Will meet up at George Square for those of you car sharing and meeting in Glasgow or at Ben Vorlich
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This route approaches Ben Vorlich from the north side and offers splendid scenery. At the same time it is a justifiably popular introduction to the higher Scottish peaks. Within an hour or so drive of many larger Scottish cities, the climb is readily accessible on a day trip. At any time of year, and even in poor conditions, the broad ridge leading from Loch Earn is a well-trodden and relatively safe walk suitable for young and old, and on a fine day you may well encounter a dozen or more parties making their way up or down.
The approach is from the single track road that skirts the southern side of Loch Earn, beloved by fly fishermen for the plump brown trout and rainbows that are at their best in May. There is adequate roadside parking by Loch Earn on most days close to the Ardvorlich estate (Grid ref. NN632231). The path avoids the main route to the house, skirting around it to the east, and is well signposted. A pleasant, and well-made up track gradually ascends through parkland to the tree line, from where the route leaves Glen Vorlich over a fine footbridge that crosses the Coire Buidhe burn and then takes a steep ascent due south up the broad ridge to the summit trig point at 985 metres. A broad and fairly level path leads in a few hundred metres to the eastern summit, just a metre or so lower.
Here, the more adventurous will head across the fairly rugged Bealach an Dubh Chorein for the additional attractions of Stuc a Chroin - 975 metres. There are a couple of possible alternative descent routes back to the car, mainly involving a traverse across rough scree and heathery slopes. Having two young boys with me on this occasion, and with biting snow cutting across and turning the summit into a white-out, we sensibly headed back down the way we had come.
The views towards the north are quite stunning on the descent, with a wide plateau across the Nevis range still well plastered in snowfields until late in the season, and the lovely deep blue of the loch below.
It is an easy Munro, but none the worse for that, and a great, old fashioned kind of day out on the hills that cannot fail to appeal to folk who might baulk at the bigger and sterner challenges visible to the north.
I can provide a lift for 3 people - I'm in the west end of Glasgow
I am desiring a lift too. I stay in Dumbarton and can meet anywhere nearby, Glasgow etc. If anyone has space and is excited about having me join with them for the journey then please leave me a message. Thanks
I'd like to come along, but need a lift. I'm based in Edinburgh, but can meet in Glasgow, or anwhere I can get to on train/bus/bike. Thanks!
Hi folks anybody to offer a lift from city centre i astay in south side still looking please for a lift
I am coming from Edinburgh, might take my car if enough people want a lift? Let me know if anyone is coming from Edinburgh
Hello! I am also looking for a lift, if this isn't too late in the day. Can pay petrol, live southside of Glasgow, can hopefully make it to other parts of Glasgow if this is more convenient! Thankyou!
Hi folks still looking for a lift for the sunday walk willing to share petrol price and able to meet george square for the lift
Thanks a Abs
Haven't been along for ages it seems. Looking forward to it. Have 3 spaces in car and will be going to George Square. Jim Mick......nally!
Woohoo Jim Mick..................Anaaaallllll
ly! Glad yer comin!
Got space in car now if anyone needs a lift?? Stay in west end Glasgow - happy to pick anyone up in vicinity
cheers guys that was great walk lets keep the spirit
abs
That was fab. I burned despite the kind people who gave me suncream. Now I cannot move for pain. AWESOME day! Cheers!
Excellent day out in the sun. Met some lovely people, and enjoyed a great hill. Look forward to the next one. Cant see where to rate this event though- am I being thick?
Yeah, great walk in lovely weather with a great group of people and really good ethos to group. Hope to make another one soon. And thanks Mark for the lift. Will have to start planning my playlist for the next one!
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I know its ages away but can anyone offer me a lift. i live in the North side of the city and can meet near Maryhill or in City Centre. Thanks xx