Ben Ledi Climbing Notes Matthew McCann from UNITED KINGDOM writes: This morning (Saturday) at 07:50 beginning of walk, moderate drizzle of rain, patches of snow still on the ground, path easily negotiable but ground mostly frozen, so still slippy. 650ft - Forest trail It doesn’t take long but it’s sore on the knees. Ben Ledi is a fine hill in the wonderful Trossachs hills. 131m 1: km 0.69 - alt. Ben Chu Shappi Khorsandi ... experience and the difficulty of the terrain as factors in accidents in the hills. 1253ft - A crossing place in the fence 8: mi 4.61 - alt. 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. It's normally approached from the A84 car park, but starting from Callander along the dismantled railway - now a national cycle route - allows you to visit the impressive Falls of Leny on the way. 855m - Ben Ledi 6: km 4.37 - alt. Difficulty – 7/10. Sat, Sep 17, 2016, 9:30 AM: Time: Meet at CandleRiggs Carpark, Alloa, or Sainsburys, Stirling for 08:45 or at the hill for 09:30am. After you’ve had your piece and rest, the descent begins. 382m - A crossing place in the fence 8: km 7.42 - alt. 2805ft - Ben Ledi 6: mi 2.72 - alt. 820m - Steep descent 7: km 5.72 - alt. Ben Ledi - Stuc Dhud is a 3,485 m moderately popular red singletrack trail located near Callander. Waypoints : D/A: mi 0 - alt. Waypoints : D/A: km 0 - alt. Ben Ledi (Beinn Leitir in Scottish Gaelic) is a mountain in Stirling, Scotland.It is 879 m (2884 ft) high, and is classified as a Corbett.It lies about 6.4 kilometres (4 miles) north-west of Callander, near the village of Kilmahog.It is situated in the Trossachs, an area often regarded as having some of the most romantic scenery in the Highlands. 1932ft - Head around the mountain range 5: mi 2.36 - alt. This popular trail to the highest peak in The Trossachs is a steep hill climb but well worth the effort for the spectacular views of Loch Lubnaig and the surrounding hills. As with any mountain walk, hillwalking gear must be carried. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 72 m black diamond climb. 1181ft - Wide turn 3: mi 0.93 - alt. Ben Ledi is located in the Trossachs and stands above Loch Lubnaig between the village of Strathyre and the town of Callander. It is a very popular hillwalk and its position on the edge of the Highlands makes it an excellent viewpoint.Terrain:Well maintained hill path for the ascent, but rougher with some boggy sections on the descent. It adds a couple of hours to the route, but makes this great hill into a … 360m - Wide turn 3: km 1.5 - alt. Ben Ledi's long ridge may look appealing from the car park, but it's a steep climb to the top! 430ft 1: mi 0.43 - alt. 431m - A crossing place in the fence 4: km 2.21 - alt. 1414ft - A crossing place in the fence 4: mi 1.37 - alt. Ben Ledi hillwalk. 198m - Forest trail 589m - Head around the mountain range 5: km 3.79 - alt. Summary:Ben Ledi is a familiar landmark from Callander and the highest mountain in the main part of the Trossachs. 837ft - Forest path 2: mi 0.7 - alt. The summit is at 2,884 feet and it's a round trip of 4¾ miles. Through forestry, well maintained tracks and paths lead up Ben Ledi's hillside to a cross on the summit. Ben Ledi (from Strathyre cabins) Total Ascent: 2481 feet: Total Descent: 2471 feet: Max Elevation: 2804 feet: Min Elevation: 2690ft - Steep descent 7: mi 3.55 - alt. The parking area is small so we need to keep cars to a minimum.Estim 255m - Forest path 2: km 1.12 - alt. 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