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| These snapshots give you a flavour of some of our walks around the Trossachs. |
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Cruachan (Grade B). Cruachan is a small hill just south of Inversnaid which, on a fine day, has particularly fine views across Loch Lomond to the Arrochar hills. Although there is not a well established footpath and there is a steepish ascent at the start of the day, the going is not too rough and the walking should not present any difficulty to anyone who is moderately fit. In the afternoon we drop down to Loch Lomond side to return at a leisurely pace along the West Highland Way. |
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Ben Ledi & Glen Finglas (Grade A). Ben Ledi is the prominent conical hill which overlooks Callander and can be seen from as far away as the Forth Bridge. Conversely, on a clear day, the Forth Bridges can be seen from the summit. Using little walked tracks, we ascend from the other side and return by the historical Glen Finglas. There are options to either extend or truncate this walk depending on inclinations on the day. |
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Loch Tinker & Ben Bhreac (Grade B). Loch Tinker is an attractive lochan nestling in the slopes above Loch Katrine. We can either walk to it and enjoy cooling our toes in its waters or keep to the higher (and drier!) ground above to enjoy the glorious view over it towards the Balquidder hills. Whichever option we choose, we finish on the lonely Ben Bhreac before descending to Kinlochard. |
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Ben Venue (Grade A). Ben Venue is the prominent hill behind Aberfoyle, easily recognised by its twin summits. The views from the top are second to none and no matter which direction you face your camera will be busy. There are several routes which we can use on this gem, either including it in a circuit or traversing from one side to the other. |
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Beinn a' Choinn (Grade A). Beinn a'Choinn is the lonely horseshoe shaped hill high above Loch Arklet. It is the sort of place where you are far more likely to see a herd of deer or perhaps even an eagle than another human being. As you would expect the views are superb on a clear day and there is a wonderful tea room for refreshments when we have returned to the cars. |
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Menteith Hills (Grade B or C). Look to the south from the Menteith Hills and you see the lowlands. Turn round to face north and you see the highlands. These are hills of infinitely variable character and we can make your walk as long or as short, as high or as low, as rugged or as gentle as you like. Whichever way we go there will be plenty of interest. |
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Jubilee Pinewoods Grade C). The Jubilee Pinewoods are a little visited corner of the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park where Sitka Spruce gives way to Scots Pine and Black Grouse have their home. The walking is all on good tracks and there are lovely vistas of Strathard. |
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Ben Vorlich & Stuc a' Chroin (Grade A). These are two of the more southerly Munros and give a splendid day's walking with stimulating views and interesting terrain. For the most part we shun the main paths in favour of a quieter route where there is a better chance of seeing wildlife than our fellow human beings. |
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