Loch Tay from Killin

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This stunningly beautiful short walk offers great views over Loch Tay and the Rivers Lochay and Dochart. The walk is level and easy to follow; the final rougher and boggier loop is optional and can be omitted.

Terrain

Old railway line, good paths on fairly level ground. After very wet weather or storms parts of the walk may be impassable.

Public Transport

Regular buses to Killin.

Start

North East car park with toilets near old railway, Killin. Open start point in Google Maps for directions.

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Walk Statistics

Distance: 4.25km / 2.75 miles
Time: 1.25 - 1.5 hours
Ascent: 10m (Profile)
Start Grid Ref: NN574332

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Walk Description

Stage 1

Start the walk from the car park at the north east side of Killin. To reach it follow the road signed for parking, toilets and old railway line, from opposite Killin Outdoor Shop, passing St Fillans Church on the way. From the car park get access the old railway line by heading through a gate by the toilets. Turn left and follow this track, crossing the River Lochay on the old railway bridge.

Stage 2

On the far side of the bridge turn right - signed for Loch Tay - and follow a path that leads downstream beside the River Lochay. Canoeing and fishing are popular pastimes on this section of the river. Keep following the wide river; there are wooden boardwalks in one or two places. Pass through a small metal gate and continue by the river.

Stage 3

Eventually the outflow into Loch Tay is reached; there is a small beach here. Turn left along continue by the shores of the loch, through some fine woodland. There are great views to the Tarmachan Ridge ahead.

Stage 4

Continue through some beautiful woodland, with stunning views out over the loch. Eventually a gate is reached - turn left here to walk along the old railway line, which runs parallel to a minor road (you can alternatively follow the road at first but need to switch to the railway line when they come close again).

Stage 5

Soon the railway curves left and heads back towards the bridge over the River Lochay you crossed earlier. Head back over it. The next section of the walk is informal and can be boggy underfoot - to omit it simply continue ahead on the railway until you return to the toilets at the start.

Stage 6

To include the optional loop, turn left down the bank immediately after the bridge, dodging the low growing branches. Continue parallel to the river, passing through a small metal gate at one point. Follow the river bank until trees and shrubs block the way; from here there are views out across the loch towards Beinn Ghlas in the Lawers range. Turn right here to cut across the field parallel to the thicket, soon reaching the banks of the River Dochart.

Stage 7

Turn right to follow the banks of the Dochart upstream. Eventually pass through a farm gate into another field, and when you approach the old railway follow a path up the steep bank to regain it. Turn right here and follow the track until it emerges in a small housing estate. Turn right and look for the old railway continuing after a turning space. Follow this back to the car park and the start of the walk.

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