How far is Ben Vrackie from Pitlochry?

Walk time and distance it is about 5 miles, 2.5 miles there and back. Walking guide books recommend you allow between 4 to 5 hours. How difficult is the Ben Vrackie walk? We are often asked this.

Where is Ben Vrackie?

Perthshire
Ben Vrackie (Scottish Gaelic: Beinn a’ Bhreacaidh; sometimes anglicised as Ben Y Vrackie) is a mountain in Perthshire, Scotland. It lies north of the town of Pitlochry and reaches 841 m (2759 feet) high at its summit.

Is Ben Vrackie easy to climb?

Climbing Ben Vrackie is an easier climb than most hills in Scotland (and is one of the most popular hills for beginners) but it is always worth being prepared for bad weather with good shoes and wet weather gear.

How difficult is Ben Vrackie?

Ben Vrackie is a 5.7 mile out and back trail located near Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, Scotland that features a lake and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and nature trips.

What’s the easiest Munro to climb?

Easiest Munros

1. 1 – The Cairnwell and Carn Aosda. Recommended route.
2. 2 – Meall nan Tarmachan. Recommended route.
3. 3 – Carn Liath on Beinn a’Ghlo. Recommended route.
4. 4 – Ben Chonzie. Recommended route.
5. 5 – Cairngorm. Recommended route.
6. 6 – Schiehallion. Recommended route.
7. 7 – Mount Keen. Recommended route.
8. 8 – Driesh and Mayar.

How long does it take to walk up and down Schiehallion?

Schiehallion is a 3,553-foot high mountain in Perth & Kinross which is one of the easiest Munros to climb in Scotland. The wide and rough footpath offers visitors superb views of the surrounding countryside on a hike to the summit that should take 3-4 hours in total.

How many Metres is a Munro?

Munros are mountains over 3,000 ft (914.4m).

Can you climb Ben Lomond in trainers?

Yes you can just turn up, best to go early in summer for a parking spot, carpark is £3, as for trainers, yes people do do it in trainers but it is not recommended, there are rocky parts even on the tourist route and if you slip or misplace your footing then ankle injuries are possible, boots will support your ankles.

How do you bag a Munro?

To bag a Munro is to reach the top of the hill then you’re able to tick it off your list. The ultimate aim is to complete a “round” of the Munros. This means that you will have reached the top of all the Munros.

Can a beginner climb Schiehallion?

One of Scotland’s best known hills, Schiehallion is one of the easiest Munros to climb on a fine summers day. It takes the form of a broad ridge, with the famous conical appearance only apparent from across Loch Rannoch.

What’s the easiest Munro?

Is Sgoran Dubh Mor A Munro?

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Also known as the Speckled Mountain, Ben Vrackie is a mountain in the north of Pitlochry, Scotland. At its summit, Ben Vrackie is approximately 841 metres high, and this point of the mountain can be reached using a direct path from the town of Pitlochry.

How do I get to Moulin from Ben Vrackie?

Add this walk to your wishlist. Start at the Ben Vrackie car park which is just northwest of Moulin. Turn left off the A924 immediately behind the Moulin Hotel and follow the road uphill and continue straight ahead at a junction. The car park is a short distance up the lane on the right.

Is Ben Vrackie a good climb?

Ben Vrackie is indelibly associated with the town of Pitlochry at its foot, and has for long been an extremely popular ascent for those visiting the town. The summit is a great viewpoint and the ascent follows good paths through woodland, open moorland and past picturesque Loch a’ Choire.

How do I get to the start of the Ben Vrackie walk?

Turn left to climb gently uphill and through the Bealach na Searmoin to eventually return to the outward Ben Vrackie path where you turn right and head downhill to the start of the walk. Enjoyed this walk route or find Walkhighlands useful?