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Ben Lomond & Loch Lomond
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Photographs of Ben Lomond and Loch Lomond

in the Southern Highlands of Scotland

Ascent of Ben Lomond via normal route

 Ascent of Ben Lomond via Ptarmigan

 Ascent of Ben Lomond from the East



Ben Lomond and Loch Lomond

Ben Lomond above Loch Lomond




Ben Lomond above Loch Lomond

Ben Lomond ( 974m, 3,196ft )

above Loch Lomond

Ben Lomond is the most southerly

 and one of the most popular of the Munros.





Ben Lomond

Ben Lomond







Ben Lomond from Loch Ard

Ben Lomond from Loch Ard





Ben Lomond above Loch Lomond

Ben Lomond ( 974m, 3,196ft )

above Loch Lomond




East side of Ben Lomond from Aberfoyle

East side of Ben Lomond

from Aberfoyle





East side of Ben Lomond from Aberfoyle

East side of Ben Lomond

from Aberfoyle




Ben Lomond from Gartmore

Ben Lomond

from Gartmore




Aerial view of Ben Lomond and Loch Lomond

Aerial view of Ben Lomond 





East side of Ben Lomond from Ben Venue

East side of Ben Lomond

from Ben Venue




Summit Ridge of Ben Lomond

Summit Ridge of Ben Lomond





Summit Ridge of Ben Lomond

Summit Ridge of Ben Lomond





East side of Ben Lomond

East side of Ben Lomond





Ben Lomond and Loch Lomond in winter

Ben Lomond and Loch Lomond




Ben Lomond and Loch Lomond in winter

Ben Lomond and Loch Lomond

in winter





Ben Lomond and Loch Lomond

Ben Lomond and Loch Lomond




Ben Lomond and Loch Lomond

Ben Lomond and Loch Lomond





Ben Lomond and Loch Lomond from Ben Oss






Ben Lomond route map

Route Map

Ben Lomond




BEN LOMOND - ROUTE DESCRIPTION:


Within easy reach of Glasgow and set in the heart of the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park,
a path leads all the way from Rowardennan to the viewpoint summit.


START/FINISH: Car park next to the pier at Rowardennan ( grid ref NS 359987 ).
DISTANCE: 11km / 7 miles.
TOTAL ASCENT: 950m.
MAP: Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 Landranger sheet 56.


ROUTE:
A good path leaves the car park and climbs through a Forestry Commission plantation.
It emerges on to open hillside and swings north, rising over Sron Aonaich.
The ascent continues up the southern shoulder of Ben Lomond, the gradient increasing as the summit is approached.
Return by the same route.


OTHER WALKS IN THE AREA:
Follow the West Highland Way long-distance path to Rowchoish and return to Rowardenn.
A lochside path, passing a cave used by Rob Roy to imprison his enemies.


WHERE T0 STAY:
Get back to basics with a self-catering stay at Rowardennan Youth Hostel.
Tel: 08701 553 255 or visit www.syha.org.uk
Alternatively, the friendly Rowardennan Hotel offers DB&B for £85 until August.
Tel: 01360 870 273 or visit www.rowardennanhotel.com



Inversnaid on Loch Lomond

Inversnaid on the West Highland Way

on the eastern bank of Loch Lomond




Maid of the Loch, Ben Lomond and Loch Lomond

Steam paddle-ship "Maid of the Loch",

 Ben Lomond and Loch Lomond


Maid of the Loch on Loch Lomond

Steam paddle-ship "Maid of the Loch"

on Loch Lomond

The steamship
PS "Maid of the Loch"

was the last paddle steamer built in Britain.




Maid of the Loch on Loch Lomond

Steam paddle-ship "Maid of the Loch"

on Loch Lomond


Maid of the Loch at Balloch on Loch Lomond

Steam paddle-ship "Maid of the Loch"

at Balloch on Loch Lomond

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Books & Maps - Scotland:-



Arrochar Alps - Map Glasgow Popular Hills - Map West Highland Way - Map Loch Lomond North - Tyndrum, Crianlarich, Arrochar - OS Explorer Map Loch Lomond and Inverary OS Landranger Map

Isle of Arran OS Explorer Map Isle of Arran OS Landranger Map Arran - Official Tourist MapIona & Mull MapWestern Scotland & the Western Isles OS Road Map Northern Scotland OS Road MapSouthern Scotland OS Road Map



Loch Lomond & Trossachs - 25 Walks  Loch Lomond & Trossachs NP - Vol 1 - West  Loch Lomond & Trossachs NP - Vol 2 - East  Walking Loch Lomond and the Trossachs

The High Mountains of Britain & Ireland  Munros Tables SMC  The Munros - Scotland's Highest Mountains  Scotland - Lonely Planet  NW Highlands - SMC Guide  Exploring the Far NW of Scotland  Guide to Walks in NW Highlands

Walking in Scotland - Lonely Planet Mountain: Exploring Britain's High Places  National 3 Peaks Walk Scottish Highlands Hillwalking Guide The Scottish Islands Bouldering in Scotland

Central Highlands: Six Long Distance Walks West Highland Way: Official GuideWest Highland Way: Rucksac ReadersWest Highland Way: TrailblazerThe West Highland WayWest Highland Way: Footprint MapWest Highland Way - Map West Highland Way - Map 100 Hillwalks around Glasgow

Pathfinder Guide: Fort William and Glen Coe Walks Rambler's Guide: Ben Nevis and Glen CoeGlencoe Rock & Ice Climbing The Munros: Scottish Mountaineering Club The Munros and Tops The Corbetts - SMC Munros & Corbetts Chart The High Mountains of Britain and Ireland Munro Almanac

The Munros - Scotland's highest mountains Call of the Corbetts Magic of the Munros Hamish's Mountain WalkThe Munros in WinterMy Scotland by Hamish MacInnes

Scottish Mountains - 50 Classic Routes50 More Routes on Scottish Mountains The High Mountains of Britain and Ireland Scotlands 100 Best Walks Scottish Mountains - 100 Best RoutesBig Walks of Great Britain Classic Walks in Britain & Ireland

Scottish Hill & Mountain Names Classic Mountain Scrambles in Scotland Classic Climbs - Central & Southern Highlands Mountaineering in Scotland and Undiscovered Scotland by W.H.MurrayMore Wilderness Walks Wilderness Walks Wilderness Walks 2 - Video Ski Mountaineering in Scotland

Ski Touring in ScotlandScrambles in Lochaber Rock Climbing in Scotland Rock Climbing SkillsThe FACE: Six Great Climbing Adventures Ben Nevis: Rock & Ice ClimbsGreat Snow & Ice Climbs of the British Isles100 Best Routes on Scottish Mountains One Man's Mountains - Tom Patey

A Mountaineer's Tale - W.H.MurrayDougal Haston: Philosophy of RiskThe Glens of Rannoch Southern Highlands - MapNorthern Highlands Central Highlands West Highlands Central Highlands SMCNW Highlands SMC

Scotland - Lonely PlanetScotland's Highlands & Islands - Lonley Planet Scotland's Highlands & Islands - Rough Guide Highlands & Islands of Scotland - Hidden Places Rough Guide ScotlandScottish Highlands & Islands - Rough Guide Rough Guide: Scotland Lonely Planet, Walking in ScotlandLonely Planet - Walking in Britain

50 Walks in the Scottish Highlands & Islands 100 Walks in ScotlandVisit Scotland - Touring Guide Scotland: Where to Stay - Hotels & Guest Houses Scotland: Where to Stay - Bed & Breakfast Hillwalker: The MunrosHillwalker: The Corbetts

Weather for Hillwakers & Climbers Mountain Weather Guide to the Weather Weather: Collins Gem Hillwalking Handbook for Mountain Leaders Hillwalkers Manual Hillwalkers Guide to Mountaineering First Aid on Mountains









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