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Meall Buidhe Access

Meall Buidhe Access


Postby soleman1972 » Thu May 19, 2022 9:51 pm

Hello All,
I remember seeing a sign informing the Ben Lawers/Glen Lyon road was closing for resurfacing in May. I can't find any mention of roadworks on traffic scotland website or perth and kinross website.
I am planning to drive to Giorra Dam? and camp over night maybe on Stuc an Lochan or thereabouts.
If the road is closed i will have to find another route so would appreciate if anyone can offer any information or suggestions.
Ps, travelling from East Kilbride.
Thanks
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Re: Meall Buidhe Access

Postby jmarkb » Thu May 19, 2022 10:59 pm

Closed from 2nd - 27th May according to https://www.pkc.gov.uk/article/17270/Road-closures-and-restrictions-Current-and-proposed-
More details at https://www.tellmescotland.gov.uk/notices/perth-kinross/traffic/00000266381
The alternative via Fearnan will add about 15 mins to your journey according to Google maps, but I think that is a bit optimistic.
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Re: Meall Buidhe Access

Postby soleman1972 » Fri May 20, 2022 2:07 pm

@jmarkb,

Thanks for the info, greatly appreciated.
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Re: Meall Buidhe Access

Postby jmarkb » Fri May 20, 2022 5:37 pm

No problem - hope you have good day out when you make it there! It is possible to vary the standard out-and-back route by going along the track on the N side of Loch an Daimh for about 2km and climbing the 824m top before heading to the summit. There's no path, but the going is pretty easy.
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Re: Meall Buidhe Access

Postby arjh » Fri May 20, 2022 9:53 pm

Can confirm this was closed when I drove past on Wed 18th, sign says access available up to Ben Lawers visitor centre but not further.
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