Kirkton Glen (Breadalbane)
| Distance | Approximate Time | Height Gain | OS Map |
| 4 kms | 03:40 (hrs:mins) | 890 metres | Explorer 365: The Trossachs |
Description
Balquhidder, by Loch Voil, lies in a relatively hidden but beautiful part of the country. This high level walk gives great views down to the glen and offers a sense of adventure as you cross open and exposed country to walk over the hills to Glen Dochart.
Head towards the church (signed 'public footpath to Kirkton Glen') and turn left, after 50 yards turn right and join a track. Turn left here and follow the track for 1 ½ miles. At the junction follow the small footpath, signed Glen Dochart, steeply uphill.
After crossing the fence, bear right and continue on a faint path to Lochan an Eireannaich. Pass through a pair of old gate posts then, ignoring the sheep path straight ahead, bear left and follow the right hand side of Allt a Bhealaich (no footpath here). After 500 yards lookout for tall wooden posts which mark the line of the route towards Glen Dochart. Follow the waymarkers down the hill, corss the fence then pass under the disused railway to reach Lecharrie Farm and Glen Dochart.
Access Info
You will need two vehicles for this walk - one left at the car park in Balquhidder (by village hall) and one at the end in Glen Dochart. However, details on bus services can be obtained from Breadalbane Folklore Centre in Killin on 08707 200627 or Callander on 08707 200628.
Additional Info
Rob Roy MacGregor's grave by Balquhidder Church and his putting stone south of Lochan an Eireannaich.
The Braes O' Balquhidder were made famous by the eighteenth century Scottish poet, Robert Tannahill. The verse is better known now as the song 'The Wild Mountain Thyme'.
