the Arrochar Alps

The Arrochar Alps are a tight group of individual hills, more rugged and steep than most of the other hills in the Southern Highlands.

Ben Vane	915m / 3002ft
Beinn Irme	1011m / 3317ft
Beinn Narnain	926m / 3038ft
date climbed	15/05/08	time taken	6 hours
distance	20km	ascent	1550m
OS Map	Landranger 56	Weather	Sun and good visibility
Starting point : Iveruglas A82 Loch Lomond

After an early start and drive up to Loch Lomond, the 3 Munros aound the head of Coiregrogain were completed in an afternoon. After the steep ascent of Ben Vane, a fair amount of descent and ascent was needed to reach the second Munro of the day, Beinn Irme. A straightforward descent of Beinn Irme lead to the bealach and 300m of ascent to the final Munro of the day Beinn Narnain. Wonderful views down Loch Long to the Kyles of Bute were enjoyed then the steep descent back to the road tackled. A fine day.

Ben Vorlich	943m/ 3094ft
date climbed	20/05/08	time taken	4 hours
distance	10km	ascent	900m
OS Map	Landranger 56	Weather	Good sun and visibility
Starting point : Iveruglas A82 Loch Lomond

An afternoon ascent of Ben Vorlich completed the Arrochar Alps. A simple up and down affair.
	View from the summit towards the 3 other Arrochar Alps peaks