Meall Garbh from Lawers village
An 1123 m Munro in Breadalbane, Loch Tay & Glen Lyon, climbed from Lawers village.
- Distance
- 16.9 km
- Ascent
- 1280 m
- Time
- 6–8.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 1123 m
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About this walk
Meall Garbh from Lawers village is a hard 16.9 km out-and-back walk with 1,280 m of ascent, taking 6 to 8.5 hours. It starts at Lawers village (grid reference NN 676 396). It climbs Meall Garbh (1,123 m), a Munro.
At 1,123 m (3,685 ft), Meall Garbh is one of the Munros of Breadalbane, Loch Tay & Glen Lyon, standing 1 km north-east of An Stuc.
From Lawers village, tracks and paths lead most of the way, and the last climb is over rougher hill ground.
Route
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The approach
From Lawers village, follow the path and tracks towards Meall Garbh.
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The summit
Climb to the summit of Meall Garbh.
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Return
Retrace your steps to the start.
Summit
1123 m
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does Meall Garbh from Lawers village take?
- Most walkers take 6–8.5 hours for the 16.9 km route, which has 1,280 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 Lawers village (grid reference NN 676 396). 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 hills does it climb?
- Meall Garbh (1123 m, Munro); Meall Greigh (1001 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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