Ben Vorlich (Loch Lomond)

Ben Vorlich, at 943 metres, is one of the Arrochar Alps above Loch Lomond — not to be confused with its namesake above Loch Earn — a substantial mountain with fine views over Loch Lomond and the surrounding peaks, often combined with neighbouring Ben Vane for a demanding day.

The route starts from the Inveruglas car park on the A82. Following the same initial approach used for Ben Vane, crossing the road and passing the Inveruglas power station before joining the track towards Loch Sloy Dam, the route for Ben Vorlich diverges to follow paths and tracks up the mountain's northern or southern flanks — the standard ascent tackles the north-east ridge via Coire Creagach, a mixture of path and open hillside with increasingly fine views back over Loch Lomond and across to Ben Lomond as height is gained. The upper mountain has two tops, connected by a broad, undulating ridge, with the summit cairn on the southern top offering the finer outlook, taking in the length of Loch Lomond to the south and the surrounding Arrochar peaks.

Most walkers combine this Munro with Ben Vane, given the shared starting point at Inveruglas and the relatively short connecting distance between the two mountains via the Glen Loin approach, making for a substantial two-Munro day.

The round trip taking in Ben Vorlich alone from Inveruglas is typically five to six hours; combined with Ben Vane, the full day extends to seven to eight hours or more given the additional ascent and descent involved.

The connecting terrain between Ben Vorlich and Ben Vane is genuinely rough in places, and full hillwalking fitness is required for the combined round — this remains a serious mountain day despite the popularity and accessibility of the Arrochar Alps generally.

Parking at Inveruglas is chargeable, with toilets and a café on site; Citylink buses stop at Sloy Power Station on the A82.