This Ben Ledi Cross of Fire Callander Solid Silver Souvenir Spoon was crafted in Birmingham 1922 by Sydney & Co. Parking area over bridge from A84. Cross the bridge and continue down to reach a t-junction with a blue waymarked path. Cross the hedge line via a small gap and turn left to head back towards Strathyre Lodges. Do not treat as a stroll though! TERRAIN Well walked paths, rough with some boggy sections on the descent. Ben Ledi is near Callander in the Scottish Highlands. Turn right here and very soon pass through the fence on the left to join the track nearer the river. Return by the same route. (Police) Sgt. Free walk sheet with precise description and UK OS map or walk map. On a clear day, the views from Ben Ledi are panoramic, with Lochs Lubnaig and Venachar below you and Ben Lomond, the … The 81-year-old has been climbing the mountain since October to reach the world's highest peak, Mount Qomolangma, to raise money for the local charity organization Strathcarron Hospice. Does your firm want to sponsor this route. We've seen some birds, might have been raptors. Ignore this, it leads up to private property. No spam. Ben Ledi is the highest mountain in the main part of the Trossachs. Park at the holiday resort café. The sun shining above the cross just below the summit of Ben Ledi, which was erected as a memorial to Sgt Harry Lawrie who was killed on duty with Killin Mountain Rescue in 1987. Copyright © 2021 10Adventures Inc. All rights reserved. Follow the footpath with the stream to your left. 443ft - Road and bike path D/A: mi 5.85 - alt. To the West the Glen Finglas Reservoir from the Summit. In the past, Ledi has also been taken to mean ‘hill of god’ and the summit of Ben Ledi is actually graced with a cross. From the tourist-infested (but lovely) town of Callander, look west to the largest of the nearby mountains — that’s where you’re heading! For the Stank Glen descent continue along the ridge, first northwest and then briefly north before continuing northwest again from a prominent prow, following a line of fenceposts at first. Once close to the stream a clear path descends into the Stank Glen, keeping to the right of the stream. Please consider setting up a direct debit donation to help support the continued maintenance and updates to Walkhighlands. Cross the forest road and continue uphill along a stepped path which becomes rocky higher up. Turn off the A84, following the sign for Strathyre Forest Cabins, to cross the Garbh Uisge to the south of Loch Lubnaig; on the far side of the bridge turn left to reach the parking area. Shame. This is one of the most distinctive of Scotland’s hills. 500m from the barn, the path joins a forested road; turn left here and continue ahead to cross a stream. Did not take our good camera that time. You’ll notice the summit of Ben Ledi to your left. After 250m you will see a road join from the left. This Corbett is a popular landmark and one of the more distinctive mountains within the Scottish Highlands. Towards the back of the park take the junction to the left (if you pass all the cabins you’ve gone too far) that leads you to more cabins and takes you behind the café. A short distance beyond is the cairn and trig point marking the summit of Ben Ledi. This is a well-maintained path. Ben Ledi (Beinn Leitir in Scottish Gaelic) is a mountain close by the Eco Camp, approximatley 7 miles away on the A821. Continue straight ahead through an area of regenerating birch trees. Scotland is under national lockdown. Follow the same Cabins signs. As well as the mountains already mentioned, Ben More and Stuc a'Chroin are prominent, together with Ben Lawers. Ben Ledi trail was tough. Ben Ledi. It's a moderate climb, but clearly marked, and is one of the most popular summits in the area. It lies about 6.4 kilometers (4 miles) north-west of Callander, near the village of Kilmahog. Ben Ledi. It is 879 m high, and is classified as a Corbett and a Marilyn. Head to the café and enjoy a reward after a great day’s walk! Follow this path that ultimately leads into the undergrowth. Path swings left (NN573093) to climb towards the southern nose of Ben Ledi.Path then swings right to join and ascend the southeast ridge of the mountain. This tarmac track turns to a gravel track, which will eventually make its way to the Callander Community Hydro barn. Tucked away between Callander and Brig o’Turk lies Loch Venachar, a freshwater loch loved by the locals for its fantastic fishing spots. 2690ft - Steep descent 7: mi 3.55 - alt. Ben Ledi is a conspicuous landmark on the very edge of the Highlands, above Callander. using a map and compass. Head to the café and enjoy a reward after a great day’s walk! It turns out we passed just five people and a dog the whole way up which was quite a surprise. The easiest descent route from here is to retrace your steps; the alternative descent described here via the Stank Glen is rougher and requires more navigation. Soon the track swings back to the left. Early life. Cross the river and turn immediately right. While Ben Ledi is a … Eventually you’ll come to a T-intersection. You will eventually rejoin the forest road you were on before, further down the hill. Ignore the first path that also heads towards the stream, but actually heads uphill; you want to go downhill. The hazy peak of Ben Ledi. This walk up Ben Lomond goes up an extremely popular mountain, but it is well worth joining the masses for…, Loch Venachar is a longish, low-level hike that takes you around the perimeter of Loch Venachar. Continue down the path, crossing a stile just to the left of a gate in a fence. This hike provides an excellent viewpoint and a superb climb. Open start point in Google Maps for directions. It’s a great day out. Cross the fence line via the kissing gate. To get to Ben Ledi trailhead, from Callander go north on the A84 to Crianlarich. Ben Ledi is a popular landmark in Stirling, Scotland. Note that if you reach little Lochan nan Corp then you have passed the bealach and need to retrace your steps about 300 metres; some walkers miss both the bealach and the lochan and end up getting into difficulties on the crags of Creag na h-Iolaire - so take care not to miss the descent. His father died of tuberculosis when Cross was aged eight. It's northern side is more open and gentle, however, distances are longer and the terrain a … Turn right here and follow the path round the side of the glen. Harry Lawrie, who died on duty with the Killin Mountain Rescue team in 1987. Harry Laurie who was killed on duty with Killin mountain rescue in 1987. Information is provided free of charge; it is each walker's responsibility to check it and navigate Click for details, Hear pronunciation Press to hear pronunciation. In Scotland, there are over 220 Corbetts and the term was originally coined by John Rooke Corbett–hence the name. 130m further on the forest road you’ll turn right through the wooden barriers onto a smaller footpath heading uphill. Brooding Ben Ledi looms large above Callander - one of those abrupt points where the Scottish Lowlands end and the Highlands begin. Highlands. The path follows the valley of a small stream up onto the ridge ahead, this section is approximately 1.0km in length. The path zig zags through the trees and passes a viewing area for an impressive waterfall. Ben Ledi is a familiar landmark from Callander and the highest mountain in the main part of the Trossachs. It is a very popular hill walk and its position on the edge of the Highlands makes it an excellent viewpoint. As with any mountain walk, hillwalking gear must be carried. The path heads steeply uphill. Trend L then R onto the ridge towards the summit then up the final climb to the trig point at 879 metres on Ben Ledi. After 4.8km, turn left to Strathyre Cabins. While Ben Ledi is a mountain, it’s actually specifically classified as a Corbett. PDF download available. Harry Lawrie (BEM) Killed in a helicopter crash on Ben More, February 1st 1987 , during a callout. The Summit Trig Point of Ben Ledi. The setting, beneath the fine After a couple of false summits the rockier summit, topped by trig point and an iron cross is reached. Good footwear and chocolate are recommended. The cross is a memorial to a member of the Killin Mountain Rescue team. Ben Ledi can also be climbed together with Benvane as they are linked by a long ridge. The WLA lies adjacent to Ben Lui (06) and Breadalbane – Schiehallion (10) WLAs and from some of its upper slopes and tops the wild land qualities appear to extend uninterrupted into these areas, especially 2805ft - Ben Ledi 6: mi 2.72 - alt. But it was really lovely. As well as the mountains already mentioned, Ben More and Stuc a'Chroin are prominent, together with Ben Lawers. Walking Route Highlights. Eventually the path emerges at the corner of a track. To start the Ben Ledi walk, from the café at Strathyre Cabins, turn left along the tarmacked road you drove in on, leading you further into the park. Rating: 4.1/5 (107 votes cast) Detailed route description and map. This may explain why Ben Ledi's name has been translated from the Gaelic as the Mountain of God (although it's more likely to be Beinn Leitir, the Hill of the Slope). Ben Ledi is a popular hill for hikers, embedded as it is, in the Trossachs, an area popularised by Sir Walter Scott: Ben Ledi is features in Scott’s poem: ‘The Lady of the Lake’. Continue ahead! Continue to climb, following the ridgeline as it curves to your left to the summit of Ben Ledi, some 1.5km further ahead. The path now becomes very well constructed After a while, the main path bears left and crosses the large stream – ignore the path to your right shortly before this. Mhor Bread & Tearoom, Mhor Fish and Mhor 84 are all worth a visit if you have time. The … These two hills can therefore be climbed in a single traverse if transport can be arranged. 1253ft - A crossing place in the fence 8: mi 4.61 - alt. Please let us know by clicking here. Walking can be dangerous and is done entirely at your own risk. 500m ahead at a junction with another path, keep left (although, the right-hand path will also bring you to the same spot a further kilometer up the hillside). Knowing how popular a hill Ben Ledi is and considering how bonnie a day it was, I was expecting to see countless people up there also starting their weekend on this wee beauty of a hill. A Corbett is any Scottish mountain over 762m and under 914m, with a drop of at least 152m between each listed hill and any adjacent higher one. None to start (cycle path from Callander to start). At the true summit, you’ll find an iron cross, erected to celebrate the life of Sgt. The cross is actually nothing to do with the ‘hill of god’ – it is a memorial to Sergeant Harry Laurie of the Killin Scottish Mountain Rescue team, who died in 1987 in a helicopter crash. Fell Runner Taking a Photo from the Memorial Cross on Ben Ledi. Through forestry, well maintained tracks and paths lead up Ben Ledi's hillside to a cross on the summit. NN5609 : Summit, Ben Ledi Ben Ledi (Scottish Gaelic: Beinn Leitir) is a mountain in the Trossachs, in the Highlands of Scotland.By road it lies about eight kilometres north-west of Callander, near the village of Kilmahog. Ben Ledi and Ben Lomond yurts share the woodland just a little way on from Stuc a’Chroin yurt and the two together make a great family camp. This eventually passes a building on the left and reaches the main drive for the houses along Loch Lubnaig. If doing this then Brig o' Turk is a better start point. It is a very popular hillwalk and its position on the edge of the Highlands makes it an excellent viewpoint. An alternative route following Stank Glen leaves the shores of Loch Lubnaig about 1.5 km north of the start of the main route, reaching the summit ridge near Lochan nan Corp. Met some interesting people on the hike, and we enjoyed some nice meals after at the Forest Retreat. Ben Ledi Cottage Ben Ledi, Callander, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park FK17 8HT Scotland Looking back at Ben Ledi Ben Ledi is a familiar landmark from Callander and the highest mountain in the main part of the Trossachs. Pop in before or after your hike! There are superb views…, The Ben A’an walk is a fun hike up what is commonly referred to as a mini mountain in Scotland.…, Today for free and be the first to get notified on new updates. walks in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. Don’t be fooled by the fake summits! Cross a logging road twice. If coming from Stirling, and the M9 motorway, take the junction 10 exit, signposted for Callander and Crianlarich, then follow the A84 to Callander. The path now swings right to join and ascend the southeast ridge of the mountain. The finial shows a hand holding a burning cross with 'BEN LEDI SAW THE CROSS OF FIRE' and ‘CALLANDER’ underneath. Along the crests towards Ben Vane, the route becomes gradually less frequented, but paths can be traced to give delightful walking and running terrain through grass and over undulating crests. At the next corner ignore the path to the left and stay on the track. 436ft. More walks are available. Here there is the option of a short detour to another viewing area, although the view is not as good as the higher waterfall, return to the track if making this detour. Open start point in Google Maps for directions. Well maintained hill path for the ascent, but rougher with some boggy sections on the descent. Ben Ledi has crags on its E slopes and a few near the summit but otherwise this is a grassy hill which is forested on its E and W slopes. Continue ahead past the summit and follow the path along the ridge that drops away towards the south-west. The ridge of Ben Ledi in winter. Further along, the track is joined by another path from the left; continue ahead. Become a Contributor at 10Adventures and share your adventures! Begin the walk by returning to the junction next to the bridge and turn left onto a waymarked footpath into the woods - there is a waymarker post. The indented under-edge of the chief alludes to Ben Ledi and the other mountain peaks (often snow-capped) in the vicinity of the town. Follow the footpath leading uphill to the right side of the barn. Ben Ledi is a popular landmark in Stirling, Scotland. The Loch Lubnaig is a tiny freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands. You can keep along the A84 road out of the town for 4-5 miles (past the Falls and Pass of Leny) till you reach the parking spot on your left. Ridge is broad and grassy. This symbol and motto is also the seal of the town of Callander. A short distance beyond is the cairn and trig point marking the summit of Ben Ledi. Almost 1.0km further along, at a hairpin bend, you’ll find the small footpath that leads off the back of the bend towards the stream and heads downhill. In the past, local people celebrated the summer solstice on the summit, getting as close to heaven as they could. At 2884 ft / 879m Ben Ledi isn’t a Munro, it’s a Corbett. Ben Ledi's prominent position beside Loch Lubnaig on the edge of the Highlands makes it an excellent viewpoint. Ben More, Ben Ledi and Stob Binnein are widely visible from the south and central Highlands and, on clear days, from the Central Belt. ... Cross a fence bridle and join up with the well-marked path. Cross the hedge line via a small gap and turn left to head back towards Strathyre Lodges. Cross near the summit of Ben Ledi, Trossachs of Scotland to commemorate Sgt. 5: mi 2.36 - alt. In each yurt there is a double bed and a double futon, plus a single sleepover mat which can be added for an extra child so they can sleep a family of five. The first of the Bens, Ben Ledi, overlooks the town, guarding the route north and bringing an abrupt end to the fields and farmland. As well as reading our description of each walking route, you can read about the experiences of others users on this walk and others.There are 83 user reports for this walk - click to read them. Make the most of their great Scottish menu and produce. People are asked to stay at home except for essential purposes. It then begins to climb again, reaching the first of a couple of grassy false summits, each followed by a short descent. Head downhill on the track following the blue marker post. Download .GPX file. Continue across the wide ridge to a fallen fence, ignoring the vague paths off to the left. This is very popular and often full in high season so it is a good idea to arrive early. Turn right along the track and follow it all the way back to the car park. The path climb continues and becomes steep in places; later it heads across over a forest track. Benvane and Ben Ledi are the two highest tops on a mountain that runs SE to NW on the western shore of Loch Lubnaig. When the path reaches a track continue straight across past the wooden barriers and then descend more steeply until another track is reached. It's most commonly ascended from the south where the approach routes are through deep glens and up steep slopes. Ben Ledi is a familiar landmark from Callander and the highest mountain in the main part of the Trossachs. Easy unsubscribe links are provided in every email. A constructed path leads from a car park on the A84 road just south of Loch Lubnaigto a fence at about 270M where a rough track continues to the summit via the south shoulder, a distance of just over 3 km. Here head right for a very short distance and then turn left downhill into the forest following the blue marker posts. Check out more amazing walks in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, like the Ben A’an, Ben Venue, Ben Lomond, or Loch Venachar. It is 879 m (2884 ft) high, and is classified as a Corbett. Glen. Toggle navigation. Download and print route directions. The cross was erected as a memorial to Sgt Harry Lawrie who was killed on duty with Killin Mountain Rescue team in 1987. The views to the left are magnificent, with Ben Lomond and the Arrochar Alps forming a grand skyline. Turn left and take the path that rises steeply up to a fence line. Ben Ledi offers you a tranquil walk in the charming Scottish countryside, just a short drive from Callander. Looking Back Towards Callander from the Summit. Ben Ledi from the Pass of Leny. The well-made path continues to ascend, including some stone steps, giving good views back to Loch Lubnaig and across Callander into the lowlands. Looking at the lake with a birds eye view, you’ll quickly understand where Loch Lubnaig gets its name, as Lùbnaig means crooked in Gaelic. 650ft - Forest trail 9: mi 5.04 - alt. Useful Information Ben Ledi. Finally got some good weather though. The path swings round to the left to climb towards the southern nose of Ben Ledi, at one point descending briefly. While his father was a member of the Church of England, Cross grew up in his Irish mother's Catholic faith, in the Tulse Hill neighbourhood of London. At 879 metres above sea level the summit is the highest in the Trossachs, an outstanding viewpoint and marked with an iron cross. Please see the photographs. Head to Taste of the Trossachs in Callander and pick up an award-winning savory pie. The ridge can be followed right down to the bealach, or alternatively a wet path cuts off to the right slightly earlier (if taking this, ignore a path which forks off to the right and heads down beside the Coire na Fuaire stream as this is steeper - it is better to descend by the Bealach nan Corp stream). Ben Ledi, which means the mountain of god, lies just past Callander in the Trossachs. Meet the more obvious junction and turn left towards the summit. You'll find it on the road to the Highlands, just north of the town of Callander. The eastern slopes of Ben Ledi are owned by Forestry and Land Scotland, and form part of the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. Ben Ledi is a mountain that stands 872 meters high, making it a Corbett in the Scottish classification. While a steep hike, the top of Ben Ledi offers superb views over Lochs Lubnaig and Venachar below you and Ben Lomond, the Arrochar Alps and a series of Highland peaks in the distance. The Forest Retreat at Strathyre is open from 8a.m.-8p.m. Cross was born Harry Bernard Cross in London in 1947, to a working-class family. At 721m Ben Cleuch is the highest point in the rounded Ochil Hills. The ridge is broad and grassy, with an excellent path. Ben Ledi was quite hard. The cross was erected as a memorial to Sgt Harry Lawrie who was killed on duty with Killin Mountain Rescue team in 1987. He was the son of Catherine (née O'Donovan), a cleaner, and Harry Cross, a doorman and nurse. Angus Whyte from Dunblane in Scotland climbs Mountain Ben Ledi for the 13th time, December 25, 2020. A Pair of Walkers Leaving the Summit of Ben Ledi. Have you found an error or is any information wrong or missing? After 3.0km of descent, the path meets a broader track; turn left. The track soon runs parallel to another. From the second false summit (Meall Odhar) the true, somewhat rockier summit comes into view at last, topped by an iron cross. The publication of The Lady of the Lakeby Sir Walter Scott began the influx of visitors to the area, and today the stone streets are packed with teashops and tartan. Located between the two popular mountains, Ben Ledi and Ben Vorlich, it’s hard to miss this stunning waterway. It makes for a relatively easy descent, ideal for enjoying views down to Loch Venachar (to the right) and Loch Lubnaig (to your left). It weighs c13.5g The stem is a wee bit bent. Stretching for 6.0km, the lake offers stunning waterfronts along the surrounding trail and can be used by kayakers and canoeists looking for a peaceful paddling spot. Other routes and challenges. Further on the views over Callander really begin to open up, with the Wallace Monument and perhaps even Stirling Castle visible, backed by the Pentlands on a good day, whilst Loch Venachar comes into view closer at hand when the ridge is gained. 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