Ben Lomond via Ptarmigan Ridge

Hike Details

  • Distance: 12km (7 miles)
  • Duration: 5 - 6 Hours
  • Difficulty: Intermediate
  • Area: Scotland

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£55pp

Dates available in June, August.

Ben Lomond via Ptarmigan Ridge

  • Ascent: 3,200ft
  • Peaks Included: Ben Lomond, Sron Aonaich
  • Great for: Intermediate hikers, who want to venture out onto the Munros.
  • Starting time: 8:30am
  • Finish time: 3pm (Approx)
  • Start/Finish: Find parking on Google maps - Rowardennan (Loch Lomond)
  • Car park cost: £5 - Cash, Card, RingGo
  • Dates Available: 7 Jun 2026, 16 Aug 2026

** PLEASE NOTE: If you have completed a booking/enquiry from for this event and have not heard back within our turnaround time of 1-2 days, please check your junk folder for a response from us.

** Each Small Group will run with a minimum of 3 participants. If the minimum has not been met 24 hours before the hike, we will reach out and refund, reschedule or make alternate arrangements.

What to expect

The walk starts at Rowardennan and climbs steadily through woodland before reaching open ground. The Ptarmigan Ridge offers a quieter, rougher ascent with rocky steps and short scrambles in places, along with wide-open views over Loch Lomond.

The final pull to the summit is steep but worth it for the sweeping views across the Highlands. The descent follows the main Tourist Path, a well-made track that drops steadily back to the start. A rewarding day with varied terrain and some of the best scenery in the area.

FAQs

Please refer to our Terms And Conditions.

Absolutely! 90% of our participants are solo hikers and adventurers. We pride ourselves on getting together like minded folk to create laughs, memories, and friendships! So there's no need to feel worried about your first experience, or indeed trying a new type of outdoor activity, with us.

For each hike we calculate a suitable time based on the distance and terrain. We do our very best to accommodate the speed of the group we are leading, whilst providing the encouragement needed to complete the challenge.

For information on what you should bring, please view our compulsory and recommended kit list.

Will you take on the epic Ben Lomond via Ptarmigan Ridge with Trekking Tom Experiences? We can't wait to meet you!

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