Ben Lomond - Hike Report
| Munro Number: | 2 |
| Date: | Jun 19 2021 |
| Ascent: | 956mm |
| Distance: | 12.49km |
| Moving Time: | 3:53:43 |
| Total Time: | 4:24:43 |
Overview
Ben Lomond is one of the most popular Munros in Scotland and for good reason. It’s a fantastic mountain to climb and offers some of the best views in the country. The mountain is located in the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and is easily accessible from Glasgow and Edinburgh.
The path up Ben Lomond is another fantastic example of a well-maintained path that makes it easy to follow all the way to the summit. There are sections where the path can be a bit rocky and steep, but it’s nothing too technical and most people should be able to manage it.
Given it’s popularity, you will undoubtedly meet a lot of other hikers on their way up or down the mountain.
Starting Point
The hike up Ben Lomond starts from the car park at Rowardennan. The car park can get very busy, especially on weekends, so it’s best to get there early to secure a spot. The car park is well sign-posted and easy to find.