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United Kingdom
Scotland
Perth and Kinross
Glenlyon And Loch Tay

Lochan nan Cat – Ben Lawers summit loop from Lawers

Hard

6

hikers

Lochan nan Cat – Ben Lawers summit loop from Lawers

06:35

16.6km

1,020m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 7.80 km for 417 m

After 8.71 km for 417 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

181 m

Standing Stones

Highlight • Monument

2

6.29 km

Lochan nan Cat

Highlight • Natural

A small loch within the Meall Garbh, Ben Lawers horseshoe. It's a pretty and wild place, great for a swim if it's warm. The lochan is a useful landmark on the hike onto the An Stùc - Ben Lawers ridge.

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3

8.37 km

Ben Lawers summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

The culminating point of a sprawling mountain range to the north of Loch Tay, Ben Lawers is a very popular mountain – and with good reason. Celebrated flora and fauna, …

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14.0 km

Ruins

Ruins

B

16.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.66 km

6.21 km

1.39 km

1.31 km

Surfaces

11.9 km

2.81 km

1.39 km

421 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,180 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Sunday 12 July

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