Loch Lomond & The Trossachs
Ben Ledi Weather
Mountain forecast and current conditions · summit 879m
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 06:28
- Sunset
- 20:04
- Civil dawn
- 05:49
- Civil dusk
- 20:43
NOAA Solar Calculator · 5 September 2026
About the weather here
Ben Ledi (879m) is the big hill above Callander and one of the most-climbed Corbetts in Scotland, because it is close to the central belt and the path from the Loch Lubnaig car park is straightforward. It is also the first real hill the weather meets coming up from the Forth valley, which is why it is so often in cloud when Callander is dry.
What to expect
Ben Ledi is a hill of two halves. The forested lower path is sheltered and warm; above the treeline the south-east ridge opens out and the wind arrives all at once. The summit ridge running north to Stank Glen is broad and grassy and in cloud has few features. Rain here is frequent — the Trossachs are wet — and the hill's position on the Highland edge means it often has cloud on it when hills further north are clear.
Wind exposure
Moderate to high. The upper south-east ridge and the summit are open to the south-west, and the transition from shelter to full exposure at the treeline catches people out. In a westerly gale the summit ridge is unpleasant but the path is never technical; the hazard is cold rather than terrain.
Winter conditions
Ben Ledi holds snow less reliably than the Munros to the north, but the upper ridge ices readily and the steep path section above the forest becomes slick. It is a good winter introduction on a settled day and a miserable one in wind and sleet. The Stank Glen descent has steep ground and needs care in snow; no avalanche forecast covers this hill.
Outside the SAIS network. No Scottish Avalanche Information Service forecast covers Ben Ledi; SAIS forecasts six areas only. In winter, judge snow stability on the hill from first principles.
Official forecasts
Always check an official mountain forecast before setting out. Current conditions displayed above are from the Open-Meteo API and are indicative only.
Hills in this area
| Hill | Height |
|---|---|
| Benvane | 821m |
| Beinn Each | 811m |
| Sgiath a' Chaise | 644m |
| Stuc a' Chroin | 973m |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Ben Ledi often in cloud?
- Yes. It is the first big hill north of Callander and takes the brunt of moist air coming off the Forth valley, so the summit is frequently capped when the town is clear. Check the cloud-base figure in the mountain forecast rather than the valley forecast.
- How exposed is the Ben Ledi path?
- Sheltered in the forest, then fully exposed once the path breaks out onto the south-east ridge. The summit ridge is broad and open to the south-west. It is not technical, but there is nowhere to shelter above the treeline.
- Can I climb Ben Ledi in winter?
- Yes, on a settled day it is a good winter hill. The upper path ices and the summit ridge can hold hard snow, so carry an ice axe and crampons from roughly November to March and check the forecast freezing level.
- Which forecast covers Ben Ledi?
- The MWIS area linked on this page covers Loch Lomond and the Trossachs; the Met Office mountain forecast gives summit wind and temperature. There is no SAIS avalanche forecast for Ben Ledi.
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