sign. Very steep ascent and descent for almost all the walk. Ben More is a mountain in the Southern Highlands of Scotland, near Crianlarich. Ben More and Stob Binnein: Crianlarich Munros: Crossing to Stob Breac means dropping down SE from the tops to the flatter area leading to Creag Chaorannach and then dropping to the top of the forestry in Glen Sgionie. Great views in this glen. Stob Binnein is most ­usually climbed with its partner, Ben More, from the A85 roadside near Crianlarich. Its near neighbour Stob Binnein is often regarded as its twin, but this more retiring summit is actually the finer of the two peaks, a graceful cone above its supporting ridges. Upland birds, eg. Stob Binnein and Ben More. We left Paisley at 8.20am and were walking by 9.30am. The WLA lies adjacent to Ben Lui (06) and Breadalbane – Schiehallion (10) WLAs and from some of its upper slopes and tops the wild land qualities appear to extend uninterrupted into these areas, especially So, DH, his two brothers (both disturbingly fit) and I… Returned via Inverlochlarig glen. Stob Binnein is often climbed in conjunction with Ben More by means of the Bealach-eadar-dha Beinn. Scotland is under national lockdown. Once atop this the going becomes a little easier and the corrie is now below; the path swings left a little to permit views of Loch Tay before climbing the final slopes. These twins are giants of the Southern Highlands - go south from here and there's no higher ground in Britain. Ben More and Stob Binnein is a 6.1 mile loop trail located near Crianlarich, Stirling, Scotland that features a river and is rated as difficult. So as any of you who have read my reports regularly are probably aware, I am a bit of a last minute walker. Sun, Aug 23, 2020, 9:30 AM: BEN MORE 1174m and STOB BINNEIN 1165m from Inverlochlarig via Stob Creagach, sh 51 ref NN[masked]/[masked], grade A+ 23km 1800m ascentDepart: Inverlocharig NN[masked]Organi Stob Binnein, Ben More Inverlochlarig to Ben More and back crossing Stob Binnein twice. Stob Binnein is connected to it’s taller symmetrical sibling Ben More, but is quite often thought of as a better summit. Extreme winds and rain made the summit of Stob Binnein quite wild. Posted on October 15, 2010 by johnkynaston59. Please let us know by clicking here. Use our car park and picnic area and climb:- Stobinnein: Ben More: Beinn Tulaichean: Beinn a’ Chroin: Beinn a’ Chabhair: Stob a’ Choin: An Caisteal The route of ascent makes for the best return route, with the steep descent to Inverlochlarig putting as much strain on the knees, as t he ascent pu t on the heart and lungs. A mély völgyekkel szabdalt terület legkeletebbi felén fekszik a Ben More és Stob Binnein kettőse, amelyeket a Benmore- (Benmore Glen) és az Inverlochlarig-völgyek (Inverlochlarig Glen) választanak el a hegyvonulat többi csúcsától. A little scrambling on the (long) descent from Ben More towards Stob Binnein and… Ben More > Stob Binnein from GR: NN 41462 25918: Hippster: 11/08/2018: Beinglas Farm, Beinn Chabhair, An Caisteal, Beinn a Chroin, Beinn Tulaichean, Cruach Adrain, Stob Binnein, Ben More, Benmore Farm. Day 59 of 59 for all Munros. 25km, +/-3600m, 14 … The view south takes in much of the Trossachs seen over a foreground of Stob Binnein's south ridge. From the bealach a cairned path heads across the slopes below Ben More; however this path leads above some very steep rocky ground and is not the route of descent. Leisurely. At 1165 metres it may be slightly lower than Ben More, but Stob Binnein is the finer and more elegant peak. You can find information about the trail up Stob Binnein here. Distance: 18km. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions.The walk route is subject to change depending on weather and other factors, https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29046. Translation: Peak. The walk begins from the A85 just east of Ben More farm. The path keeps left of the ill-defined lower section of the Sloc Curraidh, a corrie high on Ben More. Return down the northern arm of Stob Binnein, cross the bealach and head up Ben More via the obvious worn path. Beyond the bealach the ascent up to Stob Binnein begins. Traverse route and Loch Katrine: Meall Mor: The Ramblers - Britain’s walking charity working to protect and expand the places people love to walk and promote walking for health and pleasure. From there we'll climb more gently along a distinctive broad ridge to a further named top of Stob Corrie an Lochain (1068m) and our first Munro peak, Stob Binnein (1165m), taking in the stunning views that these high peaks allow. The most common approach is from Ben More farm just outside Crianlarich involving a very steep climb (or descent) lasting 1km from the road to the summit of Ben More. Information is provided free of charge; it is each walker's responsibility to check it and navigate The problem was I parked the car about 2miles too early thinking I was at the start point but we were on the opposite side of Ben More Ben More, Ben Ledi and Stob Binnein are widely visible from the south and central Highlands and, on clear days, from the Central Belt. Extreme winds and rain made the summit of Stob Binnein quite wild. 1 rating. Round of Coire Chaorach from near Auchessan (Ben More-Stob Creagach) kdbennett: 03/12/2016: En route to Ben More from inverlochlarig. 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