Inveruglas via the south-east ridge up Ben Vane: route map, distance and time
916 m · Loch Lomond and The Trossachs
Ben Vane is the lowest of the Arrochar Munros, a steep and rocky hill above Inveruglas on Loch Lomond, climbed by its south-east ridge.
A track leads into Coiregrogain, then a steep path climbs the south-east ridge with rocky steps.
Inveruglas via the south-east ridge at a glance
| Distance | 5.4 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 891 m |
| Time up | 2h 35m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 3h 40m, down the same way |
| Grade | Hard |
| Start | Inveruglas car park, Loch Lomond |
| Start grid reference | NN 320 095 |
| Summit grid reference | NN 277 098 |
Inveruglas via the south-east ridge 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
Near the start
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long the Inveruglas via the south-east ridge takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 2h 5m | 3h 0m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 35m | 3h 40m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 3h 10m | 4h 30m |
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 07:18, sunset 16:47. Start by 12:07 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 40m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:20, sunset 16:44. Start by 12:04 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 40m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Ben Vane summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Ben Vane right now. The main Ben Vane page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Ben Vane forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS West Highlands forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Ben Vane
Ben Vane is the lowest of the Arrochar Munros, a steep and rocky hill above Inveruglas on Loch Lomond, climbed by its south-east ridge. More about Ben Vane, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Munro, Marilyn.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Beinn Ime (1,012 m), 2.6 km south-west
Challenges that include Ben Vane
More walks from Inveruglas car park, Loch Lomond
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Inveruglas via Loch Sloy up Ben Vorlich
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NN 320 095, the summit at NN 277 098), 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.
Inveruglas via the south-east ridge: questions and answers
How far is the Inveruglas via the south-east ridge?
The Inveruglas via the south-east ridge is 5.4 km one way to the summit of Ben Vane, with 891 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 10.8 km.
How long does the Inveruglas via the south-east ridge take?
About 2h 35m to the summit of Ben Vane and 3h 40m 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 30m for the round trip.
Where do you park for the Inveruglas via the south-east ridge?
The Inveruglas via the south-east ridge starts from Inveruglas car park, Loch Lomond. The grid reference is NN 320 095.
Is the Inveruglas via the south-east ridge 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 the Inveruglas via the south-east ridge today?
By 12:07 at the latest. Sunset on Ben Vane today is 16:47, The Inveruglas via the south-east ridge takes about 3h 40m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for the Inveruglas via the south-east ridge?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).