Amazing trail up and down with breathtaking views. Sore knees now but super chuffed. A circular route. Ben Lomond and Ben Vorlich across the loch are both designated as SSSIs (Sites of Special Scientific Interest) with species that include black grouse, ptarmigan, upland waders, eagle, pine marten, red deer, mountain hare and water vole. £3 per day per car. will definitely be back in clearer weather. the descent was tough on the knees. I did make the summit, honestly! Lacking a protective covering of midgie spray we had to make a dash for it and following the round trip walk we scrambled down the back of the mountain to the Ptarmigan Ridge. File:Inverbeg banner from Ptarmigan Ridge, Ben Lomond.jpg Metadata This file contains additional information such as Exif metadata which may have been added by the digital camera, scanner, or software program used to create or digitize it. Arghh the MIDGIES! Ben Lomond is one of the most popular Munros, rewarding the 30,000 people who make it to the top with truly fantastic views of the length of Loch Lomond and its islands. Plenty of parking spaces still. You will need hillwalking gear and be prepared for the weather to change in a heartbeat – mist, fog and rain can sweep in quickly. Ben Lomond by ptarmigan ridge. File usage on Commons Ben lomond via ptarmigan ridge | Rowardennan, Scotland (United Kingdom) rute Ben Lomond by ptarmigan ridge. Climb north up the tourist path from Rowardennan, then either retrace your ascent route or take the rougher return along Ptarmigan Ridge to the west. Ben Lomond is one of Scotland’s most popular hill climbs, with over 30,000 people reaching the summit every year. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Ben Lomond via Ptarmigan Ridge Path ist ein 7.4 Meilen langer Rundweg in der Nähe von Arrochar, Argyll and Bute, Schottland. Summit rocks from Ptarmigan approach: The summit of Ben Lomond at the end of a fine winter's day: Descent was made on icy paths in darkness. Submit one here. Aufgrund der Steigung und … Whilst climbing Ben Lomond is not technically hard, it is a Munro, and the path is boggy rough so don’t climb it expecting a wee trip up Arthurs Seat. Despite the now oppressive heat and for me, total exhaustion (I was starting to feel like I was climbing in a sauna) we had to push on and we finally reached the top after 2 hours of climbing. I only stopped for breath to take the photo below. well worth the 4hr trip up here and the 6hrs of broken sleep in the car park. Only £3 for all day parking and you need £1 coins. No description for Ptarmigan Ridge Path trail has been added yet! Ptarmigan Ridge is a popular alternative approach to Ben Lomond for those who want a more challenging route than the "tourist path", and Lawrie has been keen to explore the continuation of the ridge beyond Bealach Buidhe, the turn-off point for those climbing Ben Lomond, to the minor top of Cruinn a'Bheinn before making a descent to the loch shore via the Cailness Burn. https://www.alltrails.com/.../ben-lomond-via-ptarmigan-ridge-path Ben Lomond (Scottish Gaelic: Beinn Laomainn, 'Beacon Mountain'), 974 metres (3,196 ft), is a mountain in the Scottish Highlands.Situated on the eastern shore of Loch Lomond, it is the most southerly of the Munros.Ben Lomond lies within the Ben Lomond National Memorial Park and the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, property of the National Trust for Scotland. (I can’t help pronouncing Ptarmigan as Parmesan…). Geographie. Car park, early morning, well...just before 9. Great photos as always :D Marking it as moderate due to the conditions and climb, but there are no clear dangers other than the usual. You cannot overwrite this file. very tough hike, amazing weather and great views at the top, well worth it for the views. Ptarmigan Ridge Path is a 3,733 m less popular black wilderness trail trail located near Ben Lomond. On a good day, the Forestry Commission car park at Rowardennan (£3/day) on the east side of the loch is jam-packed and a stream of people head up into the hills. The path is very uneven and quite narrow in places. The peak rises to 974m and the views from the trig point at the summit are truly spectacular. Abacus Mountain Guides: Ben Lomond via Ptarmigan Ridge - See 141 traveler reviews, 60 candid photos, and great deals for Corpach, UK, at Tripadvisor. Scotland’s weather is best in May and September. We took a well-deserved rest on the plateau before attempting the final climb to the top; I almost want to stay here all day, with a sunbed and a glass of wine in my hand! Great loop - we took Ben Lomond up and Ptarmigan down, definitely the easier way I'd say. Summit was clouded over but did offer great views as we went up and came down. After 10 miles, 25 degrees, 4 hours 52 minutes walking, 1081m in height and 28500 steps, we did it again! There was hardly a breath of wind and we could sit around taking in the spectacular views without feeling cold. Throughly enjoyed this trip. As a native Coloradoan living in Scotland 25 degrees is my FAVOURITE time to be out and about climbing! NN3582002205 Ptarmigan is less a defined summit, more like the last pimple on the end of a broad curving ridge. Wow, you must have had such great weather! This was our first time up Ben Lomond, and after climbing Ben Vorlich at Loch Earn (which is around the same height) we thought we knew what to expect; that was until the weather decided to add 25 degrees of heat. Lade den GPS-Track herunter und folge der Route auf einer Karte. Found it very demanding and challenging in parts. OS You will need OS Explorer map: OS Explorer map. Are you a Munro bagging beginner? Ben Lomond, near the summit. The path up is well made, but the optional return down the Ptarmigan ridge is steep and rocky, and muddy lower down. Groups starting to arrive and start their ascend by the normal path, behind the toilets and informative point. How to climb Ben Lomond. West Highland Way: Balmaha to Rowardennan, West Highland Way: Rowardennan to Inversnaid, West Highland Way: Inversnaid to Inverarnan, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland. It's definitely a difficult hike with a long climb up but it was completely worth it for the stunning views from the top! That view is breathtaking! In the clouds at the top but views were unreal. Plenty of parking spaces still. Ben lomond via ptarmigan ridge Wandern Trail in Rowardennan, Scotland (United Kingdom). Having climbed Ben Lomond before, my planned route today was to walk up the same tourist route but return via the Ptarmigan ridge for the first time. By the time we’d left the tree line everyone around us was huffing and puffing, and we realised with our fleeces and a rucksack full of hats and scarves, that we were completely over-dressed. The decent felt like it was going on forever. What a stunning place! Car park, early morning, well...just before 9. Parking a pain, but arrive early. I've still not done Ben Lomond before, but I've done Ben Nevis twice already and I can tell you, I doubt Ben Nevis will be much more difficult. We climbed up on the tourist path and descended down the ptarmigan side to make the full circuit. Get there early and don’t park in the passing places if you can’t find a spot. I loved climbing Ben lomond for my 1st ever munro only downfall were the midges they were a nightmare totally eaten alive but once we got higher they were gone and I enjoyed the views, Great trail, quite hard but really enjoyed it, dry sunny weather was a bonus. Ben Lomond via the Ptarmigan Route After completing the West Highland Way with Thistle Trekking I had decided to stay on in Scotland and do some route testing for the “walk away” weekends we are going to start offering in 2020. Just look at it; I think I’ve fallen in love with beautiful Scotland even more. Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. we had a little weather at the top and no views but the trail and surroundings are beautiful. Amazing!! Car park opens at 8 and fills up quick so aim to arrive around then. Great post! Advertisement. Groups starting to arrive and start their ascend by the normal path, behind the toilets and informative point. Groups starting to arrive and start their ascend by the normal path, behind the toilets and informative point. Car park, early morning, well...just before 9. Groups starting to arrive and start their ascend by the normal path, behind the toilets and informative point. For weather forecasts, I recommend you check out: Ben Lomond is a deservedly a popular hill and on a good day the car park can quickly fill up. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a extreme overall physical rating with a … Car park, early morning, well...just before 9. Ben Lomond stands in a dominant position overlooking the Loch of the same name, its edge-of-the-highlands location giving it a wide ranging outlook … The Team were called out at 3.32pm. Download its GPS track and follow the itinerary on a map. Great views, rocky but clear path the whole way. Setting off up the well established route, i was immediately struck by the amount of work carried out on the … Route Ben lomond via ptarmigan ridge - Rowardennan, Scotland (United Kingdom) Ben Lomond by ptarmigan ridge. Usually found at lower levels, close to water, the incredible heat (and extra dinner they were getting) had pushed a swarm of biting midgies upwards and the top was utterly infested. Ben Lomond by ptarmigan ridge. Thanks for linking up :D. Welcome to Love, From Scotland, the Scotland travel blog that shows you where to stay and how to get outside in Scotland. Ptarmigan ridge : SummitPost.org : Climbing, hiking, mountaineering. We chose the National Trust for Scotland managed ‘tourist path’ for our ascent and surrounded by the mountains, you get incredible full-circle views of the loch and it’s 22 islands. The midgies had finally disappeared and with a fresh breeze and home in sight, I was able to really enjoy the views. Descarga el track GPS y sigue el recorrido del itinerario del sendero desde un mapa. Car park, early morning, well...just before 9. Aug 16, 2018 - Rising within sight of Glasgow, Scotland's most southerly Munro is also among its most popular. The map was also really easy to follow. If not you can pay to park at pub, or heaps of people ended up parking up the roads, so you'll find somewhere for sure. Great day out. Ben Lomond is one of Scotland’s most popular hill climbs, with over 30,000 people reaching the summit every year. We got a few snow showers but also some great views. Plenty of parking spaces still. But overall a great hike. The route has been well made, however the return down the Ptarmigan ridge can be muddy and is rocky in places making the going more difficult in poor visibility. Plenty of parking spaces still. Even if by this point, I was such a sweaty mess, this selfie was really not a good idea! Great trail, worth doing the loop with a nice ridge on way down. We got some fresh snow, but it didn't complicate the climb. Ben lomond via ptarmigan ridge Hiking trail in Rowardennan, Scotland (United Kingdom). Plenty of parking spaces still. A circular route. Fairly busy on the way down. We had an enjoyable hike on this trail today. Follow the high ground between rocks, pools and boggy patches, following the ridge as it loops around the head of a shallow corrie to reach the summit slopes of Ben Lomond. The trail is primarily used for hiking and walking. Ben Lomond is prone to such sudden blasts of weather — she raises her beacon on the edge of the Highland line and offers the first point of resistance to any weather systems coming in from the south-west. Ruta Ben lomond via ptarmigan ridge de senderismo en Rowardennan, Scotland (United Kingdom). 4 hours up and down. A group of walkers ascending Ben Lomond became cragfast on the steep, icy slopes of the Ptarmigan Ridge, nearing the summit, and contacted Police Scotland for the assistance of Mountain Rescue. Return to Rowardennan via 'tourist' route. Ptarmigan Ridge Path is a 600 m less popular proline wilderness trail trail located near Ben Lomond. The best way to see the park? A circular route. I was very thankful I had remembered to pack the factor 30 sunscreen. Perfect trial. Due to it's proximity to the populated areas of Scotland's Central Belt, Ben Lomond rivals Ben Nevis for the acolade as the most climbed hill in Scotland and its guardians the NTS and Forestry Commission work hard to manage and control the errosion. Learn how your comment data is processed. Amazing sunrise and views of the lake. first munro. Climb Ben Lomond and the Ptarmigan Ridge to take in the spectacular views. Happy to have you on #MondayEscapes. I told you this Munro bagging was addictive. The view to the north reveals range beyond range of mountains into the Highlands. Route BEN LOMOND via Ptarmigan Ridge - April 2015 - Rowardennan, Scotland (United Kingdom) Car park at the end of the road. Sadly, as evidenced by the number of people hurrying back down the trail towards us, our time on the top of the mountain was to be very short-lived. My guide to climbing a Munro might help. Hehe .. never heard of them before! We parked in Ben Lomond car park and the pay machine wasn't taking card so remember to bring some coins! Covering 720sq miles, 22 lochs and 21 Munros, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park is famous worldwide for those seeking wonderful scenery and outdoor adventures. Car park, early morning, well...just before 9. If you haven’t hill walked before, have a look at my beginners guide to hillwalking in Scotland. Er führt entlang eines Sees, vorbei an herrlichen Aussichtspunkten und es gibt einen Wasserfall und schöne Wildblumen. The muntain comprises twa parallel sooth-sootheastren ridges: the Sròn Aonaich ridge tae the east and the Ptarmigan ridge tae the wast. View north from Ptarmigan Ridge: The ridge joins the summit cone and narrows and steepens satisfyingly, views north-east into perpetual shade, south-west to the loch, and above to the summit. Wow well done, and those views were certainly worth it, and I think you look great in your selfie! Took Ptarmigan up and Ben Lomond down. Sorry that you couldn't enjoy it long because of those dang midgies ... guessing those a bugs by the way? A circular route. A circular route. 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. The decent through the ptarmigan ridge was brutal for me. Climb Ben Lomond and the Ptarmigan Ridge to take in the spectacular views. Now, I think the descent down the mountain along the Ptarmigan Ridge tops every walk I’ve ever completed in Scotland. Absolutely love it, one of the best I've done. A circular route. File:Loch Lomond from Ptarmigan Ridge, Ben Lomond.jpg cropped 77 % horizontally and 91 % vertically using CropTool with precise mode. Ben Lomond is the most climbed of the Munros (Scottish mountains over 914m), not only because it’s the most southerly, but also because of the direct ascent to its 974m summit. Don’t attempt climbing Ben Lomond in winter unless you are a specialist climber. Ben Lomond by ptarmigan ridge. Located within the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park and situated on the eastern shores of Loch lomond itself, Ben Lomond is probably one of the busiest mountains in Scotland. Ptarmigan > Ben Lomond from GR: NS 35976 98565: ronaldo333: 24/08/2019: Ptarmigan > Ben Lomond from GR: NS 35976 98565: Hippster: 24/08/2019: with Jon Clarke: hutonthehill: 01/06/2019: Up the tourist path then down the Ptarmigan ridge. Early start to avoid the crowds and rain. Great views: Gary Heath: 25/05/2019 Plenty of parking spaces still. Hiking | Ben Lomond via Ptarmigan Ridge | Follow track to Ardess then hill path over Ptarmigan towards Ben Lomond - steep, rocky final section to summit. Ben Lomond via Ptarmigan Ridge Path is a 11.9 kilometer loop trail located near Arrochar, Argyll and Bute, Scotland that features a lake and is rated as difficult. Ben Lomond is one of the most popular Munros, rewarding visitors with fantastic views of the length of Loch Lomond and far into the hills to the north and the Trossachs to the east. Tourist path great but very busy on a Friday. Ptarmigan Ridge (778m) Cruinn a'Bheinn (632m) Sunday 12th May 2013 Distance: 20.5kms - Duration: 8hrs - Group Size: 7 Walk Leader - Lawrie Nov 30, 2018 - With a perfect Scottish summer in full bloom, we headed up Ben Lomond and the Ptarmigan Ridge to take in the spectacular views. It will take between 4-6 hours to climb Ben Lomond. Ben Lomond, the most southerly Munro, sits alone on the eastern shores of Loch Lomond - the greatest area of fresh water in the British mainland. We’ve done this route a good few times over the last ten years and never before have we found the top so quiet and so calm. Groups starting to arrive and start their ascend by the normal path, behind the toilets and informative point. Ben Lomond appears tae hae a conical shape whan luiked at frae the Arrochar Alps nearby but it haes a craggy corrie heich up on it's northren side. Ben lomond via ptarmigan ridge szlak - Rowardennan, Scotland (United Kingdom) Ben Lomond by ptarmigan ridge. 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