Moulin via Loch a' Choire up Ben Vrackie: route map, distance and time
842 m · Perth and Kinross
Ben Vrackie is an 842m Corbett above Pitlochry, climbed from the car park at Moulin by a good path past Loch a' Choire.
A path climbs through woods and over moor to the loch, then zigzags up the steep summit cone.
Moulin via Loch a' Choire at a glance
| Distance | 5.3 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 680 m |
| Time up | 2h 10m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 3h 15m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Ben Vrackie car park above Moulin |
| Start grid reference | NN 943 592 |
| Summit grid reference | NN 950 632 |
Moulin via Loch a' Choire 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
- Moulin Inn0.0 km
- The Old Mill Inn1.1 km
- The Coach House1.2 km
- MacKenzies Coffee House & Gifts1.2 km
- Mac & Pinch1.2 km
- Coffee Break1.2 km
- Public toilets1.2 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Moulin via Loch a' Choire takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 45m | 2h 40m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 10m | 3h 15m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 40m | 4h 0m |
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 07:15, sunset 16:41. Start by 12:26 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 15m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:18, sunset 16:39. Start by 12:24 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 15m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Ben Vrackie summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Ben Vrackie right now. The main Ben Vrackie page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Ben Vrackie forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Southeastern Highlands forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Ben Vrackie
Ben Vrackie is an 842m Corbett above Pitlochry, climbed from the car park at Moulin by a good path past Loch a' Choire. More about Ben Vrackie, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Corbett, Marilyn.
Challenges that include Ben Vrackie
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NN 943 592, the summit at NN 950 632), 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.
Moulin via Loch a' Choire: questions and answers
How far is Moulin via Loch a' Choire?
Moulin via Loch a' Choire is 5.3 km one way to the summit of Ben Vrackie, with 680 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 10.6 km.
How long does Moulin via Loch a' Choire take?
About 2h 10m to the summit of Ben Vrackie and 3h 15m 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 0m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Moulin via Loch a' Choire?
Moulin via Loch a' Choire starts from Ben Vrackie car park above Moulin. The grid reference is NN 943 592.
Is Moulin via Loch a' Choire 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 Moulin via Loch a' Choire today?
By 12:26 at the latest. Sunset on Ben Vrackie today is 16:41, Moulin via Loch a' Choire takes about 3h 15m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Moulin via Loch a' Choire?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).