Key Details
Distance and Elevation
Distance: 8.8 miles / 14.2 km
Elevation: 2577ft / 786m
recommended Footwear
Trail shoes are recommended but road shoes would manage, particularly if dry.
Recommended running
Easy time on feet run up Scotland’s miniature mountain in the heart of the Trossachs. Take your time and enjoy the views.
local coffee fix
The station cafe on the main high street of Aberfoyle does good locally roasted coffee, tasty cakes, good hot food. Alternatively, Ben Ledi cafe in Callander if heading back that way is also good.
Local running shop:
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Route details
Park in the Ben Venue car park just over Duke’s Pass, by Brig O’Turk and Loch Achray. Follow the way marked trail into and through the woods, initially flat then steeply climbing. As you leave the woodland the way markers end but all you need to do is follow the main track you are on up to the pass over the bealach.
From the bealach there are brilliant views towards Ben Lomond. Head right/north to begin the final climb up to the summit. There are a few short section where hand may touch rock but it is mostly a good trail. Visit the twin summits, take in the stunning views over Loch Katrine and the Trossachs, before retracing your steps to get back.
Similar alternatives nearby
- Ben Ledi
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