Ben Venue may mean 'small mountain' in Gaelic but be prepared for its steep, rugged slopes! On a clear day there are panoramic views from the twin summits. You'll have a bird's eye view over Loch Katrine and the nearby peaks of Ben A'an, Ben More and Ben Lomond, and beyond Loch Lomond to the Arrochar Alps. You may also glimpse the Firth of Forth, the Clyde, the Isle of Arran and the Paps of Jura.
Ben Venue's summit is at 2,386 feet and it's a round trip of 8½ miles. The route to the summit is a serious undertaking and suitable for fit and experienced walkers. Find our more about the route at WalkHighlands.
In 2007 Forestry and Land Scotland, RSPB and The Woodland Trust came together on a landscape scale project that covers 16,500 hectares in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.
The Great Trossachs Forest achievements were recognised in 2015 with the award of National Nature Reserve (NNR) status.
This 200 year partnership project will restore, protect and enhance a diverse range of habitats for the benefit of wildlife and people
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