An excellent waymarked circuit on and around Kenmore Hill. The hill has been planted with Scots pines and other native trees and offers superb views of Loch Tay and the mountains beyond.
Bog Factor
Waymarked hill path across moorland, mostly clear to follow with a few muddy patches.
Kenmore Hill woodland walks car park.
None to start.
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The walk starts from the small car park off the Kenmore - Amulree road; the approach track is signed 'Woodland Walks'. The walk starts from the information board a short distance back down the track, and gives details both of this walk (waymarked in red) as well as two shorter trails. Start up the trail that starts to the left of the board, immediately taking the right fork. It is well waymarked though there is a lack of the red waymarkers on the first section. The path winds uphill through dense trees at first. After crossing a small stream the path forks; turn right. Further on the landscape opens out and path crosses a series of well-made boardwalks.
The waymarkers are now marked in red only; continue uphill through an area with several grand old Scots pines. There are great views back to Strath Tay and the massive Taymouth Castle.
Eventually the path reaches a massive cairn near the summit of Kenmore Hill. The true highest point is actually away from the trail over to the left, but this cairn is by far the best viewpoint. Below almost half the length of Loch Tay can be seen, backed by the towering summits of the Ben Lawers range. Further to the right is the Càrn Mairg group of mountains and next to them - almost directly above Kenmore and the foot of the loch - is the distinctive cone of Schiehallion - much steeper on its left side than its right when seen from this angle.
From the cairn the path continues, soon crossing a stile over a deer fence. The path turns left alongside the fence before bending to the right and descending through new and densely planted forest.
Soon the path meets a lovely green track known as the Queen's Drive - which is now part of the Rob Roy Way. Turn right along this, enjoying great views over the foot of Loch Tay and Kenmore below.
There are good views again towards Taymouth Castle. Eventually the track reaches a large gate and then the minor road just beyond. Turn right along the road and follow it uphill for about half a kilometre to reach the entrance to the car park. Turn right up the lane here to return to the start.
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