Ben Lomond via Ptarmigan Ridge - Ramblers

Linlithgow Group

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Ptarmigan Ridge Ben Lomond

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Overview

Ben Lomond giving some (hopefully) truly fantastic views of Loch Lomond and its islands. The view to the north on a clear day reveals ranges heading into the Highlands. We will ascend via the Ptarmigan ridge and return via the "tourist" path. Pending conditions – ice axe and crampons should be taken and a headtorch.

Saturday, 18 January 2025

Meeting time:: 7:30 am
Start time:: 9:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 12km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: 990m / 3248ft
Type:: circular

Local walk grade: Slow A

OS sheet: 56

Features

Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NS 99400 77001
Nearest postcode:: EH49 7AW
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Meeting time:: 7:30 am

West Port car park.

Starting point

Grid reference:: NS 35899 98601
Nearest postcode:: G63 0AR
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Start time:: 9:00 am

Car park at Rowardennan (charges apply).

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