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Linlithgow Group

We are the Linlithgow Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Ben Cruachan is considered by Walkhighlands to be one of the finest Munros in the southern Highlands , with jagged peaks and fine rocky ridges as well as stunning views. The ridge walk to Stob Dàimh makes for a classic circuit around the Cruachan reservoir.
The walk will climb up to the dam at the south of the Cruachan reservoir and, from there, along the west side of the reservoir to approach Ben Cruachan from the south. The route then follows the ridge eastwards to Stob Daimh and circles back round to descend to the east side of the reservoir and back through the trees. Estimated finishing time 5.30pm, back at West Port by 7.30pm.

This walk may be changed to Sunday 23rd March depending on weather forecast.

Saturday, 22 March 2025
Meeting time:
6:30 am
Start time:
8:30 am
Estimated finish time:
5:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
13.8km / 8.6mi
Ascent:
1376m / 4514ft
Type:
circular

Local Walk Grade:  A

OS sheet:  377

Features

  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 99400 77001
Nearest postcode:
EH49 7AW
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Meeting time:
6:30 am

West Port car park.

Starting point

Grid reference:
NN 08000 26701
Nearest postcode:
PA33 1AN
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Start time:
8:30 am

Parking by the Falls of Cruachan railway station.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking