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This is the summed total of all the climbing within a route and is a good indicator of the strenuousness of a route.
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An estimate of the time taken based on a derivation of Naismiths rules. Our calculation is based on the horizontal and ascent components of a climb, we do not make a reduction for descent.
Registered users can customise these walking times by specifying their own walking and ascending speeds. They can also add a fixed time period for stoppages.
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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.
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Head to: Balmaha
From Balmaha (B837) travel NNW 11km on eastern shore of Loch Lomond to Rowardenan.
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View from top.
© John Fitzpatrick
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Image by John Fitzpatrick
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Ben Lomond Trig Point with the Crianlarich Hills in the background (I think)
© Steve Macluskie
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Image by Steve Macluskie
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Ben Lomond seen from the road to Loch Sloy just north of Coiregrogain
© Peter Burgess
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Image by Peter Burgess
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View overlooking Loch Lomond from Ben Lomond - by Jason Baxter
© Jason Baxter
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Image by Jason Baxter
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Written by
Peter Lang
on 04 Sep 2011:
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Pass YH and after few cottages (pass by Ben Lomond park centre),
when pass lomond burn cottage immediately cross wee bridge
and there is an obvious path to the right.Excellent ascent route on
good path zig zagging up to Ptarmigan summit, bypassing
waterfall.
Descended via tourist route for full circuit 4hr 45m of walking, 1hr of
enjoying summit views.
Busy hill and pass an interesting bunch of characters/dogs on
descent!
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Written by
Simon Woods
on 18 Aug 2010:
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Walked up the tourist route and down Ptarmigan on a glorious Autumn
day. Not quite sure why people say Ptarmigan has better views, as
tourist route is equally good. Ptarmigan final descent above the loch
is easy but tiring!
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Written by
Steven Budd
on 31 Jul 2010:
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excellent route, passed about 40 people going up the other way and once on this path only met 3 guys up and down. scenery was great for the first 1200ft, then the cloud, wind and rain set in, but really enjoyed it, last 400 feet pretty hard in the weather but none the less a great day. climbed on 31st july 2010. cheers steven. www.8summits.co.uk
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Written by
Gavin Poole
on 03 Jun 2009:
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We done this route in reverse (up the tourist route & down ptarmigan). The weather wasn't too great so it would probably been better to come
down the tourist route, although it was enjoyable none the less.
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Written by
Andrew Hart
on 13 Oct 2008:
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At the summit turn your tail and come back down the Ptarmigan
ridge; don't put a toe on the soul-sucking tourist path!
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Disclaimer. The details provided above are an aid to planning an expedition, but all distances, altitudes and bearings must be considered approximate. You must navigate with the appropriate map,
a compass, your navigation skills and common sense, MunroMagic.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.
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