Kinlochard via Ledard up Ben Venue: route map, distance and time
729 m · Loch Lomond and The Trossachs
Ben Venue is a rugged Graham in the heart of the Trossachs, rising above Loch Katrine and Loch Achray with a double summit.
A path follows the Ledard Burn uphill, then climbs onto the summit ridge.
Kinlochard via Ledard at a glance
| Distance | 5.9 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 700 m |
| Time up | 2h 20m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 3h 30m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Ledard Farm, Kinlochard |
| Start grid reference | NN 453 022 |
| Summit grid reference | NN 474 063 |
Kinlochard via Ledard 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 Kinlochard via Ledard 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 07:17, sunset 16:46. Start by 12:16 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 30m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:19, sunset 16:43. Start by 12:13 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 30m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Ben Venue summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Ben Venue right now. The main Ben Venue page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Ben Venue forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS West Highlands forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Ben Venue
Ben Venue is a rugged Graham in the heart of the Trossachs, rising above Loch Katrine and Loch Achray with a double summit. More about Ben Venue, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Graham, Marilyn.
Challenges that include Ben Venue
Other routes up Ben Venue
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loch Achray | 8.3 km one way | 694 m | 2h 50m | Moderate |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NN 453 022, the summit at NN 474 063), 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.
Kinlochard via Ledard: questions and answers
How far is Kinlochard via Ledard?
Kinlochard via Ledard is 5.9 km one way to the summit of Ben Venue, with 700 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 11.8 km.
How long does Kinlochard via Ledard take?
About 2h 20m to the summit of Ben Venue 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 Kinlochard via Ledard?
Kinlochard via Ledard starts from Ledard Farm, Kinlochard. The grid reference is NN 453 022.
Is Kinlochard via Ledard 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 Kinlochard via Ledard today?
By 12:16 at the latest. Sunset on Ben Venue today is 16:46, Kinlochard via Ledard 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 Kinlochard via Ledard?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).