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Ben Lawers

Famed for its botanical riches, the rare mixture of lime-rich underlying rocks, high altitude and climate combine to make Ben Lawers a haven for a huge diversity of plants. There’s everything from the lush vegetation of the lower slopes to rare arctic-alpine plants like alpine saxifrage and gentians eking out an existence high on the mountain.

• Best time to visit

  June to August for alpine plants.
  

• Getting there

  On the north side of Loch Tay. The car park lies on a minor road off the A827, six miles from Killin.
  

• Visitor facilities

  Ranger-led walks and events (visit www.nts.org.uk or phone 0844 493 2136). Nature trail on lower slopes is easily accessible from the car park; self-guiding booklets available on site.
  

• Contact

  NTS Ranger Service, Lynedoch, Main Street, Killin FK21 8UW. Tel: 0844 493 2136. Email: benlawers@nts.org.uk
  

• Managed by

  Scottish Natural Heritage	The National Trust for Scotland