Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers

Beinn Bhreac from Ledard

Date: 19 March 2023

Leader: Ian

Grade: B+

Number on walk: 14

Length 10 km. Ascent 727 m.

Hills climbed: Beinn Bhreac 699m, Beinn Chochan 703m.

A steady ascent on a good hill path following the Ledard Burn to the bealach at 575m and then northwest to ascend Beinn Bhreac. Continue west to Beinn Chocan and return via the outward route.

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Moss covered rocks and trees surrounding the Ledard Burn near the foot of Ledard Glen

 

Negotiating our crossing of the Ledard Burn

 

All safely across the burn and continuing to climb towards the 575m bealach

 

Our morning tea break on a tributary to the Ledard Burn

Loch Ard can be seen in the distance

 

Looking towards Ben Venue from the summit of Beinn Bhreac

 

The view looking northwest from the summit of Beinn Bhreac

Loch Tinker in the centre with Loch Katrine to the right and Loch Arklet to the left

 

Lunch time on the summit of Beinn Bhreac

 

Our second summit of the day - the slightly higher Beinn Chochan