10th and 3rd Traditional Geocache

Ben Lawers is Britain's Tenth highest mountain, and has the third highest Trig Point, it dominates the landscape north of Loch Tay.

And is the highest Mountain in the Southern Highlands. On a good clear day you can see the Atlantic Ocean & the North Sea




Geology has not been kind to Ben Lawers. At 3983ft it falls just short of the magic 4000ft mark. When accurate measurement showed it did fall short, a group of men spent one day in 1878 building a twenty-foot cairn designed to ensure it kept its head above 4000ft.

This has not survived the passing years, and would not be counted towards the mountain's height even if it had.


The Seven Munros in the Lawers Ridge

Meall a’ Choire Leith, Meall Corranaich, Beinn Ghlas, Ben Lawers, An Stuc, Meall Garbh, Meall Greigh.

Click HERE To go to The Ben Lawers Historic Landscape Project.

Despite their modest height, walking and climbing in the Scottish mountains may be made treacherous by their latitude and exposure to Atlantic weather systems. Even in summer, conditions can be atrocious; thick fog, strong winds, driving rain and freezing summit temperatures are commonplace.

Temperature decreases by 1 degree C for every 100m of ascent.

You are responsible for your own safety.
Are you fit enough to complete your chosen walk in the available time?
Know where you are going on the walk and follow the route on your map.
If in a Group know how many are in your party and stay together, never split up.
Ensure you have enough food plus emergency rations
Carry a map & compass, survival bag, torch, whistle and small first aid kit. Know how to use them.
In severe winter conditions you must carry an ice axe. You are also recommended to carry crampons.
Learn how to use your equipment
Cold temperatures will reduce the life of your batteries

Click HERE To Download a Route Card. Please leave the Card with a responsible person.

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