Ben Lui
Mountain Scottish mountain (Munro) known for conical summit.
Ben Lui rises above Crianlarich as a classic Scottish Munro; walkers come for steep ridgelines, rocky summits and wide views over Loch Lomond & Trossachs country.
Ben Lui is a mountain in the southern Scottish Highlands and is classified as a Munro, with an elevation of about 1,130 metres. It is a prominent peak in the Breadalbane region and is well known among Scottish hillwalkers.
The mountain has steep slopes and pronounced corries and is commonly climbed from valley trailheads in a day. Routes include steep ascents that require good navigation and mountain fitness under winter conditions.
Historically the mountain formed part of local estate and grazing land and later became a recreational objective as mountaineering and hillwalking developed in Scotland. It is often grouped with nearby peaks on multi-summit walks.
Ben Lui stands near the village of Crianlarich and is within the broader area of the southern Highlands, roughly west of the city of Stirling and accessible from the central Scottish glens.
- Elevation and status: Classified as a Munro at 1,130 metres elevation, it is a popular target for hillwalkers and offers multi-route ascents of varying difficulty.
How to Get to Ben Lui #
Nearest villages with car and rail access include Crianlarich and Tyndrum. Roads from the A82 and local B-roads lead to parking and trailheads; public transport reaches Crianlarich by train.
Tips for Visiting Ben Lui #
- Start early-Ben Lui's summit can be cloud-capped by afternoon and the slopes are steep and demanding.
- Use the Crianlarich and Tyndrum area as a base; public transport reaches these towns by rail.
- Experienced hillwalkers should choose routes according to ability; the ascent involves rocky terrain and occasional scrambling.
Best Time to Visit Ben Lui #
Summer offers the most stable conditions, but mountain weather can change quickly in any season.
Weather & Climate near Ben Lui #
Ben Lui's climate is classified as Subpolar Oceanic - Subpolar Oceanic climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -2°C to 12°C. Heavy rainfall (3135 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 (394 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. Heavy rain (259 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (300 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (174 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (159 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (153 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (170 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C. Heavy rain (204 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. Heavy rain (283 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (337 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (344 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (358 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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