Ben A'an

Climb the Trossachs' famous 'mountain in miniature'

Ben A'an's distinctive pointed summit is an iconic sight in the Trossachs landscape. Indeed, its name comes from the Gaelic for 'the small, pointed peak'.

There are panoramic views of Loch Achray from the car park at the foot of the mountain. Views from the top include the nearby lochs and peaks to the Arrochar Alps on the western shore of Loch Lomond.

Activities

Ben A'an hill path

Ben A'an may be a mountain in miniature but the path to the top is steep and strenuous. The summit is at 1,512 feet and it's a round trip of 4.5 miles. With that in mind, it's an ideal first climb for budding hillwalkers. Find out more about the route at WalkHighlands

Watch for wildlife

Keep your eyes and ears open as you explore the woods around Ben A’an. You might spot red and roe deer amongst the trees, or a red squirrel in the canopy. You’ll probably hear the call of a buzzard circling overhead. If you’re very lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of the much bigger golden eagle soaring above the peaks.

The Great Trossachs Forest

In 2007 Forestry and Land Scotland, RSPB and The Woodland Trust came together on a landscape scale project that covers 16,500 hectares in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.

The Great Trossachs Forest achievements were recognised in 2015 with the award of National Nature Reserve (NNR) status.

This 200 year partnership project will restore, protect and enhance a diverse range of habitats for the benefit of wildlife and people

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Facilities and access

Walking

Parking (charge)

The nearest public toilets, shops and places to eat are at nearby Trossachs Pier, on the shore of Loch Katrine.

Car parking information

The charges to park at Ben A'an are:

• £2 for up to 1 hour
• £5 for all day
• £14 for minibus or coach all day

Blue Badge holders park free. Please display your Blue Badge clearly.

Payment can be made using coins, card or RingGo.

Annual parking passes are available for this site, visit our parking page for more information.

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Getting here

The car park for Ben A'an is on the A821 between Kilmahog and Aberfoyle, 300 metres east of the turning to Loch Katrine.

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FK17 8HY is the nearest postcode.

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