Ben Chonzie
Mountain Distinctive rounded Munro near Loch Earn
Grassy Munro on the eastern edge of Perthshire, reached from forest tracks. Walkers favour the straightforward ascent and broad views across Strath Tay.
Ben Chonzie is a mountain in Perthshire, central Scotland, with a summit elevation of 931 metres and listed as a Munro. It is a broad, rounded hill rather than a craggy peak.
The summit is a peat- and grass-covered plateau that provides wide-ranging views when visibility is good; walkers typically approach along well-defined routes from surrounding glens. The rounded terrain makes it a relatively steady ascent compared with rockier Scottish peaks.
The hill appears on historic and modern maps and has long been used for grazing and hillwalking. It is part of the upland landscape shaped by glacial and post-glacial processes.
Located in central Scotland’s uplands, it lies within the southern Highlands of Perthshire and is accessed from minor roads that serve nearby glens and hamlets.
- Elevation: Summit height is 931 metres, making it a Munro on Ordnance Survey maps.
- Views: Rounded, grassy summit often gives extensive visibility in clear weather, including views across central Perthshire.
How to Get to Ben Chonzie #
Ben Chonzie is usually accessed from Glentarken or Lochearnhead; local car parks provide start points and tracks that lead toward the summit. Public transport to nearby towns is available but sparse.
Tips for Visiting Ben Chonzie #
- The summit ridge is heavily eroded in places-avoid the obvious ruts and stick to rockier lines where possible to protect the vegetation.
- Try an early start to take advantage of calmer mornings and better visibility.
- Look for the old military cart tracks-evidence of historical activity in the area.
Best Time to Visit Ben Chonzie #
Late spring through early autumn offers the safest conditions and best visibility for this upland.
Weather & Climate near Ben Chonzie #
Ben Chonzie's climate is classified as Subpolar Oceanic - Subpolar Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -2°C to 14°C. Heavy rainfall (2189 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (282 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (185 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (202 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (194 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (237 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (234 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (245 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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