Ben Starav

Ben Starav stands in the Lorn region of Argyll, in the Scottish Highlands. It is a Munro, a mountain over 914 metres high, rising above Loch Etive at its western foot. The loch is a sea loch, its salt water reaching inland for many kilometres. The mountain’s slopes are steep, marked by ridges, corries and waterfalls. It is the highest in a group of peaks that includes Glas Bheinn Mhòr, Beinn nan Aighenan and Stob Coir’ an Albannaich. The mountain is worth the journey for its dramatic setting and challenging climbs. Its height and steep sides make it a serious ascent, favoured by experienced walkers. The ridges and corries add variety to the route, while the waterfalls provide striking views. Loch Etive below reflects the sky and the mountain’s slopes, adding to the scene. The group of peaks around Ben Starav offers routes for different levels of skill and endurance. A visitor finds a wild and rugged landscape, with narrow ridges and steep drops. The corries hold small lochans, their waters often still and dark. Waterfalls tumble down the slopes, especially after rain, adding sound and movement to the scene. The views from the summit stretch over Loch Etive and the surrounding mountains. The group of peaks provides a sense of remoteness and challenge, far from towns and roads.