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About Us
We are the Ochils Mountaineering Club (OMC), based in Stirling, and the Inverardran Guest House located in Crianlarich. The camera is attached to the OMC cottage in Crianlarich. The internet connection comes courtesy of the Inverardran Guest House via a wireless link across the road.
About Ben More
Ben More (Gaelic: A' Bheinn Mhòr) is a mountain located in the southern highlands of Scotland. It is 1174M high and is the 16th highest mountain in Scotland. It is classed as a ‘Munro’ which is a Scottish mountain over 3000ft/914M high. It is one of 282 such Munros.
Ben More (Crianlarich) is one of three Munros in Scotland bearing the name ‘Ben More’ the others are on the island of Mull 59 miles (95KM) to the west (Ben More, Mull), and 125 miles (200KM) further north in Sutherland (Ben More Assynt).
Ben More is often climbed together with its slightly smaller neighbour Stob Binnein (1165M). In summer these mountains make for a challenging hill walk; in winter they are somewhat more demanding both for mountaineering and ski touring.
Ben More has claimed a number of lives, and as with any mountain, should only be attempted by those carrying the correct kit and knowledge to use it. In winter, when there is lying snow, success on Ben More will require an ice-
Stob Binnein: Note that in winter, underfoot conditions on Stob Binnein between the bealach and the summit are often far worse than those encountered on Ben More. Its often icy even when Ben More isn’t. Crampons/Axe are a must.
For route information, see Walk Highlands page for Ben More or the Munro Magic Ben More Page. Also see this excellent route description and accompanying video!
Ben More Snow Patch Melt Dates:
- Winter 13/14: 28/06/14
- Winter 14/15: 16/06/15
- Winter 15/16: 31/05/16
- Winter 16/17: TBC (NB, Also melted: 09/12/16 and 25/01/17)
The Ochils Mountaineering Club
The OMC is a mountaineering club based in Stirling. We have approximately 110 members. We organise weekend meets to various hill walking and climbing venues both in Scotland and further afield. We actively welcome new members! In the summer we climb outdoors mid-
The OMC Club Hut (Crianlarich)
We also have a club hut, located at the southern end of Crianlarich with views over Ben More. Our cottage is bookable by organised groups. There are two separate dorms sleeping 8 + 10 people alpine style. Bookings may be taken for the whole cottage or for just one of the dorms. We have recently upgraded our cottage to provide superb new kitchen and socialising area’s as well as 2 additional toilets/showers. Click here for more information on our cottage.
The Inverardran Guest House + Self Catering Cottage (Crianlarich)
An established Guest house located at the southern end of Crianlarich under Ben More. As well as our guest house accommodation, we also have a self catering cottage. Please click here for further information.
The Ben More Lodge Hotel, Restaurant & Bar (Crianlarich)
Offers lodge style accommodation on both a bed+breakfast and a bed+breakfast+dinner basis. Evening meals are available in the restaurant and at the bar from 18:00 -