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Ben Lawers

Hill, Mountain in Perthshire

Scotland

Ben Lawers

Toposcope on Ben Lawers
Toposcope on Ben Lawers Credit: Steven Brown

Ben Lawers is a prominent peak located in Perthshire, Scotland, and is part of the Southern Highlands. Standing at an impressive height of 1,214 meters (3,984 feet), it is the highest mountain in the region and attracts numerous outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

The mountain is renowned for its stunning beauty and is a popular destination for hikers, climbers, and photographers. Its rugged and rocky terrain provides a challenging yet rewarding experience for those who venture to its summit. The ascent offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, including the picturesque Loch Tay and the sprawling Trossachs National Park.

Ben Lawers is also home to a rich diversity of flora and fauna, earning it the status of a National Nature Reserve. The mountain supports a variety of plant species, including rare alpine plants such as purple saxifrage and alpine blue-sow thistle. It is also a habitat for several bird species, such as ptarmigans and golden eagles, as well as mammals like red deer and mountain hares.

The area surrounding Ben Lawers is dotted with well-maintained trails, making it accessible to both experienced climbers and casual walkers. The most popular route to the summit starts from the Ben Lawers car park, leading through varied terrain and eventually reaching the peak. Along the way, visitors can explore the surrounding hills and valleys, marvel at cascading waterfalls, and enjoy the tranquility of the Scottish countryside.

Overall, Ben Lawers offers a captivating blend of natural beauty, challenging terrain, and diverse wildlife, making it a must-visit destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature aficionados alike.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 56.544924/-4.220894 or Grid Reference NN6341. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Toposcope on Ben Lawers
Toposcope on Ben Lawers
Path up Bheinn Ghlas
Path up Bheinn Ghlas
Summit of Beinn Ghlas Small pile of stones marking the summit of Beinn Ghlas, viewed from the south-west.
Summit of Beinn Ghlas
Small pile of stones marking the summit of Beinn Ghlas, viewed from the south-west.
Summit of Ben Lawers The summit area of Ben Lawers, with the damaged triangulation pillar and cairn.
Summit of Ben Lawers
The summit area of Ben Lawers, with the damaged triangulation pillar and cairn.
Valley below Meall Corranaich Looking west from the Ben Lawers path into the valley below the eastern flank of Meall Corranaich.
Valley below Meall Corranaich
Looking west from the Ben Lawers path into the valley below the eastern flank of Meall Corranaich.
Ben Lawers Path Heading down the Ben Lawers path under the western flank of Beinn Ghlas, with Stob Binnein and Ben More on the horizon to the right.
Ben Lawers Path
Heading down the Ben Lawers path under the western flank of Beinn Ghlas, with Stob Binnein and Ben More on the horizon to the right.
Steep Ground on An Stuc Just above the steepest section on the north east side of An Stuc looking to Meall Garbh. This section gets a reputation for being worse than it is - in fact there is a really good path all the way up with 1 short section where you need to use your hands.
Steep Ground on An Stuc
Just above the steepest section on the north east side of An Stuc looking to Meall Garbh. This section gets a reputation for being worse than it is - in fact there is a really good path all the way up with 1 short section where you need to use your hands.
Lochan nan Cat From just above the Bealach Dubh between Ben Lawers and At Stuc is this lovely view of Lochan nan Cat round which is a magnificent circuit of 4 Munros. Hill in the distance is Meall Greigh.
Lochan nan Cat
From just above the Bealach Dubh between Ben Lawers and At Stuc is this lovely view of Lochan nan Cat round which is a magnificent circuit of 4 Munros. Hill in the distance is Meall Greigh.
Lunch with a View What a place for lunch - these 3 climbers are enjoying a well earned rest and snack on the summit of Ben Lawers. You can see the other 3 mountains of An Stuc, Meall Garbh and Meall Greigh that make up the fine circuit round Lochan nan Cat from Lawers. The east end of Loch Tay can also be seen.
Lunch with a View
What a place for lunch - these 3 climbers are enjoying a well earned rest and snack on the summit of Ben Lawers. You can see the other 3 mountains of An Stuc, Meall Garbh and Meall Greigh that make up the fine circuit round Lochan nan Cat from Lawers. The east end of Loch Tay can also be seen.
An Stuc and Meall Garbh On the descent of the delightful east ridge of Ben Lawers is this fine view across to the 2 Munros of An Stuc and Meall Garbh,
An Stuc and Meall Garbh
On the descent of the delightful east ridge of Ben Lawers is this fine view across to the 2 Munros of An Stuc and Meall Garbh,
Beinn Ghlas Cloud Inversion Magnificent cloud inversion as seen from the summit ridge of Beinn Ghlas. Only the Munros are poking through the cloud. A grand day to be in the mountains.
Beinn Ghlas Cloud Inversion
Magnificent cloud inversion as seen from the summit ridge of Beinn Ghlas. Only the Munros are poking through the cloud. A grand day to be in the mountains.
Beinn Ghlas Summit View Looking towards Ben Lawers from the summit of Beinn Ghlas. Partial cloud inversion in the valley, which was much more complete in the south and west.
Beinn Ghlas Summit View
Looking towards Ben Lawers from the summit of Beinn Ghlas. Partial cloud inversion in the valley, which was much more complete in the south and west.
Which Way Now? On the summit of Beinn Ghlas and the 2 terriers look like they will head off in opposite directions! Ben Lawers is in the centre, but we are in fact heading towards Meall Corranaich, well off to the left of picture.
Which Way Now?
On the summit of Beinn Ghlas and the 2 terriers look like they will head off in opposite directions! Ben Lawers is in the centre, but we are in fact heading towards Meall Corranaich, well off to the left of picture.
Into the Valley Climbing the Munro of Meall Corranaich and we are above the cloud in the valley of the Allt a' Chobhair. Ben Lawers and An Stuc are the 2 prominent hills seen above the cloud.
Into the Valley
Climbing the Munro of Meall Corranaich and we are above the cloud in the valley of the Allt a' Chobhair. Ben Lawers and An Stuc are the 2 prominent hills seen above the cloud.
Steep hydro culvert
Steep hydro culvert
Walkers approaching Lochan nan Cat The notch of the Bealach Dubh ('black pass') between Creag an Fhithich and An Stuc is visible on the skyline.
Walkers approaching Lochan nan Cat
The notch of the Bealach Dubh ('black pass') between Creag an Fhithich and An Stuc is visible on the skyline.
Walkers below Creag an Fhithich Creag an Fhithich, seen here in winter condition, means the raven's crag in Gaelic. Two walkers are dwarved by the scale of the mountainside.
Walkers below Creag an Fhithich
Creag an Fhithich, seen here in winter condition, means the raven's crag in Gaelic. Two walkers are dwarved by the scale of the mountainside.
An Stuc ('the peak') A satellite peak of Ben Lawers, now listed as a Munro in its own right, seen from near Lochan nan Cat.
An Stuc ('the peak')
A satellite peak of Ben Lawers, now listed as a Munro in its own right, seen from near Lochan nan Cat.
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Ben Lawers is located at Grid Ref: NN6341 (Lat: 56.544924, Lng: -4.220894)

Unitary Authority: Perth and Kinross

Police Authority: Tayside

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Located within 500m of 56.544924,-4.220894
Ben Lawers
Description: Gaelic labhar, meaning loud (from a stream)
Ele: 1214
Marilyn: yes
Munro: yes
Munro Number: M010
Natural: peak
Prominence: 915
Wikidata: Q603956
Wikipedia: en:Ben Lawers
Lat/Long: 56.5449045/-4.2208744
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Man Made: survey_point
Ref: S1590
Lat/Long: 56.5449093/-4.2208167
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