BEN LOMOND: Up the Mountain Path, down the Ptarmigan Ridge Path
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- čas přidán 2. 08. 2024
- It has been 15 years since I last climed Ben Lomond, but I was pleased to see the improvements in the trail in an attempt to reduce erosion. In those 15 years I appear to have gotten older, or the path has become steeper, as it was 'challenging' which web sites correctly described the ascent as. I came down to Rowardennan via the Ptarmigan Ridge Path, which was even more challenging, even with gravity on my side. It was a beautiful day to explore the highest point of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park.
** UPDATE: A few people have commented on my nose. Yes, I have a large hooter. I get it from the Italian side of my family. It also had a little colour on it from a walk I did several days earlier. Enhancing the colour of the video emphasises the red nose. :-)
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*** TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:22 Rowardennan Car Park
00:07:10 The Tree Line
00:12:20 The Final Push
00:12:55 Made it to the Summit!
00:13:36 Ptarmigan Ridge path
00:17:20 Ptarmigan
00:18:35 Rowardennan
I climbed to the summit of Ben Lomond in September 1970, when I was on a school trip from Essex. It's the only mountain I've ever climbed and it was a wonderful and memorable day. Not sure I could manage it again, now in my late 60s, but you never know!
Been up Ben Lomond a few times, but never been brave enough to tackle the Ptarmigan so cheers for showing us! I'd be up for a collaboration with you, but clearly not walking up mountains - you set some pace, I'd never keep up with you :D
I enjoyed the video but the adverts were a bit over the top, I counted at least 3 ad breaks within the space of 4 mins. You might want to consider tweaking the ad settings to space them out a bit more.
I remember coming down Ben Lomond via the ptarmigan ridge and it really killed my knees! The tourist route is a piece of cake by comparison
as a 60 yr old i can confirm the paths are steeper its not the age... great vid scott up to your usual standard.. look forward to your next adventure...
Scott😊, I am from far off New Zealand, and thoroughly enjoy your videos, having been to Scotland myself. I had the pleasure of seeing Loch Lomond in 2018, (where I discovered Highland meets Lowland in Scotland) on a very rare trip to UK. I was on a cruise vessel on Loch Lomond, out of Balloch. Maybe one day I will climb one of those Munroes as you call them in Scotland. Though I too am in middle age now, and might not find it as easy as in my younger days. PS I have also travelled quite a bit on the Scotrail network, and flown through Glasgow airport. That was also in 2018, on a return flight from London Gatwick 😊
Lovely and down to earth, telling a story along the way. Beautiful scenery and great commentary. Yes, always watch where you put your feet. :)
Good morning! Glad I have discovered your channel. My kind of video and exactly my kind of hat!.(subscribed of course even before the hat!). I did Ben Lomond with our club about 3 years ago (midges from base to summit!)We were also clouded out on a sunny day. I could feel every bump of steps in my knees. Your mention of Greater Cumbrae brought back memories. I did a sailing course there a good few years ago. After dinner in the sailing centre I decided to walk anticlockwise around the island, totally underestimating the distance. I got back by starlight and desperate for a beer! I might follow your example with the captions. You're wise to be careful to watch your feet at times rather than video: I fell over maybe three time yesterday trying to hold two sticks in one hand while livestreaming with the iPhone. Thanks. Enjoyed. Looking forward to the Ben! Atb, Terry
You need to do a blog on Isle of Skye Scott , tackle the cullins.
Well done Scott , hard work mind but what scenery 👍
Good video. It makes me out of breath just watching you.
Enjoyed the video Scott. Well done!
Stunning scenery 👍👍
Very well done can’t wait for the next video
Great film, great walk, great scenery!
Great video ! Well done ! To get there by public transport as well, very impressive ! Path looked busy. You have loads of great content on your channel. Thank you for getting up at 5am for us !
I enjoy your videos. Thank you
Thank you Scott for the great walk to the top of Ben Lomond I have been enjoying your trips and seeing a lot of places I will never get to but would love too.
This is a lovely video. I just discovered this channel a few minutes ago and I'm glad I did. CZcams is wonderful for all sorts of reasons isn't it?
the view is just out there
Good luck on Ben Nevis!!!!!
Very good video with beautiful scenery
Thanks for sharing.
Yes always love your video's Hi Scott 😁😁💟
Wow such an amazing climb especially coming down part of the path looked decidedly unsafe 💕
Glad you're trying Ben Nevis again. Best of luck this time round. Can't wait for the video!
Well done mate awesome vlog
Good man. Keep it up!!
Good luck with the Ben Nevis challenge and fingers crossed for good weather
Cheers Scott, enjoyed your walk. Never been up Ben Lomand. Looking forward to Ben Nevis which I have been up.
Great video thanks for getting up at 0500 for us.Buen Camino.J
Great views!
Ben Lomond...rippy affy day isn't till tomorrow Scott 😉😉
I like it when you chat more in your videos, much more interesting thanks
So beautiful! You are in great shape, BTW.
Awesome video Scott love the view of Scotland buddy from Alan in Lowestoft
It's been about 12 years since I last did Ben Lomond, but I've done it 4 times. I need to get in shape before I attempt it again! For me the hardest part of the Ben is the initial ascent to the shoulder. I did once help out during a Ben Lomond Hill Race. Due to an injury with a runner falling below the treeline and a problem with the walkie talkies (this was almost 20 years ago), myself and another couple of volunteers essentially ended up running half of the total ascent to get to the first aid team that had the one and only stretcher. After accompanying the first aid team down to the casualty we then had to climb back up to where we were stationed that day. I could never do that now! Also, I love that wee honesty shop, I think it's relatively new as I don't remember it being there a few years ago. I first saw it just this year.
Well done
when I was climbing cairnsmore of carsphairn there was migies galore on the top
Enjoyed the video. Good effort!
Don't fade away up there Scott or find any dodgy cars in Ben Lomond....10 points if u get this reference
Can I suggest a backpack where you fit a water bladder that holds up to 2 litres of water. You can then drink via a tube as you are walking
Hi Scott, have you got any advice on what would be my cheapest option from Lowestoft/Norwich to Southampton by train ? TIA
Well how did I guess the hard one was Ben Nevis i said on the last video when you were walking around great cumbrae island we’re you trying Ben Nevis for the hard one again
is that considered a scramble in scotland?
A lot of deforestation occurred for the purposes of agriculture. Livestock farming inhibits tree growth, especially sheep. The lake district isn't what it once was remotely, and it's called a wet desert.
its easier comming down scot and where are your walking poles better for you so you dont fall over
Would not be able to film and use poles. Got myself some poles and find them a great help especially on rough ground.
@@cannyexplorer5357 use a head cam