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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 horizontal distance of the route.
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An easy route on a broad eroded path leading all the way to the summit. Can be muddy.
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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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The total ascent is 1,006 metres. Allow 4.5 hours to complete this 11.88 km route.
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In winter months please check the local snow conditions at sais.gov.uk.
The hillphones service can inform you of stalking activities in the area.
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The route is well signposted from the carpark by the pier
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Follow path SE through forest to junction
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0.28 km |
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Follow path NE through forest, then NNE to junction
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438 m |
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Take left branch of path and ascend NNW
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842 m |
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Ascend NW to summit of Ben Lomond 
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Distance
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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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West face of Ben Lomond viewed from just beyond Ptarmigan summit.
© Atlas Keir
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Image by Atlas Keir
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Every so often the long days of trudging through low cloud, rain, gales, heavy mist and hail are repaid with interest. Spectacular cloud inversion cleared to give stunning views of the Crainlarrich hills rising through the sea of cloud.
© Roger Green
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Image by Roger Green
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The rounded summit of Ben Lomond under snow on 4 Jan 2010, with a spectacular view of the Arrochar Alps on the left.
© Michael Hill
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Image by Michael Hill
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Written by
Sc Joss
on 21 Feb 2007:
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We climbed this on a beautiful day in February.
It is a really easy path but still a worthwhile trek for the views.
Make a circular route of it and go up the path adn then descend by the Ptarmigan ridge- in snowy weather it might be better to do this the other way round as the descent from the top is quite steep and can be slippery in snow.
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Written by
Neil Fox
on 08 Oct 2006:
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Perfect weather for my very first munro. Found the initial climb out through the forested section a bit tough going, probably due to my age and lack of exercise! Once onto the main path along the ridge, the pain soon eased and I was able to take in the fantastic views on the way up.
Again, tough going on the thighs on the scramble to the summit but the views made it all worth while. Took the Ptarmigan Ridge Route on the way down. The initial descent through the crags certainly got my heart racing and the steep slopes turned my thighs to jelly.
A good walk and extremely beautiful place.
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Written by
Craig Robinson
on 15 Sep 2006:
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Having climbed this mountain in both summer and winter, l have to recommend the latter of the two. The snow turned a routine slog up an badly eroded path into a good tough outing. Along with my mate Donny, this was our first winter outing. This gave us the confidence to do many more. Great fun in the winter and the best time to climb this hill.
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Written by
Adam Rixon
on 14 Jan 2005:
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A good day out for all ages! Big paths and big views encourage plenty of first time climbers by the looks of it. And on a clear day, it'll leave them with a positive impression of Scotland's mountains, which can't be a bad thing.
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Written by
Alistair Hamilton
on 07 Mar 2004:
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Straight forward 1st climb (after 20 odd years!) with well trodden path all the way to the top. Though a Saturday, I didn't find it too busy. Indeed, enjoyed the banter with others. Mind you, it may be different during the summer. Came down via the ptarmigan peak which I found much more exilerating though the views aren't quite so spectacular.
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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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