Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve

Killin

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wheelybraw

13 Feb 2023

1,400ft Mountain Views!

Date of visit: February 2023

I have experience of challenges around: moving around

Helen is sitting in her manual wheelchair on grass, near a stream, with mountain views in the background. There's a little bit of snow on the hills and a moody, cloudy sky.

A snowy hill beneath a dramatic moody sky. This is easily seen from where you park your car. More of Ben Lawers can be seen too, if it isn't so cloudy!

Helen wheeling along a road. This is the section of road near the the second parking area . It is uneven and a bit gravelly.

Helen sat in her wheelchair on a small bridge. This bridge crosses the stream and is a lovely spot.

Overall Rating

Good

I've written more about this at www.wheelybraw.scot, but overall I love visiting Ben Lawers for the brilliant mountain views. There's not far to wheel, but I basically head up there for a picnic and the scenery! It's also not far from Lawers Dam and a stunning drive through Glen Lyon.

Disabled Access In and Around

Good

It's an outdoor space, so expect gravel and a bumpy path. At the furthest parking area, there's a firm area of grass near a stream, but use your own judgement depending on how the weather has been! If you're heading up here just to get out and enjoy the views though, you don't have to go far and it's a lovely place to stop for a picnic.

Parking & Transport

Good

It's a 2mile uphill drive off the A827 along a single track road with passing places. You'll see the National Trust for Scotland parking area on your left (1 accessible parking bay) and there are further non-defined parking spaces a little further up, though the ground is a bit gravelly and uneven. More accessible bays would be beneficial.