Corbett · Fife & Perthshire
Ben Vrackie
Pitlochry's home hill and the most-walked Corbett in Perthshire. Family-friendly path the whole way and a brilliant viewpoint for a first Corbett.
Quick facts
- Height
- 841m/ 2759ft
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 740 m
- Time
- 4.5 hrs
- Difficulty
- 2 / 5
- Grid ref
- NN951632
- Parking
- PH16 5EQ
- Nearest city
- Perth
Standard route
Walk in via Moulin and the hill loch (Loch a Choire). Excellent path. The final pull from the loch is steep but short.
Terrain
Well-built path throughout. The most beginner-friendly Corbett in central Scotland.
In winter
Snow common Dec-Feb. The path stays obvious but ice axe sensible above the loch.
Best time of year
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 50m
- Edinburgh2h 45m
OS maps: OS Explorer OL49