Get On Yer Hike10
Sat, 09 Apr
|Rowardennan Car Park
Experience the beauty and wonder of Loch Lomond. Ben Lomond is one of the most popular Munros, rewarding the 30,000 people who make it to the top with truly fantastic views of the length of Loch Lomond and its islands. The view to the north reveals range beyond range of mountains into the Highlands
Time & Location
09 Apr 2022, 07:30
Rowardennan Car Park, Glasgow G63 0AR, UK
About the Event
Ben Lomond
Ben Lomond is one of the most popular Munros, rewarding the 30,000 people who make it to the top with truly fantastic views of the length of Loch Lomond and its islands. The view to the north reveals range beyond range of mountains into the Highlands. The path up is well made, but the optional return down the Ptarmigan ridge is steep and rocky, and muddy lower down.
TERRAIN
Clear path with some rocky sections, most especially on the alternative, rougher return route. As with all mountain walks, full hillwalking clothing and equipment must be carried. If there is snow on the route this includes an ice-axe and crampons.
Fitness and Safety
Please note we will be climbing 990m with some steep terrain. Distance will be 12 km. You will need a reasonable level of fitness and walking ability to be able to complete this.
Please do assess your own level of fitness to ensure you are confident you will be able to complete the hike. If you want to build up to this level and would like some shorter hikes let us know and we will see if we can arrange this.
Get On Yer Hike is a community group. By coming on these hike you agree to take full responsibility for your own safety. You will have and require the correct kit and knowledge to navigate munros safely without causing harm to yourself or others. There will be people on the hike who know the route but you agree to take full responsibilty for your own safety.
Distance: 12 km
Walking will be around 5-6 hours and include climbing some steep terrain.
Only 12 spaces availabe so book fast.
Required Kit
Ensure you appropriate kit with you. See kit list in menu for a list of desired equipment for hiking. Boots suitable for walking, warm clothing, waterproofs and water bottle essential. As we are now into autumn and approaching winter please be prepared with your kit for winter weather.
Where to Meet
Please be at Rowardennan car park at Glasgow G63 0AR kitted up and ready to leave for hike at 7:30am. Please don't be late as we don't want people waiting around in the cold.
Google Maps location of car park.
Wild Camping - no wild camping on this occasion.
If you prefer you can choose to wild camp near the car park the night before. Please join our Whatsapp group to be kept informed of details for wild camping. If you are doing so please follow this guidance on wild camping.
Dealing with emergency poo situations in the outdoors
Please bring toilet paper, a disposable bag and hand sanitiser (a backpaking trowel can come in handy for digging a hole). Please read this advice for dealing with emergency poo.
Safety
Download the free OS Locate app to help you find your grid reference if needed. Some helpful apps for navigation here.
Ticks
Learn how to avoid and treat ticks here.
Midges
Learn how to avoid midges here.
Get On Yer Hike Shop
See our online shop for emergency bivvy bags and tick removers.
Tickets
£20 Donation
The suggested donation for these events is £20. This will be split 50/50. 50% will go to an orphan's village in Haiti to feed and educate orphans (www.okipe.org ) The other 50% will go into a Get On Yer Hike fund to buy essential kit for safety etc
£20.00+£0.50 service feeSale ended£10 Donation
The suggested donation for these events is £20. This will be split 50/50. 50% will go to an orphan's village in Haiti to feed and educate orphans (www.okipe.org ) The other 50% will go into a Get On Yer Hike fund to buy essential kit for safety etc
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The suggested donation for these events is £20. This will be split 50/50. 50% will go to an orphan's village in Haiti to feed and educate orphans (www.okipe.org ) The other 50% will go into a Get On Yer Hike fund to buy essential kit for safety etc
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