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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.

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
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Overview

Ben Venue is a mountain of real character. The ascent is a great walk with both boggy and rocky ground higher up, and stunning views from the summit. Pending conditions, crampons and ice axe may be needed and a head torch should be carried.

Wednesday, 11 December 2024
Meeting time:
7:45 am
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
14km / 8.7mi
Ascent:
725m / 2379ft
Type:
circular

OS Sheet 57. Local walk grade Slow A

 

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Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 99400 77001
Nearest postcode:
EH49 7AW
what3words:
luckier.speared.billiard
Meeting time:
7:45 am

West Port

Starting point

Grid reference:
NN 50499 06801
Nearest postcode:
FK17 8HZ
what3words:
delusions.yard.functions
Start time:
9:00 am

Ben Venue car park at Loch Achray

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