endobj 9 0 obj [ 25 0 R] Description Loch Lomond and the Trossachs . Recommended Walks from the Loch Achray Hotel Circular Walk Around Loch Achray by Brig o’Turk • Distance: 6.4km / 4 miles • Time: 2 – 3 muddy in places.hours • Sturdy •footwear recommended beware of traffic • Terrain: way-marked path, can be Some of this walk is on the road so STAGE 1 Turn right at the end of the hotel drive and walk along the main road. History. Loch Achray Forestry Commission. There are delightful glimpses of Loch Achray between the trees at the car park where the winding hill route to Ben Venue begins. 19 0 obj Get recommendations on the best single tracks, peaks, & plenty of other exciting outdoor places. <> You’ll also see the picturesque little Trossachs Kirk, parish church for the nearby village of Brig o’ Turk. Don't dismiss this as an easy walk not worth doing. Often known as the mountain in miniature, its position in the very heart of the Trossachs makes it a truly wonderful view point with 360 views over Loch Katrine, Loch Achray and surrounding mountains. Book Loch Achray Hotel, Aberfoyle on Tripadvisor: See 560 traveler reviews, 313 candid photos, and great deals for Loch Achray Hotel, ranked #1 of 2 hotels in Aberfoyle and rated 4.5 of 5 at Tripadvisor. j�MD`�&�gѪM�����:�lǢ�ϩJ��o��tXNS������M�S&��2�$��w�%H��c�Q��;��\`�k�1W����"qc�ᯚ����x��ڼV�k3E�{ym��Cxm���t���u���sx���'�fh���.���~�m5j�?�2L�K��(�w����.����ןfi�D��(`X/\[[$�� Ascent - 1150 feet / 348 metres . FISH. The Great Trossachs Path 1 endobj [ 18 0 R] - Loch Achray - Eco Lodge 1 31 0 obj Walk to a low-level viewpoint or begin your high hill climb. CLIMATE-X LONG-S T-SHIRT. Loch Venachar. Intermediate. Difficult. endobj If time and weather permits you can go up to the summit before dropping down Ledard Glen to reach Kinlochard. endobj 16 0 obj Walks around Loch Katrine have been popular for centuries. endobj Acharn Forest – Killin. Check the weather in advance, as you’ll want to tackle this strenuous walk on a clear day, when you can expect remarkable views over Loch Katrine, Ben Lomond, and the beautiful, rugged Trossachs scenery. Loch Achray (Forestry Commission Scotland) Distance 1 km Time 30 minutes Gradient/ difficulty Medium: Car park Loch Achray, Dukes Pass (Forestry Commission Scotland) A821 on Dukes Pass Type of path Rough Path Walk description Short loop walk passing through young woodland and offering great views over Loch Achray. Small but picturesque Loch Achray is reached six miles west of the tourist town of Callander, or via the Duke’s Pass heading north from Aberfoyle. At 729m / 2391ft, it is the rockiest hill in the Trossachs and is a very familiar sight across Loch Venachar, Loch Achray or Loch Katrine. Author - Lou Johnson. 4 0 obj 19 Jul 2017. Tap/mouse over a coloured circle (1-3 easy walks, 4-6 moderate walks, 7-9 hard walks) and click to select. endobj 27 0 obj 13 0 obj Clothing. 25 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 31 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 1>> Loch Venachar is a large freshwater lake in Stirling, set in some of the loveliest scenery in the Trossachs. 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[ 11 0 R] 24 0 obj endobj endobj 28 0 obj Starting from Loch Achray follow forestry tracks to reach the hill path which follows Glen Riabhach up onto the shoulder of Ben Venue. endobj endobj endobj Ben Venue Peak – Blick auf Loch Katrine Loop from Dukes Pass. endobj The lodges are in a stunning location overlooking Loch Katrine. <> Detailed descriptions, photographs and updates on these walks are available from our friends at www.walkhighlands.co.uk Ben A’an is one of the most prominent landmarks in the Trossachs and the views from the summit are out of all proportion for its modest height of just 1,500ft. The West Highland Way is one of the most popular long distance walking routes in Scotland. Its forested slopes and those of neighbouring Loch Achray contain a network of paths offering myriad options for exploration. 14 0 obj Ben Venue may be small in stature but it is a mountain of real character, the finest in the Trossachs when seen across Loch Venachar, Loch Achray or Loch Katrine. 2. <> There's a walking route here for everyone, no matter your ability. Follow the road until <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> The idyllic location is between two larger lochs, Katrine and Venachar, and at the foot of Ben A’an, where you can start a walk to the 454m summit. <> <> Ben Venue Walk From Loch Achray: We think this fantastic route is one of the best hikes in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, and is one of our favorites in the whole of Scotland! 3 0 obj ��x�H�.� ��C�e*���f���k��3��wX�r���t�dR�)kV�#e��J��c endobj Walk. Grade - easy/mod. The ascent is a great walk with both boggy and rocky ground higher up, and stunning views from the summit. 30 0 obj <> NOTES. <> 12 0 obj l�^�Rs4A�]Z3W��i�I The serene location of Loch Achray Hotel offers a varied selection of walks, from a stroll around the Loch to conquering the surrounding peaks. It would not be long before well-to-do Victorians were flocking to the shore of Loch Katrine, in search of its famous beauty. We present you with a total of 11 hiking trails around Loch Achray — all you’ve got to do is pick your favorite and get going. 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Grading: easy. endobj Loch Achray was for a time the home of James "Beg" Stewart (c1410-1470) of Baldorran, the son of James Mor Stewart (known as "James the Fat"), who fled into exile in Ireland when his father Murdoch Stewart, Duke of Albany was executed for treason by James I of Scotland in 1425. Length - 2.5 miles / 4.1 km. <> A Great walk in Scotland. 8 0 obj 17 0 obj All have a small kitchenette including a microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge and sink. endobj Walk 97 – Ben Venue from Loch Achray – 8.4 miles Ben Venue, meaning “the small mountain” certainly packs a punch for being a Graham! Quick View. Ben Venue from Loch Achray. Highlights include Ben Lui, Ben Lomond, the … Then browse our collection of routes around this beautiful lake in Stirling below. Return along the same route. 6.38km. You can find a Brochure from the official website of the West Highland Way below. endobj The lodge accommodates 4 adults with a double bed and king fold out bed, bed linen and towels provided. <> It starts in Milngavie nearby Glasgow and passes through The Park along Loch Lomond and then after 151 km (96 miles) it finishes in Fort William in the Highlands. This walk starts and ends with the village of Brig O’ Turk. <>/Metadata 165 0 R/ViewerPreferences 166 0 R>> Ben A'an – Loch Katrine Loop from Dukes Pass. 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There is an information board giving details about a short loop (blue waymarkers) walk which forms part of this route and also the ascent of Ben Venue which begins here. 18 0 obj 11 0 obj <> 6 0 obj 1 0 obj 23 0 obj endobj endobj A guide to walking and scrambling routes in the beautiful Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. x��Y[o�6~7���GiX�"R*�m�e[S�[�a؃f+�W[�|i��sH�lK�(LĆ%����;�������OW��'��7���+��p� �b�I@|ꘓe:|��d�������'F��$w���uaDsp _����-`���&��Ʉ s%j\������u8� ;�>�����}H� (6 miles & 2000’ of ascent). Send us your photographs and pictures from your walks and hikes. Loch Archray is a fresh water loch that lies at the top of the Dukes Pass, 11km west of Callander One of the smallest lochs in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, it lies between Loch Venachar and Loch Katrine near the heart of the National Park. stream Glen Affric – The 11-mile circular path around Loch Affric must be one of Scotland’s most awe-inspiring walks. endobj Our Tour recommendations are based on thousands of activities completed by other people on komoot. endobj Look across Loch Achray to spot the turrets of the former hotel, TighMor (Gaelic for ‘Big House’). 15 0 obj Brig O’ Turk The Village of Brig O’ Turk. endobj 20 0 obj LOCATION. endobj %PDF-1.7 Walk features Amongst the remnants of Scotland’s ancient Caledonian Scots Pine forest, the walk takes you alongside the River Affric, past Loch Affric and Loch Beinn … Its ‘Bonnie Banks’, as celebrated in the romantic ballad, are clothed with native oakwoods, a fantastic habitat for wildlife and ideal for family walks.To the east are the Trossachs, a compact huddle of rocky hills, dense forests and jewel-like smaller lochs that have been dubbed the ‘Highlands in Miniature’. 22 0 obj x��[[o�~7����&kF�K�E�$�ٶ�=M�>��V�t+��.��;C��M����4�s�f�%ǿ�O��;��3�NN���s��� ��+'��j <> endobj 5 0 obj It's a short, steep ascent from the car park at Loch Achray to the 1,490ft summit, crossing over gurgling streams and rising above the treeline. 7 0 obj This 3.7 mile-long loch lies between the town of Callender and the village of Brig o’Turk, and is surrounded by beautiful forests, walking trails, cycle routes, and plenty of excellent fishing spots. !\"�r|��;��� �W7�Mz�̷�0��'�Ëe���Ӫ�t[V} >���u�����|��Zt���jg�\[�� ���$\���IZ����1��S��3�ƪ*�U �����n��)W��(3�J�ab�I�:��F�ҟI*f���#ڽZ��< ��>�']���+�E{��"Ŵ^�w��`���E��h�q�G��]L"�!e�+���^{>��e�b�#�pnB���Gg�J�hw�܋�݊HX.�J}��P4�:����d����7�t� Time - 2 hours 20 minutes. 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