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Walk 3009 - Ben Lomond
| Nat Park | Loch Lomond and Trossachs | | County/Area | Stirling | | Author | Lou Johnson | | Length | 7.5 miles / 12.2 km | | Ascent | 3160 feet / 958 metres | | Grade | moderate/hard |
Ben Lomond overlooks Loch Lomond and this walk takes the direct approach to gain the summit. Superb views across the hills and lochs of the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park are your reward for the effort required to reach the summit. Remember this Scottish hill can be busy so choose a quiet day when the visibility is good. 
Suggested Maps It is recommended you take a map with you when following a walk route. The preferred scale is 1:25000 used by the Explorer series.  | OS Explorer | Sheet 364 |  | OS Landranger | Sheet 56 |
Note : If two maps are listed at the same scale then either (a) both are required for full coverage of the route or (b) the route is covered on both maps. Other walks nearby Walk 1296 - 3.3 miles / 5.2 km away
Beinn Eich & Doune Hill
Grade - moderate/hard
Length - 8.5 miles / 13.8 km Walk 1298 - 5.6 miles / 8.9 km away
The Cobbler from Arrochar
Grade - moderate/hard
Length - 7.5 miles / 12.2 km Walk 2317 - 11.0 miles / 17.6 km away
Ben Vorlich from Ardlui
Grade - moderate/hard
Length - 7.0 miles / 11.4 km Walk 2418 - 13.3 miles / 21.2 km away
Beinn a'Chroin & Beinn Chabhair, from Inverlochlarig, Balquhidder
Grade - hard
Length - 15.0 miles / 24.4 km Walk 1350 - 15.7 miles / 25.1 km away
Ben Ledi, near Callander
Grade - moderate
Length - 5.5 miles / 8.9 km Walk 2552 - 19.5 miles / 31.1 km away
A West Highland Way Experience
Grade - moderate
Length - 95.0 miles / 154.4 km Walk 2185 - 23.0 miles / 36.8 km away
Ben Vorlich from Loch Earn
Grade - moderate
Length - 6.0 miles / 9.8 km Walk 2439 - 26.3 miles / 42.1 km away
Forth & Clyde canal and Roman Antonine Wall, from Auchinstarry
Grade - easy
Length - 6.0 miles / 9.8 km Walk 3067 - 29.1 miles / 46.5 km away
Beinn Ghlas & Ben Lawers, near Killin
Grade - moderate/hard
Length - 7.5 miles / 12.2 km Walk 1352 - 29.1 miles / 46.5 km away
The Tarmachan Ridge, near Killin
Grade - moderate/hard
Length - 9.0 miles / 14.6 km Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
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AREA INFORMATION
Loch Lomond and Trossachs
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park covers some 720 sq miles (1,865 sq km) of some of the finest scenery in Scotland ...
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