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Strathkelvin Group

We are the Strathkelvin Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

A circular walk of Ben Lomond in a clockwise direction, that is ascent via the Ptarmigan and descent via the "tourist route"; the opposite direction of the Walkhighlands route because who wants to climb down the steep way, not me.

(Note that there is a Loch Lomond Low Walk on the calendar for the same day)

The last section to the summit is steep and a little airy, but there's no real scrambling or height exposure.

 

Saturday, 29 June 2024
Meeting time:
7:30 am
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
12km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
1000m / 3281ft
Type:
circular

Car parking at Rowardennan was £5 at last date of checking.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 65318 73407
Nearest postcode:
G66 1XQ
what3words:
slogged.stiff.resources
Meeting time:
7:30 am

Southbank Car Park in sunny Kirkintilloch

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 35974 98642
Nearest postcode:
G63 0AR
what3words:
robes.amount.spines
Start time:
9:00 am

Ben Lomond Car Park in Rowardennan

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking