Ben Chonzie via Glen Lednock

Summary

An easier ascent by Munro standards, Ben Chonzie can be climbed in a long half day and is the highest summit in a large area of heather moorland.

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Grade

Bog Factor

3.5/5

Rating

Terrain

Easy track and then moorland with a path (indistinct in places), short boggy section. Careful navigation is needed on the return.

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.

Getting there

Start

Start of Coishavachan track, Glen Lednock.

Public Transport

Nearest bus at Comrie. The walk could be approached by using the Deil's Cauldron route.

Start Grid Ref

NN743273

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Walk Statistics

Distance: 12.5km / 7.75 miles
Time (summer conditions): 4 - 5 hours
Ascent: 712m (Profile)

Summits Climbed

Munro: Ben Chonzie

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Stage 1

Start the walk from the parking area opposite the old school at Coishavachan up Glen Lednock (not the signed Old School 900m before the parking area). From here walk up the track towards the houses at Coishavachan. Turn right in front of the two low cottages and go through the gate and onto a rougher track. The track curves to the left and passes the buildings and gently climbs uphill.

Stage 2

Keep following the track and go over a bridge and through the gate. As the climb increases the views back improve and the route up the flank of Ben Chonzie can be seen. Pass the small dam on the Invergeldie Burn and climb up the other side. Where the track splits, keep on the main track to head uphill.

Stage 3

The track climbs more steeply and fords a stream. Keep straight ahead where a track leads off to the left and continue climbing. Before reaching the crest of the hill ahead, turn off the track onto a path on the left, at a sharp bend to the right, there is a small cairn marking the spot. The path is boggy to start with but then improves although it is indistinct in places. The route follows the easy, broad ridge, of heather and blaeberry plants, with grand views back over the glen.

Stage 4

Keep to the easiest ground. climbing steadily. Soon a line of metal fence posts is seen, these lead to the summit and are an excellent navigational aid in poor weather. Follow the fence posts when they turn NE at a right angle and head up the final slope to the summit at 931 metres and the large shelter just beyond. There are good views down Loch Turret.

Stage 5

The easiest return route is by the same outward path. Careful navigation is needed when leaving the fenceline to return to the bulldozed track - take care to retrace your steps south from the fence to regain the track. Keep a look out for mountain hares - Ben Chonzie has a large population of these fast-running creatures, whose coat changes from brown to white in the winter.

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