We are the Helensburgh & West Dunbartonshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Walkers must book in advance with the walk leader
A walk offering superb views of Loch Lomond and the surrounding hills as we climb to the summit of Ben Lomond via a minor top and a small lochan on the Ptarmigan ridge.
Follow track to Ardess then hill path over Ptarmigan towards Ben Lomond - steep, rocky final section to summit. Return to Rowardennan either by ‘tourist’ route or via Ptarmigan.
Local Grade: A
Terrain: Good hill paths with some steep, rocky sections before summit
Max height: 974 m
Maps covering route of walk: OS Landranger No. 56.
Rowardennan Car Park. Parking fee required. Distance from Helensburgh: 28 miles. Time from Helensburgh: 1 hour. Suggested fuel contribution: £6.00 . Please note we will leave promptly at 09:30.
