Beinn Chaorach

Beinn Chaorach rises as the southernmost hill in the Luss range, a grassy ridge between Loch Lomond and Loch Long in Argyll and Bute. The peak sits among the southern foothills of the Grampian Mountains, offering wide views across two lochs. Its slopes are mostly covered in rough grass, with patches of heather showing in summer. The hill is often climbed together with its neighbour Beinn a’ Mhanaich, but the western slopes lie on Ministry of Defence land and should be left alone. The hill’s modest height of 713 m makes it a straightforward ascent for walkers. Its open summit gives clear sightlines to Ben Lomond and the Arrochar Alps. The route usually starts from the village of Luss, following farm tracks and then a narrow path up the northern flank. The return can be made by looping back over lower grassy knolls. From the top the lochs appear as long silver bands framed by dark woodland. On calm days the water reflects the surrounding hills almost perfectly. The route back passes through quiet farmland where sheep graze close to the path. The whole walk takes most people between four and five hours at an easy pace.