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Ben Lui

The four high peaks of this Reserve attract both walkers and naturalists. Moist cliffs and rocky outcrops support an unusually lush growth of mountain plants, thriving on soils that are less acidic than elsewhere. Look out especially for beautiful saxifrages in the rich carpets of mosses and lichens.

• Best time to visit

  May to July for alpine plants. Deer stalking takes place between August and the end of October – advice on this is available by telephoning the number below.
  

• Getting there

  Train station and bus stop at Tyndrum; walk past Tyndrum Community Wood car park at Dalrigh, just south of village, off the A82. Follow the Glen Cononish track for four miles. From West Highland Way long-distance path, follow Glen Cononish track for four miles. Limited space for cars in the car park.
  

• Visitor facilities

  None.
  

• Contact

  SNH, The Beta Centre, Innovation Park, University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4NF. Tel: 01786 450362.
  

• Managed by

  Scottish Natural Heritage