Ben Chonzie

Ben Chonzie nestles between the Perthshire towns of Crieff and Comrie and is a good option for all abilities with both easy and more challenging routes taking you to the top.

The approach via Glen Lednock is not a daunting hike, and manageable in a long half day. An established track takes you most of the distance, finishing with a short grassy section.

To stretch your legs on a longer trek you could instead try the ascent from Loch Turret, near Crieff.

Ben Chonzie is a Munro known for its gorgeous scenery and varied wildlife.  It offers a family-friendly walk amidst heather moorland with its flat summit an appealing stopping spot for everyone to rest and refuel. Pause for a snack and a selfie; green valleys and small streams providing your Insta-ready backdrop.  

Flora and fauna abound; you can find mountain hares and deer on the hillside, and keep your eyes peeled for buzzards swooping dramatically overhead.

Nearest town: Crieff and Comrie
Distance: 12.5km / 7.75 miles
Time: 4-5 hours
Ascent: 712m
Starting point: Coishavachan track, Glen Lednock, near Comrie
Photo credit: Gilly Campbell