Who owns Ben Lawers?
Who owns Ben Lawers?
National Trust for Scotland
It lies to the north of Loch Tay, and is the highest point of a long ridge that includes seven Munros….Nature and conservation.
| Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve | |
|---|---|
| Area | 44.4 km2 (17.1 sq mi) |
| Designation | NatureScot |
| Established | 1964 |
| Owner | National Trust for Scotland |
How tall is Ben Lawers?
3,983′
Ben Lawers/Elevation
Ben Lawers is the 10th highest Munro (mountain over 3,000ft/914m) at 1,214m (3,984ft). Ben Lawers has the most celebrated collection of rare arctic-alpine plants in Britain, as well as over 600 different types of lichen.
What type of dam is Lawers Dam?
Lawers dam is a large buttress dam located in a prominent position on the flanks of Ben Lawers. The dam is of relatively standard construction and is of a type characteristic of the design of dams throughout the Breadalbane Scheme. PL Payne, 1988, 24; E Wood, 2002, 50.
How long does it take to walk to Ben Lawers Dam?
Ben Lawers Dam. Aberfeldy FK21 8TU. 20-minute walk. Scenic body of water in the Ben Lawers nature reserve that is easily walked to from the Ben Lawers car park. The 334-metre hydro-electric dam offers stunning views over the Loch Tay valley.
What is the history of Ben Lawers?
There is much evidence of former settlements and other human activity on the southern slopes of Ben Lawers above Loch Tay. The fertile limestone and schist soils on these southern slopes have been farmed since very early times and there are many Bronze Age remains.
Where is the mountain of Ben Lawers?
The mountain of Ben Lawers is located in a nature reserve near Loch Tay in Perthshire. It is the 10th-highest Munro in Scotland at 1,214 metres and it is a popular destination for advanced and beginner mountain walkers alike thanks to the car park mid-way up it that offers a shortcut to the summit.