Scotland
Ben Vane Far North Top
752M
2467FT
About Ben Vane Far North Top
Tucked away above the eastern shores of Loch Lomond near Inversnaid, this rugged northern shoulder offers a quiet escape from the busier Trossachs trails. The terrain is a mix of thick heather and rocky outcrops, rewarding those who navigate its pathless slopes with an intimate view across the water to the Arrochar Alps.
Key Statistics
Rank
100th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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31m
Nearest Town
Argyll and Bute
Geology
The ground beneath you is the Beinn Bheula Schist. It consists of ancient sandstone and mudstone layers that have been compressed into hard, durable rock.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN274109
Latitude
56.2591°N
Longitude
4.7881°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely stems from the Gaelic Beinn Bhàn, meaning 'white mountain', a reference to the pale, sun-bleached grasses or light-coloured rock found on its upper slopes.
- •This summit overlooks the historic Glengyle at the head of Loch Katrine, the 1671 birthplace of the highland outlaw and folk hero Rob Roy MacGregor.
- •The view from this specific top is framed by the massive profile of Ben Lomond to the south and the distinctive, craggy silhouettes of Ben Narnain and the Cobbler across the water to the west.
- •Despite sharing a name with a popular Munro on the opposite side of Loch Lomond, this Trossachs top remains remarkably quiet, seeing only a fraction of its namesake's foot traffic.