Scotland
Ben Halton
620M
2035FT
About Ben Halton
Rising steeply above the southern shores of Loch Earn, this 620-metre Tump offers a quieter alternative to the neighbouring Munros. The terrain is a mix of forestry tracks and pathless heather, rewarding the climb with an unobstructed northern perspective of Ben Vorlich and Stùc a' Chroin across the water.
Key Statistics
Rank
261st Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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99.7m
Nearest Town
Perth and Kinross
Geology
You are walking on the Ben Ledi Grit Formation. It consists of fine-grained rock that originally formed from layers of ancient mud.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN720203
Latitude
56.3577°N
Longitude
4.0732°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is an anglicisation of the Gaelic Beinn a' Chaltuinn, which translates to 'Hill of the Hazel', likely referring to the trees found on the lower, sheltered slopes near St Fillans.
- •From the summit, you can look directly east down the length of Strathearn towards Crieff, marking the transition point where the Highland peaks begin to subside into the Lowland landscape.
- •Walkers often combine Ben Halton with the nearby Meall Reamhar to create a high-level circuit above Glen Artney, a route that remains largely free of the crowds found on more famous Trossachs summits.
- •Because its prominence falls just short of the 150-metre requirement for Graham status, this 2,000-footer is relegated to the 'Tump' category—a humble classification for a hill with such an impressive view of Loch Earn.