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Perth and Kinross

Killiecrankie, Fincastle And Tummel

Soldier's Leap

Perth and Kinross

Killiecrankie, Fincastle And Tummel

Soldier's Leap

Highlight • Historical Site

Soldier's Leap

Hiking

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(120)

Mountain biking

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Running

5.0

(3)

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

Location: Killiecrankie, Fincastle And Tummel, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Tips

March 28, 2023

Hiking

It's said that, during the Battle of Killiecrankie in 1689, government soldier Donald McBane successfully jumped across the river at this spot to escape pursuing Jacobites. This would have been an impressive feat, as the gorge is 18.5 feet (5.5 m) at this point. It's a great spot to visit on a hike, both for the rushing River Garry and to imagine McBane's great jump.

October 16, 2023

Running

Retreating from the routing Jacobites, a government soldier named Donald MacBean managed the 18ft jump across the river here. That was in 1688.

Today the woodland riverside trails are great for a run, and you don't need to worry about a scary army!

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October 7, 2021

Mountain biking

Tourist spot. The narrowest point in a gorge on the river Garry which passes through Killiecrankie. The spot where a redcoat soldier leapt 18 foot across the river to escape from the Jacobites.

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Elevation 160 m

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Location: Killiecrankie, Fincastle And Tummel, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, United Kingdom

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