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Ben Ledi Summit
Hiking
5.0
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While there are several hiking trails to choose from, the most popular begins at the southern end of Loch Lubnaig and gets busy in good weather. You’ll find the trails non-technical and, as a result, it makes for an ideal trek for those newer to mountain hiking as well as any hiker up for a beautiful jaunt.
Far reaching landscapes and forested slopes
When you hike up Ben Ledi, it’s the views that will capture your imagination. Thanks to its position in the far east of the Trossachs, you can gaze east across the Central Belt and its patchwork farmland with lochs Venachar and Lubnaig sparkling below.
The summit is marked by a cairn and trig point while an iron cross a little way to the south east stands as a memorial to Sergeant Harry Lawrie. A member of Killin Scottish Mountain Rescue, Lawrie lost his life on nearby Ben More during a rescue in the 80s.
A day hiking Ben Ledi is multifaceted thanks to a forested beginning and return, particularly if you descend via Stank Glen. Summiting doesn’t take long with reasonable fitness and, if you have time, stopping at the Falls of Leny on the way to Callander is a spectacular end to a hiking adventure.
Ben Ledi is well known for its windy summit and no matter what the weather looks like, always be prepared for changeable conditions and cloud. In winter the summit is still attainable for winter mountaineers.
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Best routes near Ben Ledi Summit
4.8
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876
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9.36km
03:55
720m
720m
Embark on a challenging 5.8-mile (9.4 km) hike around the Ben Ledi & Stank Glen loop, a difficult route that climbs 2348 feet (716 metres) and typically takes around 3 hours and 54 minutes to complete. This trail offers diverse terrain, from rough tracks and steep mountain paths to boggy sections, all while providing expansive views over Loch Lubnaig, Loch Venachar, and the wider Trossachs landscape. From the summit of Ben Ledi, you can see across the Forth Valley and towards distant peaks like Ben More on a clear day.
Prepare for a strenuous experience requiring good fitness and sure-footedness, especially on the steep and scrabbly sections with loose rock and gravel, particularly during the descent through Stank Glen. Navigation can be tricky in Stank Glen, so make sure you have a map to stay on track. The path to the Ben Ledi summit is generally well-maintained, but the glen descent is rougher and narrower.
Ben Ledi, the highest peak in the Trossachs, holds historical significance, having been featured in Walter Scott's "Lady of the Lake." Near its summit, you will find a memorial cross dedicated to Sgt Harry Lawrie. Stank Glen, despite its name, is celebrated for its scenic beauty, featuring attractive natural landscapes and the wonderful cascades of the Stank Burn Waterfall. Keep an eye out for various birds like chaffinches and wrens, and enjoy the delightful wooded slopes, especially vibrant in autumn.
4.9
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577
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(15)
77
hikers
23.1km
07:16
800m
800m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 850 m
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