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Ben Ledi

Beinn Lididh
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Climb the Trossachs' highest summit

Ben Ledi's prominent position beside Loch Lubnaig on the edge of the Highlands makes it an excellent viewpoint. In the past, local people celebrated the summer solstice on the summit, getting as close to heaven as they could. This may explain why Ben Ledi's name has been translated from the Gaelic as the Mountain of God (although it's more likely to be Beinn Leitir, the Hill of the Slope).

On a clear day, the views from Ben Ledi are incredible. There's Lochs Lubnaig and Venachar below you and views out to Ben Lomond and the Arrochar Alps. A series of Highland peaks. including Ben Lui, Ben More and the Lawers range complete the panorama. You might even spot Stirling Castle and the Pentlands beyond.

There's a cairn at the rocky summit, built in 1887 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee, and an iron cross. The cross was erected as a memorial to Sergeant Harry Lawrie who was killed on duty with Killin Mountain Rescue team in 1987.

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