Ben More and Stob Binnein

 



This majestic Munro is situated just outside Crairnlarich. There is a narrow strip of land that you can park next to the start, although there is a proper layby a couple of hundred meters further along the road. We parked at the layby and walked back to the signpost. 


The start of the walk follows a familiar farm track with the accompanying sheep in the field. After you are through the top gate, look out for the wooden sign post showing the track to the top of Ben More. This track is the steepest way to get to the summit. 




Follow the track upwards, take your time as it can be quite a challenge. Take regular breaks to take in the views. During our walk we were enveloped by clouds. Even because of this we were able to get to the summit without any issues.



From the top we continued along the ridge, be careful here especially in bad weather. The tracks descends to the col. From here it ascends again up to the summit of Stob Binnein. To return, retrace your steps back to the col. There is a path that leads down to the left skirting around the side of Ben More, which will take you back to the farm track.





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