Itinerary
- Optional: Meet outside Euston train station and board The Caledonian Sleeper train for an overnight journey to Aberdeen (bed in a twin-share, single-sex room)
- Train & Transfer option: Meet your guide at 8am in Glasgow and enjoy a scenic 1hr drive through Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park.
- The full group will meet at Rowardennan around 10am, where you’ll begin the ascent of Ben Lomond (974m), Scotland’s most southerly Munro and one of the country’s most popular mountains.
- Following the well-maintained mountain path, you’ll climb steadily above the shores of Loch Lomond before reaching the summit, where spectacular panoramic views stretch across the loch, the Arrochar Alps, and deep into the Scottish Highlands.
- After reaching the summit of Ben Lomond, you’ll descend back to Rowardennan before a short drive where you’ll check into your hotel and enjoy a well-earned meal, perhaps sampling some local whisky.
- After breakfast, a short drive takes you to the charming village of Balmaha, where you’ll begin the ascent of Conic Hill (361m), one of Scotland’s most iconic viewpoints.
- Although much lower than Ben Lomond, Conic Hill rewards every step with breathtaking views across the islands scattered throughout Loch Lomond and towards the mountains climbed the previous day. The summit also sits on the Highland Boundary Fault, the geological line separating Scotland’s Highlands from its Lowlands.
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After descending back to Balmaha, there’ll be time to relax by the loch before beginning the journey home.
- Travel & Transfer option: Enjoy a leisurely drive back to Glasgow, perhaps stopping for your onward journey by train
- Board The Caledonian Sleeper train at 11pm for a relaxing journey to London/Birmingham/Crewe. The train is scheduled to arrive at London Euston around 7:30am on Monday morning.
| 1-night accommodation |
| 2-days guided hiking by a highly experienced and qualified guide |
| Optional: Return Travel on The Caledonian Sleeper Train between London/Birmingham/Crewe and The Scottish Highlands, plus all road transfers in Scotland |
| Personal hiking kit |
| Food and drink |
| Personal travel insurance |
| Travel (unless that option is chosen) |
Note: The weather and ground conditions will not be known until closer to the date and full winter conditions, whilst expected at this time of year, cannot be guaranteed. The trip will go ahead regardless of conditions (The only exception being if the prevailing weather is too dangerous e.g. Thunderstorms)
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Trip Highlights
- Summit Ben Lomond, Scotland’s most southerly Munro
- Stand on the Highland Boundary Fault atop Conic Hill, where the Highlands meet the Lowlands
- Experience the beauty of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
- Take in spectacular views across the islands of Loch Lomond
- Optional: Add to the adventure with return travel on The Caledonian Sleeper Train!
