Ben Venue from Ledard Farm
Ben Venue - one of the rockiest hills in the Trossachs - is not in view from Loch Àrd, which results in this approach being quieter than that from Loch Achray. Nonetheless the beautiful broadleaved woodland of the lower Ledard Glen provides a picturesque approach, though the upper glen is boggy. Once on the ridge, the views are magnificent.
Terrain
Path up the Ledard Glen is very muddy in places with a section of broken boardwalk requiring care. Boggy in the uppper glen. On Ben Venue itself the going is rough and rocky.
Public Transport
None to start.
Start
Ledard Farm, Loch Àrd.
Hillwalking in Winter
Please note that hillwalking when there is snow lying requires an ice-axe, crampons and the knowledge, experience and skill to use them correctly. All route descriptions and difficulties given here are for summer conditions. See our Winter Skills page for basic information on the essential skills, techniques and knowledge needed for winter hillwalking.
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