Meall Greigh · An Stùc · Meall Garbh (Ben Lawers)
Meall Greigh, Meall Garbh and An Stùc
Scramble · approx. Grade 1Grade details
Grades describe the named technical sections, not every metre of the route.
An Stùc gully ascent from the Meall Garbh col: roughly Grade 1
The published grade is approximate; individual rock steps are not resolved by the saved GPX. Grade reference
Route overview
This classic circuit explores the eastern half of the Ben Lawers range, taking in three distinct Munros. Starting near Loch Tay, the route climbs over the grassy shoulder of Meall Greigh, traverses the high ridge to Meall Garbh, and tackles the steep, rocky peak of An Stùc before descending past the scenic waters of Lochan nan Cat.
Terrain and underfoot
The route follows a mix of clear paths, faint hill tracks, and pathless grassy ridges. While much of the high-level walking is straightforward, the ascent of An Stùc requires a steep, loose scramble on eroded ground. The descent to Lochan nan Cat is also very steep and requires careful footwork. The return route from the lochan can be boggy in places, and several small burns must be crossed.
- Distance
- 17.2 km
- Ascent
- 1,258 m
- Typical time
- 6 - 7 hoursStandard moving time
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Getting there and parking
Driving and parking
Lawers village walkers car park, eastern Lawers Munros
There is a walkers car park just east of the hotel, followed by about 0.5 km along the A827 to the Horn Carver track. Check the current parking and roadside walking arrangements.
A private walkers car park beside the road, separate from hotel customer parking.
- Before you go
- Hotel and Horn Carver customer parking are separate from the walkers car park.