Ben Our

Rising steeply above the village of Lochearnhead and the dramatic pass of Glen Ogle, this grassy, rounded summit offers a quieter alternative to the nearby Munros. Often overlooked by those heading for the Lawers range, its position provides a superb, unobstructed vantage point over the length of Loch Earn.

• •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Beinn Odhar', meaning the 'Dun-coloured' or 'Pale Hill', a reference to the faded hue of the grasses and heather that cover its slopes during the winter months.
• •The summit acts as a grandstand for viewing the Crianlarich hills; looking west, the twin peaks of Ben More and Stob Binnein appear particularly formidable from this angle.
• •It is often climbed in tandem with the nearby Meall Reamhar, a route that offers a bird's-eye view of the impressive nineteenth-century railway viaducts that cling to the side of Glen Ogle below.
• •To the south, the view is framed by the steep descent into Lochearnhead and the expansive waters of Loch Earn, backed by the distinctive skyline of Ben Vorlich and Stuc a' Chroin.
• •While the classification 'Tump' might suggest a minor mound, anyone ascending the 500-metre pull from Lochearnhead will quickly conclude that the name is a significant understatement of the effort required.