These two Corbetts stand on either side of the pass between Glen Kendrum in Strathyre and Gleann Dubh, off Glen Dochart. The higher of the two, Meall an t-Seallaidh, can be seen rising steeply above Balquidder from the A84 north of Strathyre. A look up Glen Kendrum as you approach Lochearnhead will reveal the craggy and more impressive but lower peak of Creag Mac Ranaich.
Summary
There is a good track running up Glen Kendrum to the pass, but no paths once you have left this. The ascent of Creag Mac Ranaich is very steep.
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20.5km/12.75 miles
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1. The only reasonable parking is on Lochearnhead village car park just off the A85. From here go west along the main road, crossing a bridge before reaching the A84. Turn south for 500 metres and go right, up the little road to the Episcopalian Church (no parking!). After another 500 metres a bridge is reached. Don't cross, but go just past the bridge and down onto the track bed below. This branch of the old railway line from Stirling went along the north shore of Loch Earn to Crieff. Go N under the bridge and after a few metres you will see a paved track heading steeply uphill on the left - this is the Sustrans route. Follow the zigzag track until another track bed is reached. This was the branch for Crianlarich and beyond - they diverged from Balquidder Station just to the south.
2. From here the Sustrans route heads north through Glen Ogle, but you need to turn south for about 1 km, passing through two gates en route. When you see a bridge crossing the line, go up to the left, cross the bridge and head NW through some woods up the track to Glen Kendrum.
3. Go through a gate on leaving the wood and follow the track for 5.5 km until the highest point of the pass is reached at NN541249 (although marked on the OS Landranger as stopping at the crossing of the burn the track in fact carries on through to Gleann Dubh). Leave the track here and climb steeply northeast up the grassy slopes of Creag Mac Ranaich. After passing between some small crags a more level region is reached. Continue northeast to the flattish south top.
4. The little rocky summit lies about 300 metres due north. The Crianlarich and Glen Dochart hills are well seen from here and there is a particularly good view down to Killin and Loch Tay with the Tarmachan and Lawers ranges beyond.
5. Now head back passing west of the south top and descend back to the track, then carry on up to the col opposite, between Cam Chreag and Meall an Fhiodhain. Go through the col towards a little lochan then turn SSE and walk directly up to the summit of Meall an t-Seallaidh. Here the views have opened up to the southwest, across Kirkton Glen to Loch Voil, the Braes of Balquidder, Stob a'Choin and much more. Southeast Ben Vorlich and Stuc a'Chroin which have been in view for most of the day are seen to best advantage.
6. Go a little south of the summit before turning northeast down quite easy slopes, but with rough ground further down, to meet the track where it dips down towards a burn at NN552243. Then follow the outward route back. Pause at a bench on the zigzag cycle track to enjoy the view down Loch Earn.
This walk was written by Doug Tulloch
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