Ben Lomond

Ben Lomond is one of the most popular mountains in Scotland, its position as the most southerly of the Munros making it easily accessible for natives of Glasgow. On summer days thousands of day trippers can be seen on its slopes.

There are two main ascent routes, both starting from the coast of Loch Lomond near Rowardennan. One is slightly easier, heading north east through forested slopes to the mountain's south ridge; the other heads north over steeper ground, taking in the subsidiary peak of Ptarmigan, before following the ridge as it curves east to the summit at 974m.

A more adventurous route follow's the north ridge to Bealach Cruinn a' Bheinn before descending to Loch Lomond or Gleann Dubh.