Corbett · Arrochar & Trossachs
Ben Ledi
Callander's local hill and the highest summit in the Trossachs. A brilliant first Corbett and a popular evening walk for locals on long summer days.
Quick facts
- Height
- 879m/ 2884ft
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 730 m
- Time
- 4.5 hrs
- Difficulty
- 2 / 5
- Grid ref
- NN562098
- Parking
- FK17 8HE
- Nearest city
- Stirling
Standard route
Standard route from the Strathyre cycleway car park, up through forestry then onto the open southeast ridge. Clear path throughout.
Terrain
Forest tracks, then a clear hill path. No scrambling, no navigation difficulties in good visibility.
In winter
Snow cover common Dec-Mar. The summit ridge can be wind-scoured.
Best time of year
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Getting there
- Glasgow1h 15m
- Edinburgh2h 30m
OS maps: OS Explorer 365