Benmore Farm direct up Ben More: route map, distance and time
1,174 m · Loch Lomond and The Trossachs
Ben More is the high Munro above Crianlarich, a steep cone climbed from Benmore Farm and often paired with neighbouring Stob Binnein.
A track leads up from the farm, then a steep path climbs the north-west slope to the summit.
Benmore Farm direct at a glance
| Distance | 3.2 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 1,003 m |
| Time up | 2h 20m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 2h 55m, down the same way |
| Grade | Hard |
| Start | Benmore Farm, east of Crianlarich |
| Start grid reference | NN 413 258 |
| Summit grid reference | NN 432 244 |
Benmore Farm direct 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 Benmore Farm direct takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 50m | 2h 25m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 20m | 2h 55m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 50m | 3h 35m |
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 07:17, sunset 16:45. Start by 12:50 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 55m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:20, sunset 16:43. Start by 12:48 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 55m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Ben More summit weather for this route
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Poor Today Wednesday 28 October
Moderate rain, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 51 mph gusting 64 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor. Sunrise 07:17, sunset 16:45.
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Marginal Tomorrow Thursday 29 October
Mostly dry, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 37 mph gusting 47 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Marginal. Sunrise 07:20, sunset 16:43.
Best day of the next seven for Benmore Farm direct: Tuesday 3 November, with summit gusts around 23 mph and a 4% chance of rain.
Hour-by-hour Ben More forecast · 14-day forecast · Is it safe to climb Ben More?
Before you go, also check: MWIS West Highlands forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
What to take today
- An insulated jacket, hat and warm gloves: it feels like -5°C on top.
- Waterproof jacket and overtrousers: 100% chance of rain.
- A windproof layer, and poles for balance in gusts to 64 mph.
- Map and compass, and the skills to use them. A phone is a backup, not a plan.
- A head torch, food, water, a charged phone and a small first aid kit.
About Ben More
Ben More is the high Munro above Crianlarich, a steep cone climbed from Benmore Farm and often paired with neighbouring Stob Binnein. More about Ben More, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Munro, Marilyn, county top.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Stob Binnein (1,165 m), 1.7 km south
- Stob Coire an Lochain (1,067 m), 2.4 km south
- Meall na Dige (966 m), 2.5 km south-east
Challenges that include Ben More
More walks from Benmore Farm, east of Crianlarich
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Benmore Farm with Ben More up Stob Binnein
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NN 413 258, the summit at NN 432 244), 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.
Benmore Farm direct: questions and answers
How far is Benmore Farm direct?
Benmore Farm direct is 3.2 km one way to the summit of Ben More, with 1,003 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 6.4 km.
How long does Benmore Farm direct take?
About 2h 20m to the summit of Ben More and 2h 55m 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 3h 35m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Benmore Farm direct?
Benmore Farm direct starts from Benmore Farm, east of Crianlarich. The grid reference is NN 413 258.
Is Benmore Farm direct suitable for beginners?
Not as a first mountain. Peakify grades it Hard: steep, rough ground where a slip matters. Build up on an easier route first.
What time should I start Benmore Farm direct today?
By 12:50 at the latest. Sunset on Ben More today is 16:45, Benmore Farm direct takes about 2h 55m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Benmore Farm direct?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).