Aberfoyle - Callander
A glorious walk through the Menteith hills on forest tracks and stony paths on to Loch Venachar. The last few miles encompass a very quiet minor road into Callander. Callander is a large town with plenty of shops and cafes. You can take an optional rest day here where you could climb Ben Ledi (2883 feet, 880m).
Callander - Strathyre
Starting by the banks of the river Teith you will walk into the highlands today following an old railway line shared with cycle route 7 along the west shore of Loch Lubnaig. Your destination today is the small village of Strathyre.
Strathyre - Killin
You will continue north on forest tracks before rejoining the railway line. Today is a varied day with pleasant views over the river and then Loch Earn. You can take an optional diversion to visit Rob Roy's grave at Balquidder. Killin is located at the west end of Loch Tay.
Killin - Ardtalnaig
This section is a highlight of the trip, climbing through the forest into the hills on the southern banks of Loch Tay with fine views over the rugged Trarmacan Hills and Ben Lawyers. It passes the remote Lochahan Breachlaich before following sheep tracks over high moorland countryside, then descending again to the banks of Loch Tay. A section along the minor road leads to Ardtalnaig, a small settlement on the south side of Loch Tay.
Ardtalnaig - Aberfeldy
Today is a more strenuous day with rewarding views from a ridge linking two gorges. Using forest tracks to the Falls of Moness and the Birks o' Aberfeldy the path down the Birks is steep in places but wooden platforms and bridges make the final descent to Aberfeldy easier.
If you wish it is also possible to visit the Aberfeldy Malt Whisky Distillery or the nearby 16th century Menzies Castle.
Aberfeldy - Pitlochry
Today is mainly quiet back road walking starting fairly flat and turning more steep, but steady. You will finish with a moderate descent into your final destination of Pitlochry.
Pitlochry is known for its Hydro-electric dam and 'Fish Ladder.' The town also has two malt whisky distilleries. It is also possible to climn Ben Vrackie from here (2757 feet, 841m).
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