Glen Lednock via Invergeldie up Ben Chonzie: route map, distance and time
930 m · Perth and Kinross
Ben Chonzie is a rounded, grassy Munro north of Comrie, climbed by an estate track from Glen Lednock and known for its mountain hares.
An estate track climbs up the glen, then a path climbs a grassy ridge and follows a fence to the summit.
Glen Lednock via Invergeldie at a glance
| Distance | 5.9 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 707 m |
| Time up | 2h 20m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 3h 30m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Invergeldie, Glen Lednock |
| Start grid reference | NN 740 276 |
| Summit grid reference | NN 773 308 |
Glen Lednock via Invergeldie map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
How long Glen Lednock via Invergeldie takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 55m | 2h 55m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 20m | 3h 30m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 55m | 4h 20m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 07:16, sunset 16:43. Start by 12:13 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 30m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:18, sunset 16:41. Start by 12:11 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 30m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Ben Chonzie summit weather for this route
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Before you go, also check: MWIS Southeastern Highlands forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Ben Chonzie
Ben Chonzie is a rounded, grassy Munro north of Comrie, climbed by an estate track from Glen Lednock and known for its mountain hares. More about Ben Chonzie, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Munro, Marilyn.
Challenges that include Ben Chonzie
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NN 740 276, the summit at NN 773 308), what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Glen Lednock via Invergeldie: questions and answers
How far is Glen Lednock via Invergeldie?
Glen Lednock via Invergeldie is 5.9 km one way to the summit of Ben Chonzie, with 707 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 11.8 km.
How long does Glen Lednock via Invergeldie take?
About 2h 20m to the summit of Ben Chonzie and 3h 30m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 4h 20m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Glen Lednock via Invergeldie?
Glen Lednock via Invergeldie starts from Invergeldie, Glen Lednock. The grid reference is NN 740 276.
Is Glen Lednock via Invergeldie suitable for beginners?
Yes, for fit walkers on a clear day. Peakify grades it Moderate: a long climb on a made path, but the top is high, exposed and colder than the start. Turn back if the cloud comes down and you can't navigate.
What time should I start Glen Lednock via Invergeldie today?
By 12:13 at the latest. Sunset on Ben Chonzie today is 16:43, Glen Lednock via Invergeldie takes about 3h 30m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Glen Lednock via Invergeldie?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).