Ben Venue facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ben Venue |
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Ben Venue and Achray Forest
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 729 m (2,392 ft) |
| Prominence | c. 545 m |
| Parent peak | Ben Lomond |
| Listing | Marilyn, Graham |
| Naming | |
| English translation | The Miniature Mountain |
| Language of name | Scottish Gaelic |
| Geography | |
| Location | Stirling (council area), Scotland |
| Parent range | Trossachs |
| OS grid | NN477061 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 57 |
Ben Venue is a fantastic mountain located in the beautiful Trossachs area of Scotland. Its name comes from the Scottish Gaelic words "A' Bheinn Mheanbh," which means "the miniature mountain."
This mountain stands about 2 kilometers southwest of the pier at the southern end of Loch Katrine. Near the base of Ben Venue, close to Loch Katrine, you'll find a spot called Bealach nam Bò. This name means "the pass of the cattle." Long ago, this pass was used to move cattle, sometimes without permission, across the land.
Discover Ben Venue
Ben Venue is a very popular spot for hiking and exploring. It offers exciting trails and incredible views for adventurers like you!
Getting to the Top
You can reach Ben Venue from a few different starting points. One popular way is from the Ledard farm track near Loch Ard. This route takes you along the Beinn an Fhogharaidh ridge. Another common starting point is the car park at the head of Loch Achray. Both of these routes are about 5 kilometers long.
It's important to know that the slopes facing Loch Katrine are very steep. They also have dangerous cliffs. Because of this, signs in the forest warn hikers not to go directly up or down this side of the mountain. Even though some small paths exist there, it's much safer to use the main routes.
Summit Views
Ben Venue actually has two summits, or high points, that are quite close to each other. The eastern summit has a special marker called a triangulation pillar. This point is 727 meters above sea level. This height is often given as the mountain's total height.
However, maps from the Ordnance Survey show that the western summit is a tiny bit higher, at 729 meters. From either summit, on a clear day, you can see amazing distances! You might spot the Firth of Forth and the Clyde. You can also see the Isle of Arran and the unique Paps of Jura. Closer views include Loch Katrine, Ben A'an, Ben More, Stob Binnein, Ben Lomond, and the dramatic Arrochar Alps.
