Ben More (Crianlarich)

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Ben More
Ben More from Stob Binnein, illustrating the conical nature of the hill and the tilted rockbands of the mica schist
Elevation	1174 m (3852 ft)
Location	Stirling, Scotland
Prominence	c. 989 m Ranked 6th in British Isles
Topo map	OS Landranger 51, Explorer 365
OS grid reference	NN432244
Listing	Munro, Marilyn, Council top (Stirling)
Translation	Big mountain (Gaelic)

Ben More is a mountain in the southern Highlands of Scotland, near Crianlarich. It is the highest of the so-called Crianlarich Hills to the south-east of the village, and there is no higher land in the British Isles south of Ben More. It is separated from Stob Binnein by the Bealach-eadar-dha Beinn, meaning "col between two hills".

The simplest ascent starts from Benmore Farm on the A85. Initially one should follow the path leading up Benmore Burn, before leaving this path and heading up the northwest ridge of Ben More. The ridge is unrelentingly steep, rising 1,000 metres in about 2½ kilometres. The northeast ridge may prove a preferable alternative, being craggier and less steep. To reach this the walker should follow the burn of Allt Coire Chaorach, before striking for the ridge of Sròn nam Fòirsairean once clear of the forestry that cloaks the lower slopes of this side of Ben More. This route is around 5 km long.

Ben More is often climbed in conjunction with Stob Binnein by descending to the Bealach-eadar-dha Beinn and then on to the second peak. Descent may be made from the col direct to Benmore Burn.