Moderate: Ben Gullipen (414m) & Beinn Dearg (427m)
Details
Hoping for good weather, if forecast is bad i'll change date this time...
This route gives a nice, longer gradual incline walk up to Ben Gullipen on waymarked forest tracks. Ben Gulipen top and the path to Beinn Dearg is boggy. (Same route back as there's rough paths only coming off Beinn dearg to the NW or SE).
Great views to Wallace monument, Loch Vennachar, Ben Venue and Ben Ledi.
Weather dependent. Planning to go for a coffee in Callander after walk (Free parking at Ancaster road, beside Bowling club).
Dog Friendly. For any queries on the day 07901 987769.
Meet up point: the large Coilhallan Forestry Car Park (Free) which is signposted just before the Wheels Cycling centre. From the A81, the car park is approx 2km along the Invertrossachs Road.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/FzPyDxJA2c12zkMW9
NB a head-torch is recommended for walks at this time of year.
TERRAIN
Good track at start/end of walk- boggy near Ben Gullipen top and in the small descent to Beinn Dearg.
ROUTE (OS)
https://explore.osmaps.com/route/29356813/Ben-Gullipen-and-Beinn-Dearg
MAP
OL46 Trossachs
WALK STATS
Distance: 10 miles, 16km
Ascent: 566m
Time: 5 hours
SUITABILITY/PARTICIPATION STATEMENT
You are responsible for deciding if this event is suitable for you, coming adequately prepared and looking after yourself on the walk. If there's any questions about suitability, please contact the organisers.
The Scottish Hillwalkers and Activities Group recognises that hill walking, scrambling and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.
PACE
You must be surefooted and have the fitness and stamina to complete the walk without difficulty. We will walk as a group at a **moderate pace**
CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT
You must ensure that you come adequately prepared for this walk, with full waterproofs, warm clothes, gloves and hat and food and water.
WEATHER FORECAST
Please make sure you check the weather forecast before you come:
Please remember to check the website the night before the walk - if the weather forecast is very bad we may change or cancel the walk, or move it to a different day.
LIFTS/MEETUP TIME
We will be at the car park for 9.45 to start walking at 10.00am.
If you need a lift please use the comments box below to ask for one. If receiving a lift plse share contact details.
Please arrive ready to walk and we will only wait for 5 minutes before leaving.
RSVPs
• Yes: You intend to come and will turn up.
If you can't make it, change your RSVP to NO to allow someone else to take your place.
GROUP ETHOS
Please remember the organiser is not the leader of the walk - we lead ourselves and make decisions and walk AS A GROUP. If you don't like the sound of that, perhaps this walk is not for you :-)
Be considerate:
Follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code for COVID-19 https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/access-outdoors-during-current-coronavirus-outbreak-guidance-public-and-land-managers be aware of farm animals, wildlife and nesting birds, keep all your litter and #TakitHame.
If you are unwell or have a cold/flu, please don't come on the walk. The hills will always be there and we will see you the next time.