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Beinn Each

Beinn Each from Ardchullarie Mor on Loch Lubnaig

Start/Finish

Loch Lubnaig lies between Strathyre to the north and Callender to the south on the A84 which goes from Stirling to Lochearnhead. There is a deep lay by at the start which is about 3 miles south of Strathyre and about 6 miles north of Callender. Ardchullarie Mor does not seem to be signed at all but it is on the map. It is the entrance to the right of way to Loch earn via Glen Ample with the lay by a few metres to the north.

Distance/Time

11 km      About 4 hours

Peaks

Beinn Each, 813 m, NN 601 158. OS sheet 57.

Introduction

This is a relatively straight forward walk with a path all the way to the summit. The path is generally in good condition but has some steep sections. There are excellent views in all directions. On a clear day one can see Ben Ledi, Ben Vane, Ben More, Stob Binnein, other Crianlarich hills, Meall an t- Seallaidh and Creag Mac Rainich but the outstanding view is to Stuc a' Chroin as Beinn Each offers the best view from any direction as both are on the same ridge. This view alone justifies the ascent.

Route

(1) From the lay by, walk the few metres S to the entrance to Glen Ample. There is a tarmac drive to begin with which then goes right to the house. The path to Glen Ample goes straight on, almost on the bank of the river, to a metal gate where there is a sign. Beyond here is a path which goes up the left side of a fence. In places, the path is narrow lower down but then enters forestry before reaching a forestry track. Turn left here and follow the track to a gate where it leaves the forest and enters sparse natural woodland before finally emerging into open country. Soon after, and with forestry still on the left, a sign post is reached which points to the path up Beinn Each. There is a small cairn on the right at this point and a ruin about 50 m further up on the left of the track. This point is at NN 590 150. The path is initially on the E side of a burn coming down from a wide heathery gully which branches higher up. Follow the path which is distinctive all the way, even through the patch of ferns which are there in the summer. Higher up the path roughly follows the N branch of the gully but at no time gets close to either gully. Higher up, it meets some old fence posts which head towards the summit although they are not needed as the path is so obvious. Eventually, the path emerges on a small plateau where a tiny cairn on a low outcrop near a steep drop marks the summit of Beinn Each, 813 m. The views of Stuc A' Chroin are stunning.

(2) Retrace the path back to the forestry track then back to the start taking care not to miss the path off the forestry track.

Notes

(a) This walk took place on 17th February, 2002 and 9th September, 2013.

(b) If considering the inclusion of the Graham of Sgiath a' Chaise which lies on the other side of Glen Ample, it is better to use the outward path back to Glen Ample rather than pick a way down the line of old fence posts when they diverge from the path. This will add a little walking in Glen Ample but will be much quicker.

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