Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Ben Vorlich
Also known as: Beinn Mhùrlaig
In or near Tarbet.
Ben Vorlich — Named summit at 943 m.
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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
- Ardlui · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Ben Vorlich in the Scottish Highlands, the nearest railway station is Ardlui, which is 3.7 km away. Entry to the mountain is free. There are no specific accessibility details provided.
About
Ben Vorlich is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Also known as: Beinn Mhùrlaig. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 943 m.". Coordinates: 56.2740°, -4.7551°.
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Official information
Ben Vorlich is a prominent mountain located on the west side of Loch Lomond, known for its steep ascent and scenic views. Visitors can choose from various routes to reach the summit, including a challenging climb from Loch Sloy or a more circuitous route from Ardlui.
From the Wikipedia article
Ben Vorlich (Scottish Gaelic: Beinn Mhùrlaig) is a mountain in the Arrochar Alps of Argyll, in the Southern Highlands of Scotland. It reaches 943 metres (3,094 ft), making it a Munro. It lies between Loch Lomond and Loch Sloy. Ben Vorlich is the highest point of the historic county of Dunbartonshire. The A82 road and the West Highland railway line run on the eastern side of Ben Vorlich, above the shoreline of Loch Lomond. The peak forms a north–south ridge on the western side of Loch Lomond, with a subsidiary ridge known as Little Hills running from the summit east down to the shores of the loch. There are three small summits around 800 m apart along the main ridge; the central one is the highest, though the southern one has a trig point.
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- Coordinates
- 56.2740, -4.7551
- Address
- Arrochar Alps, Argyll, Scotland
- Nearest railway station
- Ardlui — 3.7 km
- Official site
- www.walkhighlands.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n258820144 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Ben Vorlich, Loch Lomond (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ben Vorlich (Lomond) - geograph.org.uk - 1456731.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Ben Vorlich
Natural landmarks · 0.0 km
Ben Vorlich North Top
Mountains & hills · 0.5 km
Little Hills West
Mountains & hills · 0.8 km
Loch Sloy
Lakes · 1.3 km
Little Hills East
Mountains & hills · 1.3 km
Loch Sloy
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.3 km
Sloy-Awe Hydro-Electric Power Scheme
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Ben Vorlich South Top
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Stob na Coinnich Bhacain
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
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Ben Vorlich — 943m high mountain in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ben Vorlich?
- Ben Vorlich is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Ben Vorlich?
- Ben Vorlich — Named summit at 943 m.
- How do I get to Ben Vorlich?
- The nearest railway station is Ardlui, about 3.7 km away. Its coordinates are 56.2740°, -4.7551°.
- Is Ben Vorlich free to visit?
- Yes, Ben Vorlich is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ben Vorlich?
- The nearest railway station is Ardlui, about 3.7 km away.