Ben Lawers from Ben Lawers car park
A 1214 m Munro in Breadalbane, Loch Tay & Glen Lyon, climbed from Ben Lawers car park.
- Distance
- 11.6 km
- Ascent
- 910 m
- Time
- 4–6 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 1214 m
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About this walk
Ben Lawers from Ben Lawers car park is a hard 11.6 km out-and-back walk with 910 m of ascent, taking 4 to 6 hours. It starts at Ben Lawers car park (grid reference NN 607 379). It climbs Ben Lawers (1,214 m), a Munro.
Ben Lawers is a 1,214 m Munro in Breadalbane, Loch Tay & Glen Lyon, 1 km north-east of Beinn Ghlas. It stands well clear of the hills around it, so the summit view is a wide one.
This route starts from Ben Lawers car park and follows paths and tracks for most of the way, with rougher ground near the top.
Route
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1
The approach
From Ben Lawers car park, follow the path and tracks towards Ben Lawers.
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The summit
Climb to the summit of Ben Lawers.
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Return
Retrace your steps to the start.
Summit
1214 m
Other routes up Ben Lawers
Questions about this walk
- How long does Ben Lawers from Ben Lawers car park take?
- Most walkers take 4–6 hours for the 11.6 km route, which has 910 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Ben Lawers car park (grid reference NN 607 379). Park considerately off the road; don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Paths and tracks for most of the way, then rough hill ground near the summit.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Ben Lawers (1214 m, Munro).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Deer stalking takes place on these hills from mid-August to October. Stick to the main paths and check Heading for the Scottish Hills before you go.
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