BDHC - Ben Lawers

A Walk - Ben Lawers + Beinn Ghlas

Start at the NTS car park NN 608378, head NNE then E along the well-trodden path to where it forks at 616392. Take the path to the left and follow to eventually reach the summit of Ben Lawers (M 1214m) Descend by the upward route until the col at point 630412. Take the obvious left fork and onto the NE ridge of Beinn Ghlas, follow this path to its summit (M 1103m). Descend SW to the point where the path meets the upward path to Ben Lawers then retrace to start.

Approx distance: 12.4 km

Total ascent: 922 m

Min walking time: 4 ¾ hrs

B Walk - Ben Lawers

Start as A walk and follow same route to reach the summit of Ben Lawers. Return to start by same route

Approx distance: 12 km

Total ascent: 887 m

Min walking time: 4 ½ hrs

C Walk - Meall Clachach & Sron a Chlachain

Start at Killin McLaren Hall car park NN 573331, walk north on the A827 for 1 km then turn left (sign posted Moirlanich Longhouse). After passing this building, take the track to the left uphill, at 559341. This becomes a path heading SW across the steep hillside, crossing a number of small burns before zig-zagging to reach the flatter ground of the ridge. Turn W to Meall Clachach (603m). Return E to the summit (521m) of Sron a Chlachain. From there follow the well-used path E (steeply at first) back into Killin and the start point. In clear weather the views into Glen Lochay from the first summit and along Loch Tay from the second one are highly rated.

Approx distance: 9 km

Total ascent: 540 m

Min walking time: 4 hrs (3 kph)

Please note that the Minimum walking times are based on reasonably fast walkers and assuming good conditions. The times do not include stops or breaks. In poor weather conditions or if members are not comfortable walking at 4km/hour then alternative or shorter routes should be considered.