Here's a look at my wonderful experience hiking Ben Lomond. Note: Some posts may contain affiliate links. Since 1995 the area around the mountain has been dedicated to those who gave their lives during the first and second world wars. Although the central one is the highest at 943m, the southern top is marked with a trig point. Registered in Scotland SC503836. Climb to the 1,326 m Ben Lomond Saddle. How to visit the Glenfinnan Viaduct (Harry Potter Bridge), Driving the Southwest Coastal 300 in Scotland. It’s at the very end of a long rural road running up alongside the eastern shores of Loch Lomond. My recommendation for staying in Rowardennan is this B&B, click for link. As far as I am aware, Ben Lomond is open all year round. The persistent ducks of Queenstown. Rowardennan is on the West Highland Way, with a Youth Hostel and Hotel. The total route can take around 4.5-6 hours on average. You'll find me working out of a cafe in Bali, perhaps on a riverboat in Brazil or maybe even an airport lounge in New Delhi. In 2016 I decided to ditch the office environment, work from my laptop and travel to every country in the world. On our trip we saw a Thistle Camp and Trailblazers team hard at work, this is an initiative to get young volunteers from around the world to have a holiday in Scotland, whilst contributing to conservation projects. It’s proximity to Glasgow and the central belt makes it a very popular climb. Please feel free to comment below, tell me about your experience climbing Ben Lomond, also share the article on social media. The grade here is generally uphill, but with a little up and down. Just be aware that this road can get busy in the summer months, and expect plenty of campervans as there is space to overnight park in the Ben Lomond car park. Share with friends. Oh yeah, and a waterproof bag as well as you don’t want all of your clothes getting soaked! Visit Paul’s other websites, Paul Saunders Marketing & Paul Saunders Photography, for his marketing, photography & video services in Loch Lomond and beyond. That’s about it from me, I just hope some of these tips could be of help! was an abortive mission back in February due to flooding and the whole of Wasdale (where S.P. The climb takes you through a forest. Thanks to the cloud at the summit there wasn't any view to be had. Note: The section from the saddle to the summit crosses private land. Currently the Forestry Commission are cutting down trees infected by a disease, they are planting replacements. They advise that the total route can take between 4 to 6 hours, so be sure to take plenty of food and water with you. Ben Lomond, Rowardennan: "How long does it take to hike Ben Lomond? then no doubts you’re in the mood for hiking. Like any mountain, it is generally quicker coming down than it is going up. You can take the gentler option and grab a scenic ride up the Skyline Gondola, saving yourself a 450 metre (1476 feet) climb up a series of switchbacks in the mostly pine forest like on our 'Manuka' trip, or you can hike from Queenstown like on our 'Tui' trip the way the locals usually do it. All you had to do was leave money in the box on the wall; I’m not sure if they offer this all year round so don’t rely on it. The views as you head down are superb, once of course you clear the cloud. Any equipment I should bring along? Thank you for subscribing, we will send you an e-mail shortly to confirm your subscription. Even if you don’t plan on hiking all the way up to the Ben Lomond Summit, just completing the Ben Lomond Saddle is worth the climb!