Killin - Sron a' Chlachain - Killin
| Distance | Approximate Time | Height Gain | OS Map |
| 5 kms | 02:00 (hrs:mins) | 350 metres | Explorer 378: Ben Lawers & Glen Lyon |
Description
This walk climbs to around 520 metres above sea level and starts at Breadalbane Park in Killin. Walk through the Park bearing towards the left (south west) corner where you will find a galvanised metal gate. Go through the gate and follow the path up through the field adjacent to the Park, taking care when cattle are present. The path heads towards a stile and woodland.
Once over the stile climb steeply and steadily, until you're above the woodland. Continue along the path but remember to look behind you for lovely views of the surrounding area. As you continue along the path you will eventually walk up through a small crag and above this the path follows the remnants of a drystane dyke. Continue along the path to reach three cairns, the summit of Sron a' Chlachain is indicated by the biggest cairn which has a flat top.
You'll now have wonderful views over Loch Tay to the east and views over Strath Fillan to the Munros of Ben More and Stob Binnien, near Crianlarich, looking west.
At the summit you can either choose to return via the outward route or carry on, following the drystane dyke heading west north west until you reach a path which eventually takes you down (north east) to the National Trust for Scotland's (NTS) Moirlanich Longhouse. This interesting property provides a glimpse of Scottish village life in the 19th century and is open in the summer on Sunday's and Wednesday's from 2pm - 5pm. From Moirlanich Longhouse, follow the minor road east towards Loch Tay and the A827. At the junction with the A827, turn right and walk back towards Killin and the start point at Breadalbane Park.
Access Info
Head along the A827 road towards Killin heading west from Kenmore or north east from Lochearnhead/Lix Toll. Once in the village head for Breadalbane Park which is located opposite the Killin Hotel. The start/finish point for this walk is the McLaren Hall car park in this Park.
Additional Info
Highland Cows and other cattle graze in the field at the start of the walk, please be wary of this and give them a wide berth.
More Info
There are several places in Killin providing refreshments and meals and there is also a well stocked Outdoors Shop close to Breadalbane Park on the Main Street.
There are also a number of accommodation providers in Killin and several caravan and camping sites along the north shore of Loch Tay.
There are visitor attractions near Killin including the Breadalbane Folklore Centre, Ben Lawers (National Trust for Scotland) Visitor Centre, Innes Buidhe (The Yellow Island - burial ground of the Clan McNab - key for access available from Breadalbane Folklore Centre) and the Falls of Dochart are well worth a visit (especially when they are in spate).
