Stank Glen

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This route begins by Loch Lubnaig, soon climing up the south side of the attractive forested Stank Glen. The upper reaches have picturesque regenerating native woodland, before the route returns down the far side of the glen to reach a chalet park and cafe. There are good views over Loch Lubnaig and the surrounding hills.

Terrain

Forest paths and tracks; steep stone steps in places.

Public Transport

None to start.

Start

Parking area over bridge from A84. Open start point in Google Maps for directions.

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Walk Description

Stage 1

Turn off the A84, following the sign for Strathyre Forest Cabins, to cross the Garbh Uisge to the south of Loch Lubnaig. On the far side of the bridge immediately turn left to reach the parking area. The car park is used by walkers climbing Ben Ledi and is often full in high season, so it is best to arrive as early as you can. Begin the walk by returning to the junction by the bridge; go straight on, following the sign for 'Strathyre Forest cabins'. The lane runs close to a stately section of the river and has good views; follow it for a little over a kilometre.

Stage 2

By a wooden sign 'Cafe & Toilets 500m' and a shed turn left beside a gate to join a track that gradually diverges from the lane. There are blue waymarker posts. When the track forks keep left and follow the track uphill through larches and pines. At a sharp corner where the track swings left leave it to join a path ahead. This soon curves left and climbs uphill parallel to the Stank Burn, with views of waterfalls. It rejoins the track at another sharp bend - immediately turn off again to keep to a path heading up above the burn. There's a view to a fine waterfall. Continue up the zig-zag path until the track is again reached.

Stage 3

Turn right here. You can shortcut the upper part of the walk by keeping ahead on the track (blue marker), but for our route turn left between the wooden barriers onto a path that climbs steeply for a while before the gradient eases. Keep straight ahead when the path crosses another track. The path now curves right around the upper part of the glen, passing through beautiful regenerating native woodland.

Stage 4

At the head of the glen a junction is reached where the path to/from Ben Ledi heads off to the left. Keep right to start heading back down the far side of the glen, soon crossing a boggy section and a burn. The path becomes a track and then reaches a t-junction; turn left here, rising very gently for a time before continuing the gradual descent. The track swings left round a corner to reach a junction.

Stage 5

Turn right here. The view to Ben Ledi, its summit defended by low crags and pinnacles on this side, is impressive. The track slopes downhill; look out for a signpost ('cabins') that indicates where a path goes off to the left. Turn down this path which descends steeply with some stone steps.

Stage 6

At one point there is a viewing platform on the right which gives another view of the high waterfall seen earlier, sadly obscured by tree growth. Continue downhill through the birchwoods, eventually joining a track by a hydro power plant. Turn left along the track, reaching the floor of the glen via the back of the Strathyre Cabins - a holiday park run by the Forestry Commission. When the track reaches the main lane up the glen turn right. The lane passes the front of the park - with a cafe open to the public - and has a lovely outlook over Loch Lubnaig. Continue straight ahead and follow the lane - part of the Rob Roy Way - all the way back to the start.

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Stank Glen

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