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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · Central Scotland

Ben Lui

Also known as: Beinn Laoigh

In or near Dalmally.

Free admission

Ben Lui — Named summit at 1130 m.

Ben Lui, mountains & hills in Central Scotland

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
Nearest railway station
Tyndrum Lower · 7.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Ben Lui, the nearest railway station is Tyndrum Lower, which is 7.2 km away. Entry to the mountain is free. There are no specific accessibility details provided.

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About

Ben Lui is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Also known as: Beinn Laoigh. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 1130 m.". Coordinates: 56.3970°, -4.8106°.

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Official information

Ben Lui is a prominent mountain in the Southern Highlands, renowned for its beauty and challenging climbs. Visitors can approach the peak from various routes, with the most common starting from Glen Lochay, offering stunning views and opportunities for scrambling. The area is popular for hiking and exploring the surrounding natural landscape.

From the Wikipedia article

Ben Lui (Scottish Gaelic: Beinn Laoigh) is a mountain in the southern Highlands of Scotland. It is a Munro with a height of 1,130 metres (3,710 ft). Ben Lui is in northeast Argyll and is the highest peak of a mountain chain that includes three other Munros. It has five well-defined ridges radiating out from the summit. Four corries lie between the ridges, including Coirre Gaothaich on the northeast side of the mountain.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
56.3970, -4.8106
Address
Argyll, Scotland
Nearest railway station
Tyndrum Lower7.2 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ben Lui?
Ben Lui is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
What is Ben Lui?
Ben Lui — Named summit at 1130 m.
How do I get to Ben Lui?
The nearest railway station is Tyndrum Lower, about 7.2 km away. Its coordinates are 56.3970°, -4.8106°.
Is Ben Lui free to visit?
Yes, Ben Lui is free to enter.
How do I get to Ben Lui?
The nearest railway station is Tyndrum Lower, about 7.2 km away.