A pleasant walk in open countryside but on easy terrain. Good opportunities for bird watching. The return section is on a minor road but it has little traffic.
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An easy walk around Loch Freuchie on farm tracks and minor roads.
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Twice daily bus to Amulree from Aberfeldy in school term only.
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1. Park in the tiny village of Amulree. The church is well worth a visit - there are information boards about the area inside. Begin the walk at the north end of the village, turning left off the main road onto a private road signed as a Footpath to Kenmore. This soon passes Lochan Cottages and then keeps left to go around Lochan Lodge and soon becomes a rough farm track. Keep straight on crossing the cattle grid. There are good views back to Amulree.
2. Pass another cottage to the right and a lone pine tree on the left and then another cattle grid. The track crosses open farmland. Before reaching a barn keep left ignoring a track to the right uphill. Go past the barn and then through a gate.
3. The track passes between some dry stone walls and climbs gently uphill. Soon Loch Freuchie comes into view. Keep following the clear track which is now at a level gradient.
4. Pass through a large metal gate and keep following the track. Woodland now replacing grazing land on the right hand side. Pass through another gate and eventually into denser woodland. The head of the loch can now be seen and there are good views beyond up Glen Quaich. After emerging from the woodland, pass through a gate and keep on the track which can be muddy at times. Two more gates are passed as well as the ruins of an old settlement.
5. Keep on the track, passing through a gate and then an old barn on the left before the track curves to the left towards Turrerich Farm. Climb the stile and go through the farmyard and then to the left of the bungalow and keep following the track. The route follows the head of the Loch and crosses a lovely stone bridge over the River Quaich before reaching the road. Turn left and follow the minor road, which has good views over Loch Freuchie, all the way back to Amulree.
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