April 19, 2009 9:00 AM - 47 attended

Ben Vorlich - Hill of the Bay (3231feet)

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.

  • Jane G
    Jane G

    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

    Posted February 28, 2009 at 7:47 PM
  • graz
    graz

    I can provide a lift for 3 people - I'm in the west end of Glasgow

    Posted April 5, 2009 at 7:07 AM
  • Patrick
    Patrick

    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

    Posted April 5, 2009 at 2:25 PM
  • A former member

    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!

    Posted April 13, 2009 at 7:48 AM
  • mwole adamba
    mwole adamba

    Hi folks anybody to offer a lift from city centre i astay in south side still looking please for a lift

    Posted April 13, 2009 at 12:38 PM
  • Audrey Brown
    Audrey Brown

    I am coming from Edinburgh, might take my car if enough people want a lift? Let me know if anyone is coming from Edinburgh

    Posted April 14, 2009 at 10:25 PM
  • ann
    ann

    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!

    Posted April 15, 2009 at 9:32 PM
  • mwole adamba
    mwole adamba

    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

    Posted April 15, 2009 at 9:37 PM
  • Jim McNally
    Jim McNally

    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!

    Posted April 17, 2009 at 2:37 PM
  • Fran - Founder of GWHC
    Fran - Founder of GWHC

    Woohoo Jim Mick..................Anaaaallllllly! Glad yer comin!

    Posted April 17, 2009 at 3:52 PM
  • Moira
    Moira

    Happy to offer anyone a lift from George Square

    Posted April 18, 2009 at 12:47 PM
  • A former member

    Got space in car now if anyone needs a lift?? Stay in west end Glasgow - happy to pick anyone up in vicinity

    Posted April 18, 2009 at 2:03 PM
  • mwole adamba
    mwole adamba

    cheers guys that was great walk lets keep the spirit
    abs

    Posted April 19, 2009 at 7:28 PM
  • ann
    ann

    That was fab. I burned despite the kind people who gave me suncream. Now I cannot move for pain. AWESOME day! Cheers!

    Posted April 19, 2009 at 8:25 PM
  • SARAH  SANAGHAN
    SARAH SANAGHAN

    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?

    Posted April 19, 2009 at 10:52 PM
  • Patrick
    Patrick

    Great people. Great walk. Great weather. Great day :)

    Posted April 20, 2009 at 3:13 PM
  • Hilary
    Hilary

    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!

    Posted April 23, 2009 at 1:27 PM
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47 attended
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  • Event Host
    Fran - Founder of GWHC
    Co-Organizer
    Well done team Ben Vorlich! Could not have wished for a better day sun, fun and erm.....lots of other stuff. Thanks for your healing hands Gillian. The sun was out in full force I've even got white bits, and no, circle of truthers it is not mayo.....Gordon I can see you glowing from my window tonight! A great day and a great turn out. Thanks guys!
  • Mags Burnett
    A good challenge for my first munro. Couldn't have asked for a better day. The sun shone down on us for the whole walk. Sandwiches never tasted so good!
  • Margaret L
    Intrepid Off-Tracker
    A great day.Wheather,walk and company couldnt have been better.
  • Patrick
    Great people. Great weather. Great walk. Great day :) Highly recommend this group to everyone.
  • IanS
    Excellent weather with a great walk and fantastic views. It was good to see past and new faces.
  • anne flaherty
    1
    What a great day, my maiden trip with the group and I thoroughly enjoyed meeting some really lovely people. Fran did a fab job. looking forward to the next one.
  • Colin Rogers
    Sonic Boom Boy
    Fabulous weather and stunning views and as always, great company along the way! Well done Francesca for organsing another great day out.
  • Anna Hamilton
    Another great day with the Hillwalking group. A tough climb at times, especially near the summit but still thoroughly enjoyable throughout.
  • SARAH SANAGHAN
    Fantastic
  • Jane G
    1
    Hard work but a what a great day. The weather was perfect, sunshine all day and a nice breeze at the top to cool us down. Views incredible !!!!
  • Stephen
    Perfect weather and beautiful views. Pity about Stuc a' Chroin but it did look a little daunting. One for another day.
  • mwole adamba
    5
    Thanks afolks for offereing a such great walk , the sun the spicy teaand the people were all great . Looking forward for another munro , lets keep the spirit of care sharing, thanks a gain for the people who offered lifts cheers Abs
  • Maureen (Rannoch Moor Moe)
    had a fab day weather was fantastic. . . . . . never quite made it to the top !!
  • Cammy
    Had a brilliant day, weather was amazing (wish I'd packed sun screen) and a great view at the top. A really friendly group of people and all got mad with wheel-barrow racing in the beer garden towards the end lol
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