THE 282 · #51
Ben Challum
1025 m
Malcolm's Mountain
🥾 Planned
Height rank106th of 282
RegionArgyll
Coordinates56.454570°N
4.619180°W
4.619180°W
OS grid refNN 38688 32227
At a glance
The essentials at a glance
Height1025 m
Distance11.5 km
Elevation gain910 m
Guide time5-7 hours
Difficulty3/5
Route & visit
Plan your adventure
Route typeOut and Back
ParkingNot yet added
TerrainNot yet added
Start pointNot yet added
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About Ben Challum
Ben Challum is a peaceful Munro rising above Strath Fillan, between Tyndrum and Crianlarich in the southern Highlands. Its broad grassy slopes lead towards a distinctive summit ridge, offering spectacular views across Ben Lui, Ben More and neighbouring mountain ranges. The popular ascent passes historic Kirkton Farm and the ruins of St Fillan's Chapel before crossing open moorland. With its tranquil surroundings, impressive panoramas and rewarding ridge walk, Ben Challum provides a memorable Highland mountain adventure.
Our experience
Stories from the hills
Our story from Ben Challum will appear here after the adventure, alongside the photographs, route notes and things we learned along the way.
Full route guide, photos and our experience coming soon.Check back later for a detailed write-up.