The rewards for this steep, short walk are stunning views down to Killin and over Loch Tay, after climbing through beautiful oak woodland.
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Stirling walk
posted on 01/08/19 by Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. Last update : 28/06/22
Description
Use car park at the starting point.
(S/E) Start walking in Main Street in the direction of the small city centre.
(1) Go right to enter Breadalbane Park through the main gates just off the main street close to the Primary School. Follow the footpath through the Park.
(2) Where the path splits, take the right fork. Pass through the gate onto a short section of the built path, which will lead you up to the hill towards a large stile. Cross over the stile and follow the narrow but obvious path as it passes through a small area of oak woodland, under the power lines and continues steeply to the summit.
(3) You are now at the top of Sron a’ Chlachain. The easiest return is by the same route. (S/E)
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 113 m - Car park
- 1 : km 0.19 - alt. 116 m - Breadalbane Park
- 2 : km 0.34 - alt. 120 m - Path splits
- 3 : km 1.96 - alt. 513 m - Sron a’ Chlachain
- S/E : km 3.93 - alt. 113 m - Main Street
Useful Information
Uneven hill path with some loose material and boggy ground in sections. Walking boots essential.
Please take account of any advisory signs that you may encounter on this route. Upland farming takes place on this route and there are often cattle in the lower fields and sheep on the open hill. Please behave responsibly and leave your dog at home during the lambing season.
By car : From Glasgow, there are two routes to get to Killin. Follow the A82 north for 56 miles, by way of Loch Lomond, to Crianlarich, then switch to the A85 in the direction of Killin. However, a slightly shorter (and equally scenic) way is by following the M80 out of Glasgow and switching to the A84 at Stirling, then following signs for Callander and eventually Killin.
From Edinburgh, take the M9 route to Stirling and switch there to the A84, then following signs for Callander and eventually Killin.
By public transport : There are more national bus services within the region in summer than in winter. Summer services run from the beginning of the 4th week of May to the end of the 1st week of October. Summer services passing through Killin include Citylink 913 from Edinburgh to Fort William, Citylink 973 from Dundee to Oban and Citylink 978 from Edinburgh to Oban. There is also a local bus service, Kingshouse Travel C60, running from Callander to Killin. For more details, visit the Traveline Scotland website.
By bike : The National Cycle Network Route 7 (NCN 7) runs through the heart of the National Park, and takes in classic Trossachs scenery en route. This route passes right through Killin.
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