Inveruglas via Loch Sloy up Ben Vorlich (Loch Lomond and The Trossachs): route map, distance and time
943 m · Loch Lomond and The Trossachs
Ben Vorlich is a 943m Munro at the north end of Loch Lomond, the highest point of Dunbartonshire, climbed from Ardlui or Inveruglas.
Follow the hydro road towards Loch Sloy, then climb the steep west slopes to the summit ridge.
Inveruglas via Loch Sloy at a glance
| Distance | 6.4 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 927 m |
| Time up | 2h 50m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 4h 5m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Inveruglas car park |
| Start grid reference | NN 320 095 |
| Summit grid reference | NN 295 124 |
Inveruglas via Loch Sloy 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 Inveruglas via Loch Sloy takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 2h 20m | 3h 20m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 50m | 4h 5m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 3h 25m | 5h 5m |
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 11:42 to be down before dark, allowing 4h 5m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:20, sunset 16:44. Start by 11:39 to be down before dark, allowing 4h 5m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Ben Vorlich summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Ben Vorlich right now. The main Ben Vorlich page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Ben Vorlich forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS West Highlands forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Ben Vorlich
Ben Vorlich is a 943m Munro at the north end of Loch Lomond, the highest point of Dunbartonshire, climbed from Ardlui or Inveruglas. More about Ben Vorlich, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Munro, Marilyn, historic county top, county top.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Ben Vorlich North Top (932 m), 0.5 km north
Challenges that include Ben Vorlich
More walks from Inveruglas car park
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Inveruglas via the south-east ridge up Ben Vane
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 295 124), 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 Loch Sloy: questions and answers
How far is Inveruglas via Loch Sloy?
Inveruglas via Loch Sloy is 6.4 km one way to the summit of Ben Vorlich, with 927 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 12.8 km.
How long does Inveruglas via Loch Sloy take?
About 2h 50m to the summit of Ben Vorlich and 4h 5m 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 5h 5m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Inveruglas via Loch Sloy?
Inveruglas via Loch Sloy starts from Inveruglas car park. The grid reference is NN 320 095.
Is Inveruglas via Loch Sloy 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 Inveruglas via Loch Sloy today?
By 11:42 at the latest. Sunset on Ben Vorlich today is 16:47, Inveruglas via Loch Sloy takes about 4h 5m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Inveruglas via Loch Sloy?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).