Ben John

Mountain in Scotland · 354 m

354 m
Elevation
91 m
Prominence
2.5 km
Hike length one way
54.8669, -4.2687
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Ben John

2.5 km
one way
258 m
of ascent
1 h 28 min
round trip

The route starts at Rasteplass — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

106 m2.5 km · 354 m

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Parking and starting point

1RasteplassRecommended
parking · southeast of the peak
2.5 km on foot · ↑ 258 m · about 1 h 28 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Mossyard
parking · south of the peak
about 4.5 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · southwest of the peak
about 4.9 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Ben John?

Ben John is 354 m above sea level and lies in Scotland. Its prominence is 91 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Ben John?

From Rasteplass it is about 2.5 km one way with 258 m of ascent. Expect around 1 h 28 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Ben John?

The nearest parking is Rasteplass (southeast of the peak) — 2.5 km on foot · ↑ 258 m · about 1 h 28 min round trip. Alternative: Mossyard (south of the peak) (about 4.5 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Ben John in Conquer?

Yes — Ben John is one of 17,154 peaks in United Kingdom in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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