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.
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.
me with connal and the scottish cup during the rangers charity foundation walk at the end of may raising lots of money for the nominated causes,part of connals m100 challenge.
Whats wrong with it being on the outskirts of Glasgow? (from a Glaswegian)
Alan Pack wrote on April 30, 2008:
Climbed on 27th April 08. Lovely clear day in the end with fantastic views all round. Ascended by busy tourist route but enjoyed the relative quiet and different scenery descending by Ptarmigan. Made a nice change to do a circular route.
Samantha Munro wrote on April 20, 2008:
Definitely agree with taking Ptarmingan on ascent, steep in places but the summit is reached in a cracking final climb/scramble. Did on a busy Sunday and tourist route was extremely busy, brilliant views down Loch Lomond, Arrocher alps and over to the Crainlarich Mountains and Loch Katrine
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