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.

View towards Loch Lomand from Ben Vane

On top of Ben Vane

Beinn Narnain

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.

Ben Lomond

974m/3195ft

date climbed

27/05/2013

time taken

3.5 hours

distance

11km

ascent

914m

OS Map

Landranger 56

Weather

Mixed, rain, mist and strong winds

Starting point : Rowardennan car park

Another early start and drive up to Loch Lomond to complete the most Southerly Munro in the afternoon. A very poor day for weather so it was a wet and windy ascent and quick run down. Not very memorable I am afraid and the camera did not make an appearance.