Ben Lomond is a census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California, United States, and also the name of the mountain to the west. The CDP includes the communities of Glen Arbor and Brackney. The population was 6,234 at the 2010 census.

Where is Loch Lomond in Scotland?

Loch Lomond is in southern Scotland, approximately 1 hour's drive from Glasgow. With Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park being so vast, around 50% of Scotland's total population lives within an hour's drive of the National Park!

Where is the start of Ben Lomond?

The Ben Lomond Mountain Path is a great climb with beautiful views on the way up. The starting point is the Rowardennan car park on the east shore of Loch Lomond (fee). Lots of sheep to keep you company if hiking alone.

Can kids walk Ben Lomond?

We went with our 5-year old daughter and she was able to hang with us! We didn't go the whole way, but the views were spectacular and we saw some wild goats up close! Not too strenuous.

Is the cobbler A Munro?

The Cobbler, or Ben Arthur to use the correct name, is just short of a Munro but is still one of Scotland's most spectacular mountains due to the unusual skyline and fabulous views.

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What does Brae mean in Scottish?

chiefly Scotland. : a hillside especially along a river.

Can you still wild camp in Scotland?

The short answer is yes: wild camping is legal in Scotland.

It is the only country in the UK where there remains a general rule in favour of wild camping. England, Wales and Northern Ireland all have laws to restrict camping – unless you seek the landowner's permission first.

What mountain is near Glasgow?

Ben Lomond is incredibly near Glasgow – and it's a challenging climb of a Munro, at 974m high. For that reason, the mountain rivals Ben Nevis, the UK's highest mountain, for the not-so-coveted accolade of being the most climbed Munro in Scotland.

What does Lomond mean in Gaelic?

Aerial view of Tarbert, Harris, Western Isles. ©P&A Macdonald/SNH. Loch Lomond was originally Loch Leamhain, named from the river that flows from it (it means 'elm river'). It derived its modern name from Ben Lomond, in Gaelic Beinn Laomainn 'beacon mountain'.

What is Ben Lomond in Scotland?

Ben Lomond is Scotland's most southerly Munro and has been popular with explorers since the late 18th century. Rising from the east shore of Loch Lomond to a height of 3,193 ft (974 m), Ben Lomond offers exhilarating walking and spectacular views in the heart of the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park.

How long does it take to climb Ben a an?

How long does it take to climb Ben A'an? It takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete the ascent and descent of Ben Aan, depending on how long you linger at the top to admire the views (and we recommend that you do)!

What is a Ben Lomond fruit?

Noted for its high fruit quality and high content of vitamin C, Ribes nigrum 'Ben Lomond' is a compact Black Currant for culinary or dessert use. ... The blossoms are followed by a heavy crop of drooping clusters of large, edible, shiny black currants which ripen evenly in early-mid summer.

How do you get to Ben Lomond without a car?

In Summer there's a ferry from Tarbet to Rowardennan. Tarbet's on the W shore of Loch Lomond and is accessible by train (the line from Glasgow to Fort William) or by bus. Your nearest access by public transport is the bus to Balmaha, or the somewhat larger but further away, Drymen.

Can you pitch a tent anywhere in Scotland?

Thanks to the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 it is perfectly legal to wild camp in Scotland. Apart from a few exceptions (read on to find out more), you can pitch your tent pretty much anywhere you like as long as the land is unenclosed.

Can you wild camp at Loch Awe?

It is better to walk to your car than drive to your tent. ... Despite that good advice I recently came across a Forestry Commission sign on the north shore of Loch Awe near the village of Ford which stated quite clearly that while wild camping is legal, taking a tent from a car and sleeping in it beside the car is not.

Can you sleep in your car in Scotland?

Can you sleep in your car? The short answer is yes, you can sleep in your car, but where you choose to pull over to sleep and the reasons for doing so determine whether it's legal to do so or not.

What is a burn in Scotland?

In local usage, a burn is a kind of watercourse. The term applies to a large stream or a small river. The word is used in Scotland and England (especially North East England) and in parts of Ulster, Australia and New Zealand.

Who is Glen?

Glen is a character on NBC's Manifest. He debuts in the third episode of the first season and is portrayed by co-star Andrew Sensenig.

Is Gaelic Scottish or Irish?

The term “Gaelic”, as a language, applies only to the language of Scotland. If you're not in Ireland, it is permissible to refer to the language as Irish Gaelic to differentiate it from Scottish Gaelic, but when you're in the Emerald Isle, simply refer to the language as either Irish or its native name, Gaeilge.

Is Conic Hill A Munro?

Conic Hill: A short but fairly stiff 361m climb beginning in Balmaha, Conic Hill offers magnificent views of Loch Lomond and its islands starting from about a third of the way up a well-trodden path. ... From here you'll get a panoramic view of the peaks of many mountains including the iconic Munro, Ben Lomond.

How tall is Ben a an?

Ben A'an stands at 1,491 ft (454 m) and can be found between Loch Katrine and Loch Achray. Although Ben A'an is not a high mountain, its position at the heart of the Trossachs makes it a truly wonderful viewpoint.