Ben Venue Group Walks | Join a Walk
Join group walks, find walking companions and friends, or organise your own!
Don't walk alone! Find friendly walkers to explore Ben Venue together. Join scheduled group walks or start your own.
Elevation
729m
2,392 ft
Prominence
545m
Coordinates
56.2250, -4.4620
NN474063
OS Map
57
Explorer: OL46S 365S
The summit is marked by a prominent cairn and offers panoramic views over the Trossachs and Loch Katrine.
Ben Venue is predominantly composed of granite and has been shaped by glacial activity, giving it its rugged appearance. The Boulder fields and outcrops near the summit are fascinating for geology enthusiasts.
The views from the summit include Loch Katrine, Ben Lomond, and the surrounding hills of the Trossachs National Park.
The name Ben Venue is derived from the Gaelic 'Beinn Mheabha', which translates to 'the mountain of the isle'.
Ben Venue has cultural significance in local folklore and has been a favourite for walkers and climbers since the Victorian era.
This popular route begins at the Loch Achray car park and follows a well-defined path through woodland before ascending steeply onto the open hillside. The trail offers stunning views of Loch Katrine and the surrounding Trossachs. The summit provides panoramic vistas of the surrounding hills and lochs.
Starting at Ledard Farm, near Loch Ard, this route is slightly longer and includes a pleasant forest walk before climbing onto the open hillside. The path is well-trodden and provides a scenic approach to the summit, with views of Ben Lomond and Loch Katrine along the way.
A looped route starting and ending at Loch Achray car park. This variation ascends via the main path and descends along the less-travelled southern ridge, offering a quieter and more adventurous experience. The descent provides excellent views of Loch Katrine and the surrounding Trossachs.
This lesser-used route begins from the car park near Loch Katrine and follows the Gleann Riabhach valley. It involves a steeper and rougher climb but rewards walkers with solitude and expansive views of the Trossachs. The trail eventually joins the main path near the summit.
A longer and more challenging route starting at Kinlochard, following a mix of forest tracks and open hillside paths. This approach offers a quieter ascent and includes views of Loch Ard and Ben Lomond before reaching the summit.
Parking is available at the Loch Achray car park, which is approximately a 5-minute walk from the trailhead.
Buses run from Aberfoyle to Loch Achray; however, services may be limited, so check local timetables.
Facilities in Aberfoyle include cafés, restaurants, and public toilets.
Join friendly walkers exploring Ben Venue and surrounding area
More walks starting close to this area
Create a walk and let others join you. It's free and easy!
Some common questions about the hills answered
Many walkers use Walkmates to join or organise walks with others. You can check for group walks around Ben Venue through the maps
Activity varies by location and time, but Walkmates lets you see whether others have shared walks or shown interest in this area. Find other people through the walking friends search walking friends for Ben Venue search or of course create your own walk for Ben Venue
Yes. If there aren’t any walks listed already, you can create a walk and make it available for others to join.
If you're signed up to Walkmates, you can create a walk to Ben Venue.
There are often multiple ways to walk this hill, depending on experience and route preference. Walkmates helps you explore walks and routes that others have shared.
Yes. You can suggest or create routes to share with others. Walkmates focuses on the social side of walking, so routes are used to help people organise walks and explore areas together, rather than as detailed navigation tools or route libraries.
Other uses really appreciate knowledgeable walkers sharing their routes. Share your favourite route to Ben Venue here
We always strive to keep the information on Walkmates as accurate as possible. If you find an error, please let us know through the contact form and we'll aim to correct it as quickly as possible
Grid Ref: NN474063
+ 5 more nearby hills
Find more walking companions in the area
No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!