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Ben Chonzie Summit
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Mountain biking
4.4
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Mountaineering
5.0
(3)
Running
5.0
(1)
Hikes up Ben Chonzie take you to a hefty 3,054 feet (931 m) with both straightforward and more challenging paths to choose from. The easiest route is a clear track for most of the way, followed by a grassy ridgewalk. This makes it great if you’re after your first Munro.
A perfect Munro for wildlife spotting
Each season brings new beauty to Ben Chonzie hikes. Spring sees snowmelt and mountain hares, still white from winter, cautiously foraging on the flat summit. Summer brings lush, vibrant shades of green to the valleys and mountainsides with grazing sheep and chortling streams.
The colours in autumn turn the peak into a stunning mixture of oranges, browns, greens and goldens. You can watch out for deer, but they’re harder to see against such a backdrop. Instead look up for buzzards circling gently.
The summit is marked by a roofless stone shelter, ideal for a photo and a snack out of the wind. The enormous Loch Turret Reservoir shines to the south and you can look north to spy the magnificent Lawers range.
This mountain is majestic on a sunny day but conditions can change rapidly so always hike prepared and keep an eye on the sky. More experienced hikers can choose a western approach, with crags and steeper sections to navigate.
Find parking at Invergeldie and the Loch Turret dam. Campsites and other accommodation can be found in Comrie and Crieff.
Tips
October 7, 2020
Mountain biking
February 22, 2023
Hiking
August 9, 2023
Mountain biking
The summit plateau is a SSSI (Site of Special Scientific interest) for the flora and fauna. Riding along the plateau to the summit is fantastic, the views are stunning.
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Ben Chonzie Summit
4.5
(21)
174
hikers
26.1km
08:50
1,270m
1,270m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.4
(20)
182
hikers
16.8km
05:30
700m
700m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
30.3km
10:06
1,410m
1,410m
Hike the difficult 18.8-mile Ben Chonzie and Auchnafree Hill loop, gaining 4634 feet with panoramic views and diverse terrain.
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Elevation 920 m
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yes
Wheelchair access
no
Dog Friendly
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