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Ben Lomond Summit

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Ben Lomond Summit

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Mountain biking

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For generations of Clydesiders, hikes to Ben Lomond have represented an escape from industry and the city to the glorious adventures found in the Scottish Highlands. This, the most southerly …

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Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

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    December 13, 2019

    Hiking

    The most southerly of the Munros, Ben Lomond is many people’s first. Some might be put off for life, but many are inevitably hooked, sucked into the pursuit for the full 282.

    From Rowardennan it’s an easy climb on a good path – and the summit views over Loch Lomond’s isle-dotted expanse are scenically stupendous.

    October 27, 2018

    Hiking

    Fantastic views, as you'd expect, form the top of possibly the most popular Munro (it's the closest one to Glasgow, after all) - over 30,000 people a year climb it either on foot or by bike.

    October 17, 2020

    Hiking

    An amazing mountain we have already climbed my first ever mountain to climb and experience the amazing taste of hiking. Can’t wait to get back to it and hike before sunrise 😍

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 970 m

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    Location: Buchanan, Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

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