Description
A great range of birds may be seen between Loch Lomond and the summit of Beinn Vorlich. (Ευρωπαϊκή) Αλκυόνη, Σταχτοτσικνιάς, dabbling ducks and others on the loch may be seen from the viewing platform. The ascent passes through woodland with Χρυσοβασιλίσκος, woodpeckers, (Κοινός) Σταυρομύτης, Δεντροτσοπανάκος, pine marten, red and grey squirrels and Βουνοδεντροβάτης. Above the treeline, (Κοινή) Σιταρήθρα, Λιβαδοκελάδα, (Ευρωπαϊκός) Νεροκότσυφας, (Ευρωπαϊκό) Βροχοπούλι, Σταχτοσουσουράδα, Ακτίτης, Σταχτοπετρόκλης, Red Grouse, Νανογέρακο, Πετρίτης, red deer, mountain hare and Λυροπετεινός may be seen. The summit of Beinn Vorlich at 3,113ft/943 metres is likely to have Rock Ptarmigan, Χρυσαετός, (Κοινός) Κόρακας, Βουνοσφυριχτής and Χιονοτσίχλονο.
Details
Access
From Glasgow drive north on the A82. Inveruglas is 4 miles beyond the A82/A83 junction. Nearest train station is at Arrochar. The ascent is 960 metres and return trip is 8miles/13 km. Be prepared - equip yourself with stout boots, waterproof clothing, map, compass, charged mobile phone, food, water, and details of the weather forecast.

