Killin and Aberfeldy, Loch Tay and Glen Lyon

Stretching fifteen miles from the popular village of Killin to beautiful Kenmore, serene Loch Tay is at the heart of this area. On its north side are the mighty summits of Ben Lawers and its many satellites, whilst the south side is quieter and unfrequented. Aberfeldy - just to the east of Kenmore - is the main settlement and is as fine a small town as you could wish for.

Heading north over the pass from Killin, or entered via the picturesque hamlet of Fortingall, is lovely Glen Lyon. This offers the finest glen scenery in the region, ranging from fine woodlands and fertile pastures right up to the lonely dams of Loch Lyon and Loch an Daimh.

Accommodation

Walk	Distance	Time
Weem Wood, Weem by Aberfeldy	1.7km	1 hour
Ben Lawers nature trail	2km	45 mins - 1 hour
Falls of Acharn, near Kenmore	2km	1 hour
The Birks of Aberfeldy	3.5km	1 - 2 hours
Loch Tay from Killin	4.25km	1.25 - 1.5 hours
Innerwick and Bridge of Balgie, Glen Lyon	4.5km	1.5 hours
Auchmore Circuit, Killin	4.5km	1.5 hours
Taymouth Castle and Kenmore	5km	1.5 - 2 hours
Acharn Woods, Killin	6km	1.5 - 2 hours
Drummond Hill and Black Rock, Kenmore	7km	1.5 - 2 hours
Sron a'Chlachain and Creag Buidhe, Killin	4km	1.5 - 2.5 hours
Kerrowmore Woods and Falls, Glen Lyon	4.75km	1.5 - 2 hours
Kenmore Hill	5km	1.5 - 2 hours
Aberfeldy and Kenmore hill circuit	22km	5 - 7 hours
Meall nam Maigheach	5.5km	2 - 2.5 hours
Meall Buidhe	8.5km	2.5 - 3.5 hours
Meall Ghaordaidh from Glen Lochay	9.5km	4 - 6 hours
Beinn Dearg, Innerwick, Glen Lyon	10.5km	3.5 - 4.5 hours
Ben Lawers and Beinn Ghlas	11km	4 - 6 hours
Cam Chreag, Innerwick, Glen Lyon	12.75km	3.5 - 4.5 hours
Creagan na Beinne, Ardtalnaig	18km	5 - 6 hours
Stuchd an Lochain	8.5km	3.5 - 4.5 hours
Meall Corranaich and Meall a'Choire Leith	9.5km	5 - 6 hours
Meall nan Subh, Glen Lochay	12.75km	3 - 4 hours
The Tarmachan Ridge	13km	5 - 7 hours
Beinn nan Oighreag, Glen Lochay	15.5km	5 - 5.5 hours
Meall Buidhe and Sron a' Choire Chnapanich, Glen Lyon	15.75km	6 - 6.5 hours
Meall Greigh, Meall Garbh and An Stuc	16.5km	7 - 8 hours
Carn Gorm, Meall Garbh, Carn Mairg and Creag Mhor	17.5km	7 - 8 hours
Sgiath Chuil and Meal Glas from Glen Lochay	20.5km	7 - 9 hours
Creag Mhor and Beinn Heasgarnich	25.75km	9 - 11 hours
The Rob Roy Way	128km	7 stages
Scottish National Trail	864km	6 weeks

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FEATURE: 'The oldest living thing in Europe'

Ben Dolphin pays his respects to the Fortingall Yew.

"I�ve travelled a fair bit around the world and the one thing I keep encountering again and again, no matter what country I�m in, is the superlative settlement. That is to say, those tiny towns or villages with superlative claims to fame..."

AREA SPONSOR: Falls of Dochart Inn, Killin

Spectacularly located overlooking the Falls of Dochart at the entrance to the village of Killin. Single, Double, Twin and Family rooms. Single and three bedroom cottages. Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. On the Rob Roy Way so no need to trek through the village looking for your accommodation and back tracking next day. Live music every Saturday. Receive a complementary half pint of Real Ale after sumitting Ben Lawers (Sponsored by Fyne Ales). Bring us photographic proof and we will put you in our gallery.

AREA SPONSOR: Moness Resort, Kenmore, near Aberfeldy

A perfect base for an active break with all the resort facilities on your doorstep. At Moness we have a selection of cosy one, two and three bedroom self-catering cottages as well as hotel rooms. You�ll find all the essentials such as linen, crockery and kitchen essentials. At the end of the day you can relax in the bar or choose between formal or informal dining and there�s live entertainment every weekend. Aberfeldy is just a short walk as is the Birks of Aberfeldy. Some dog friendly cottages also available.

FEATURE: Going solo

Linda Cracknell takes a look at the joys and challenges of solo walking on a Perthshire wild-camp.

"I was in my sleeping bag by 6:50 PM on the night of the Spring equinox and still able to write by natural light. I looked east, watching through the tent flap as the light died over Meall nan Tarmachan, Ben Vorlich, Stuc a Chroin..."