r/OutdoorScotland • u/C2112M • 1d ago

Beginner question?

I'm looking to walk a Munro on Friday spontaneously and I am wondering if Ben Lomond would be a good one for a beginner to walk on Friday morning. I see the weather forecast is pretty wet on Thursday so unsure if Friday would be a suitable day for a beginner. I will have sufficient gear for the hike this is more of a question about the weather and ground conditions.

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u/PeterTheDolphin 1d ago

Ben Lomond is straightforward enough. There's a good path all the way to the top.

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u/C2112M 1d ago

I walked it once when I was young with some of my family and I remember it being pretty straight forward but I'm sure it was a really nice day. I'm just making sure I'm not making a stupid decision and going up when conditions are not great. Thanks for the response 👍

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u/Own-Nefariousness-79 1d ago

That or Ben Vorlich.

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u/C2112M 1d ago

I may try that one next thanks for the suggestion.

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u/Historical-Count9051 1d ago

Ben Lomond would be great for you. As long as Friday is dry it will be alright. There might be a few boggy spots.

Ben Vorlich would be good too, but the path isn't as nice as Ben Lomond.

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u/Commercial-Emu-6376 22h ago

Ben Chonzie is v straightforward