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Ben Lomond

Munro
Quick Facts
This is the height of the mountain above sea level. However, on the climb, it is the ascent that matters, i.e. the sum of all the uphill parts of the route.
Altitude
974 m (3195 ft)

This is the standard notation used on Ordnance Survey Landranger maps.

Each reference consists of two letters identifying a 100,000 metre square block then three digits defining the Easting and finally the three digits defining the Northing with reference to the South West corner of the block.

NN166712 is the grid reference for the summit of Ben Nevis. Where you are given the map number ( For Ben Nevis = 41) it is acceptable to omit the two initial letters e.g. 166712. (Instructions on how to read the references are given on the OS maps).

Grid Ref.
NN36700284
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
184 of 283 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
2
Mountain names are usually in Gaelic, the native language of the Scottish Highlands, or have been derived from the old Scots and Norse languages. We give the most commonly accepted meaning, but accept that some of these are disputed.
Meaning
Beacon hill
 

The UK is covered by 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 scale maps. Maps numbered 1 to 86 cover Scotland but for the highest mountains (Munros) only 23 maps are required. The name given roughly describes the area covered by the map.

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A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
Ben Lomond is a solitary and distinctive peak to the E of Loch Lomond. From the Arrochar Alps, to the NW, Ben Lomond appears to have a conical summit but there is a craggy corrie high on its N slopes.

N slopes are steep and craggy but S slopes are easy to moderate. The normal access routes lead from the S and do not encounter the crags until near the summit.

Ben Lomond has two parallel SSE ridges, to the W is the Ptarmigan Ridge and to the E the Sron Aonaich ridge.

The "tourist" path cuts a broad swathe from Sron Aonaich to the summit. The ascent path by the burn that casacdes between Tom Fitich and Tom Eas at the S end of the Ptarmigan ridge is steeper and much more attractive.

Following the Ptarmigan ridge leads to the W face of Ben Lomond from where a minor scramble through rocky outcrops leads to the summit.

Hazards you may encounter on Ben Lomond include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags on or near ascent routes.
 Crags near summit.
 Scrambling (minor), easy hand and footholds.
 
General Considerations
 Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent.
 Wind usually increases with altitude.
 Visibility can change markedly with cloud level.
 River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day.
Picture Gallery for Ben Lomond

Ben Lomond summit from Ptarmigan Ridge 30/5/09.

© Nicholas Blease
Image by Nicholas Blease

Loch Lomond from near the summit of Ben Lomond

© Eddie Robb
Image by Eddie Robb

Ben Lomond - Sat 27th Dec 2008.

© Hoffman Jason
Image by Hoffman Jason

Ben Lomond from Loch Lomond at Sunrise, March 2007

© Martin Richards
Image by Martin Richards
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Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Ben Lomond
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Ben Lomond
by Metcheck
Ben Lomond Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

A selection of local accommodation options who advertise with Munromagic.com.

  Where to Stay
Results by distance from Ben Lomond
3.7 km
Rowardennan Hotel
Rowardennan, Loch Lomond
5.4 km
Inverbeg Holiday Park
Inverbeg Holiday Park, By Luss, Loch Lomond, Argyll
7.0 km
Rowantree Cottage, Bed and Breakfast
Arrochar
7.0 km
Rowantreebank B&B
Main Street, Arrochar, G83 7AA
7.3 km
Burnbrae B & B
Shore Road Arrochar
22.6 km
The Crianlarich Hotel
Crianlarich
23.5 km
West Highland Lodge
Crianlarich, Perthshire
24.2 km
Rosebank House
Main Street, Strathyre, Perthshire
26.0 km
Aros Beag
Tyndrum
27.5 km
Leitters Farm
Balquhidder Station, by Lochearnhead
27.8 km
Glengarry House
Tyndrum
27.8 km
Suie Lodge Hotel
Glendochart, nr. Crianlarich
31.0 km
Clachan Cottage Hotel
Lochside, Lochearnhead
32.0 km
Craigroyston
Dalmally, Dalmally
For information on camping visit
ScottishCamping.com who also produce
a map of scottish camp grounds.
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  Routes that include Ben Lomond
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1006 m 11.88 km 4.5 hrs Ben Lomond  An easy route on a broad eroded path leading all the way to the summit. Can be muddy.  
2 996 m 11.37 km 4 hrs Ben Lomond  The "Ptarmigan Ridge Route" is relatively easy but initially on steep slopes, which can be muddy in wet weather. This is a less used path past a beautiful cascading burn with picturesque waterfalls.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Ben Lomond

  Baggers Gallery for Ben Lomond

Me on the summit of Ben Lomand - 29th January 2010

© Mark Stevens
Image by Mark Stevens

Carole and I on the summit.

© James Bonellie
Image by James Bonellie

Just below the summit of Ben lomand

© Robin Scott
Image by Robin Scott

thomas,ian and roswitta 6th feb 2010

© iain watson
Image by iain watson
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James Corrigan
wrote on
January 24, 2010
Like so many, it was the first mountain i walked on.Even seen one guy pray to Mecca from the top!
Ashley Robinson
wrote on
October 5, 2009
Climbed Ben Lomond on 4th Oct 2009 leaving the car park at 10am and returned to car at 2.45pm. Climbed via Ptarmigan and would highly recommend this route. It is steep from the start and can be quite daunting but keep with it, it is well worth it. Fantastive views all the way up and also at the summit. Great climb, great weather for our first Munro.
Bruce Donachie
wrote on
September 13, 2009
FORGET THE TOURIST ROUTE, do Ptarmigan Ridge. It may look a little daunting from afar, but a lot of Scottish mountains do, but in the end they are nowt but a little exposed routes, with minimal scrambling. This is one, and is a far superior walk to the other route, and has nowhere near the same amount of tourists. Sadly, from a purely selfish point of view, there's nowt you can do about the crowds at the summit.
Iain Munro
wrote on
August 14, 2009
Kirsty and I walked up at 2 0'clock following driving up to Rowardennan from Leicester. What a great walk. The weather was sunny and kind for our first Munro, and we enjoyed fantastic views. We could see Ailsa Craig, Arran, Jura to the west and all sorts around the compass. We walked up by the tourist route and down via the Ptarmigan ridge. Ended up in the Rowardennan Hotel for beer and food, one great day!
Andrew Blair
wrote on
July 23, 2009
From Rowardennan with 3 brothers & my then 7 year old nephew. My first Munro! Hellish conditions! Galeforce winds, rain, summit in cloud. I have returned many times since in rain, shine & best of all deep snow with perfect visibilty. I now much prefer to go up via ptarmigan, down via tourist path.
 
 

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