Ben Ledi and Ben Vane  

Getting there
On the A84, 3km west of Callander, a sign points west towards forestry log cabins and parking. Drive up the narrow road over the bridge to a junction, then turn left and find a space to park in.

Ben Ledi
On foot, return to the junction and on the left, a sign marks the beginning of the recommended route up to Ben Ledi. A well constructed wide path twists and turns as it climbs up through the forest. Higher up the the trees are left behind and the views open up. Still climbing, the path starts to turn south-west following a burn with some waterfalls hidden from view. The path crosses the burn higher up and works its way below some crags onto the crest of Ben Ledi's south-east shoulder. Now very runnable, the route continues to the summit with its trig point and large iron cross errected in memory of a member of the mountain rescue killed in service.

Ben Vane
Beyond the summit, the path follows a series of fence posts along the crest northwards to a small cairn marking the top of another path heading down to Loch Lubnaig. Ignore the cairn and on a much fainter path, keep heading northwards along the grassy crest. A lochan is passed and minor summit reached (marked 722m on the OS Landranger map). As progress continues, Ben Vane gradually gets closer. A long bealach is crossed and a wet path aside fence posts is followed up a gentle incline. The crest changes turns south-west, but if you are prepared to lose a little height, a direct ascent of Ben Vane can be easily made by slogging up thick grass heading west, then north-west.

Return
Return along the crest. Either head south-east from the minor summit before the lochan, bounding directly downhill over thick heather to the track in Stank Glen below, or continue to the lowest point on the bealach and use and obvious path to descend. Now on a track, cross Stank Glen's burn and follow an excellent marked path heading into the forest. Fine downhill running can be enjoyed as the path twists and turns making a direct route for the log cabins below. Once down, a leisurely run back along the road awaits for the return to the car-park.