Glen Artney, near Comrie
| Distance | Approximate Time | Height Gain | OS Map |
| 13 kms | 03:00 (hrs:mins) | 0 metres | Explorer 368: Crieff, Comrie and Glen Artney |
Description
Few people live in Glen Artney today and the area is a peaceful haven for walkers with a choice of routes and relatively few cars. The glen was once an ancient royal deer forest that supplied venison to the Sovereigns of Scotland at Holyrood, Dunfermline and Falkland. Steeped in history and natural beauty, it has been a favourite of many Scottish Royal Houses and Sir Walter Scott immortalised the glen in his poem The Lady of the Lake:
The stag at eve had his fill, Where danced the moon on Monan's rill And deep his midnight lair has made, In lone Glenartney's hazel shade.
Begin at the car park (GR 712 161) near the end of the minor road that runs through the glen, south west from the village of Comrie. Walk westwards on the road for approximately 2km before crossing a stile to reach Auchinner and the start of a rough track that leads east, across open moorland and then through pleasant mixed woods, to reach The Ross, a picturesque residential area on the outskirts of Comrie. Return by the same route.
An alternative walk, in wilder more open countryside, can be enjoyed by following the Right of Way across the moorland to the popular holiday town of Callander. This higher level route also starts near Auchinner (well signposted for Callander) and gives superb views of the lesser known sides of Ben Vorlich and Stuc a Chroin, dramatic mountains on the shores of Loch Earn. Follow the path to Callander town centre, where refreshments and shops are available, before retracing your steps to Glen Artney. Distance for this option is 14km - one way only, from Glen Artney to Callander.
Access Info
Reach Glen Artney by taking the minor road that leads off the B827, 3km south of Comrie. The start point for both walks is the car park near the end of the metalled road at GR 712 161. Walkers should note that there are no refreshments available in The Ross - picnic advised.
Additional Info
'Walks South Perthshire', a pocket walking guide by Hallewell Publications, describes this route in detail as well as many others in the vicinity. Available from any Perthshire Tourist Information Centre.
Other attractions in the Comrie area include Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre, Drummond Trout Farm and Fishery, Earthquake House and a range of waymarked walks from the village centre.
Free Big Tree Country Guide also available from any Perthshire Tourist Information Centre. Packed with information on walking, cycling and wildlife watching at over 65 woodland and countryside sites, this is the ideal companion to help you explore Perthshire's great outdoors. See also www.perthshirebigtreecountry.co.uk
