Ben Lomond

Views of Ben Lomond from the west bank of Loch Lomond; left side of the summit Ptarmigan

The 974 m ( 3196 ft) high Ben Lomond ( gäl. Beinn Laomainn ( Beacon Peak) ) rises on the east shore of Loch Lomond. He is Scotland's most southerly Munro - named after Hugh Munro, who made ​​a list of all Scottish peaks over 3,000 feet ( 914.40 meters).

In Rowardennan, at the foot of Ben Lomond, begins the 5 - to 7- hour hike up Ben Lomond with stunning views over Loch Lomond and the Scottish Highlands.

The easier route to the summit starts at the parking lot between the Rowardennan Hotel and the boat launch, the more difficult route starts behind the hostel and leads over the side to Ptarmigan Peak Ben Lomond. By combining the two paths can perform a varied circular walk.