Munro · Fife & Perthshire
Ben Chonzie
Ben Chonzie (931m) — sometimes called Ben-y-Hone — is the most southerly Perthshire Munro, an isolated rounded summit standing well clear of the main Breadalbane chain above Comrie. The hill is famous for its mountain hare population and is widely regarded as one of the easiest Munros — a broad gentle whaleback with a clear stalkers' path most of the way to the summit shelter cairn. A popular first Munro for Central Belt walkers.
Quick facts
- Height
- 930.4m/ 3052ft
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 819 m
- Time
- 5–8 hrs
- Grid ref
- NN773308
- Parking
- NN742273
- Nearest city
- Perth
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
Glen Lednock path 35% · Open hillside 45% · Summit plateau 20%
Park at the small lay-by at Coishavachan in Glen Lednock, north of Comrie. Take the rough estate landrover track north up the glen for around 4km, then follow the clear stalkers' path west onto the broad south ridge of Ben Chonzie. Climb gently to the summit cairn and stone shelter at the high point. Return reverses the line. Around 13km return with 700m of ascent — a gentle Munro day.
Terrain
The Glen Lednock estate landrover track gives firm fast surface for the lower part of the approach. The stalkers' path onto the south ridge is clear and well-trodden. The summit area is broad mossy turf with a substantial cairn and stone shelter at the high point. The descent reverses the line on excellent path. Watch for mountain hares in summer.
In winter
A reasonably gentle winter Munro by Perthshire standards. The broad summit collects wind-blown snow but seldom produces avalanche-prone slopes. The Glen Lednock side road can drift but the A85 at Comrie stays gritted. The relevant forecast area is SAIS Southern Cairngorms. Phone signal is reasonable at the trailhead but fades on the open hill.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 37m
- Edinburgh2h 47m
OS maps: OS Landranger 51, OS Landranger 52
Mobile signal: Reasonable signal at Comrie. Signal weakens above 700m on the open hill. Download maps before the drive up Glen Lednock.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:29
- Sunset
- 22:00
- Civil dawn
- 03:27
- Civil dusk
- 23:02
NOAA Solar Calculator · 7 June 2026
On a long-distance route
Ben Chonzie sits within 5km of these named long-distance walks — useful for trail-pack rest days or section extensions.
Around Ben Chonzie on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Gleneagles station
Glen Devon; Ochil ridges; Auchterarder; PGA Centenary course access
24km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Aberfeldy
Loch Tay base — Ben Lawers, Tarmachan ridge, Birks of Aberfeldy
20km from the hill
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On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: The Glenturret
Crieff — Scotland's oldest working distillery; Famous Grouse Experience
10km from the hill
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Ben Chonzie — common questions
- How hard is Ben Chonzie?
- Ben Chonzie is rated 4/5 (challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 16km with 819m of ascent and takes most walkers 5-8 hours. Terrain: The Glen Lednock estate landrover track gives firm fast surface for the lower part of the approach.
- Where do I park for Ben Chonzie?
- Standard parking is at NN742273 near Perth. Check the parking grid reference on an OS map before travel; informal laybys can fill on summer weekends.
- When is the best time to climb Ben Chonzie?
- The standard good-weather months for Ben Chonzie are May, June, July, August, September, October. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.
- Can I bring my dog up Ben Chonzie?
- Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.
- Is there mobile signal on Ben Chonzie?
- Reasonable signal at Comrie. Signal weakens above 700m on the open hill. Download maps before the drive up Glen Lednock.
- Is Ben Chonzie safe in winter?
- A reasonably gentle winter Munro by Perthshire standards. The broad summit collects wind-blown snow but seldom produces avalanche-prone slopes. The Glen Lednock side road can drift but the A85 at Comrie stays gritted. The relevant forecast area is SAIS Southern Cairngorms. Phone signal is reasonable at the trailhead but fades on the open hill.
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