Ben Lawers

Ben Lawers is a mountain summit in the Scottish Highlands rising to 1,214 meters (3,984 feet). It forms part of a ridge with six other peaks of similar height and ranks among Scotland's highest mountains.

Military surveyor William Roy first recorded an ascent in 1776, beginning the documented history of exploration on the mountain. This early climb marked the start of wider interest in the peak.

Herders have used the slopes for grazing for centuries, shaping how the land looks and is used today. You can see these patterns in the open grasslands and paths that follow the hillside.

A car park managed by the National Trust for Scotland sits roughly one mile below the main ridge, with paths leading to different heights on the mountain. Walking trails are marked and offer routes for various fitness levels.

The mountain protects rare arctic-alpine plant species including alpine forget-me-not and mountain sandwort within a nature reserve. These plants typically grow in far northern regions, making their presence here unusual.

Location: Perth and Kinross

Elevation above the sea: 1,214 m

Website: https://nts.org.uk/visit/places/ben-lawers

GPS coordinates: 56.54490,-4.22087

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:22