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Ptarmigan routes: 5 ways to the top
Ptarmigan RidgeScrambling · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from Loch EarnGrade 1
The Ptarmigan Ridge is a popular scrambling route that offers a thrilling ascent with stunning views over Loch Earn, it is suitable for those with some scrambling experience.
Loch Earn CircuitHiking · 12km · 750 m ascent · ~3h 40m · from Loch EarnHiking
This route takes you around Loch Earn and includes an ascent of Ptarmigan, it is a longer hike but offers varied scenery and a good challenge.
North RidgeScrambling · 10km · 700 m ascent · ~3h 10m · from Loch EarnGrade 2
The North Ridge provides a more challenging scramble with steeper sections and requires careful navigation, it is recommended for experienced scramblers.
South ApproachHiking · 9km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 55m · from Loch EarnHiking
The South Approach is a straightforward hiking route that offers a steady climb to the summit with panoramic views of the surrounding area.
East Face DirectClimbing · 7km · from Loch EarnGrade 3
This is a technical climbing route on the East Face of Ptarmigan, it involves rock climbing skills and equipment and is suitable for experienced climbers.
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Is it safe to climb Ptarmigan today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Ptarmigan each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 778m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Ptarmigan each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:17, sunset 16:46
9h 29m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:13 and starts 15:50. From the summit you see the sun 07:11 to 16:52.
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About Ptarmigan
Ptarmigan is 778 m (2,552 ft) high with 33 m of prominence. It is in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs, Scotland. It is the 69th highest of the 192 summits Peakify lists in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs. The nearest summits are Ben Lomond (0.7 km), Cruinn a' Bheinn (2.3 km) and Creag a' Bhocain (1.9 km).
How high is Ptarmigan?
Ptarmigan is 778 metres high with 33 metres of prominence.
Where is Ptarmigan?
Ptarmigan is listed in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs, Scotland.
Are there routes for Ptarmigan?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Ptarmigan, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Ptarmigan today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What weather information is shown for Ptarmigan?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
