Ben Lomond
Ben Lomond (Scottish Gaelic: Beinn Laomainn, lit. 'Beacon Mountain'), 974 metres (3,196 ft), is a mountain in the Scottish Highlands. Situated on the eastern shore of Loch Lomond, it is the most southerly of the Munros. Ben Lomond lies within the Ben Lomond National Memorial Park and the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, property of the National Trust for Scotland.
| Ben Lomond | |
|---|---|
Ben Lomond from Loch Lomond | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 974 m (3,196 ft) |
| Prominence | 820 m (2,690 ft) Ranked 30th in British Isles |
| Parent peak | Beinn Ime |
| Listing | Munro, Marilyn, County top (Stirlingshire) |
| Coordinates | 56°11′26″N 4°37′59″W |
| Naming | |
| Native name | Beinn Laomainn (Scottish Gaelic) |
| English translation | Beacon mountain |
| Pronunciation | Scottish Gaelic: [peɲ ˈl̪ˠɯːmɪɲ] ⓘ |
| Geography | |
Ben Lomond Loch Lomond, Scotland | |
| Parent range | Grampian Mountains |
| OS grid | NN367029 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 56 and Explorer 364 |
Its accessibility from Glasgow and elsewhere in central Scotland, together with the relative ease of ascent from Rowardennan, makes it one of the most popular of all the Munros: it is estimated that around 30,000 people reach the summit each year. On a clear day, it is visible from the higher grounds of Glasgow and across Strathclyde. Ben Lomond's summit can also be seen from Ben Nevis, the highest peak in Britain, over 40 miles (64 km) away. The West Highland Way runs along the western base of the mountain, by the loch.
Ben Lomond's popularity in Scotland has resulted in several namesakes in the former English colonies Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United States – see this list. The mountain is mentioned directly in the popular folk song "The Bonnie Banks o' Loch Lomond".