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Strathkelvin Group

We are the Strathkelvin Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

Beinn Ghlas at 1103m - is crossed en-route.

Ben Lawers at 1214m is the tenth highest Munro - is the culminating point of the sprawling range of mountains on the north side of Loch Tay.

Its great height is undermined by a high level car park at around 400m to begin the ascent,

--Good News ;-)

This is one of the most popular hills in Scotland !

 

Local Grade A

 

Saturday, 23 August 2025
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:45 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
12km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
942m / 3091ft
Type:
circular

There will be a Limited/Restricted group number, (Small Group) Book Early !

”A Munro fitness level” is required, As is a strenuous climb although the group will be keeping together and moving at an average pace, with no back marker required.

We will look stop for a first break after the 2 hour mark and lunch around 12.45 pm if feasible.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NN 60854 37715
Nearest postcode:
FK21 8TY
what3words:
preoccupied.vows.hurtles
Start time:
9:00 am

Ben Lawers- National Trust Car Park

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking