Ben Chonzie

About Ben Chonzie

Rising as the highest point in the rolling hills of Perthshire, this accessible Munro is defined by its broad, heather-clad shoulders and a sprawling summit plateau. While the ascent via Glen Lednock is straightforward, the top offers an expansive vista across the Lawers Range and the southern Highlands.

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• •The name is derived from the Gaelic Beinn a' Chòinich, meaning 'Mossy Mountain.' This is an accurate description of the high, peat-rich plateau that characterizes the summit area, setting it apart from the rockier peaks of the west.
• •The hill is famous among walkers for its significant population of mountain hares. These animals are often seen darting across the upper slopes, and they provide a striking sight in winter when their coats turn white to match the snow on the plateau.
• •While the standard route from Glen Lednock follows a steady Land Rover track, the alternative approach from Glen Turret offers a more dramatic perspective. This longer route passes the Loch Turret reservoir and climbs the hill's steeper eastern flanks.
• •From the summit cairn, the view to the north is dominated by the massive Ben Lawers range across Loch Tay, while looking south provides a clear sightline over the Highland Boundary Fault toward the Ochil Hills and the flat expanse of Strathearn.
• •The hill overlooks the village of Comrie, nicknamed the 'Shaky Toun' because it sits directly on the Highland Boundary Fault. It is the most seismically active location in the UK, though you are far more likely to be buffeted by the wind than a tremor while standing on the summit.
• •Commonly regarded by Munro-baggers as a 'quick tick,' the hill is perhaps best enjoyed in deep winter when the simple terrain makes it a relatively safe environment for practicing navigation in the snow.