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Killiecrankie, Fincastle And Tummel

Soldier's Leap

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Killiecrankie, Fincastle And Tummel

Soldier's Leap

Highlight • Historical Site

Soldier's Leap

Name: Soldier's Leap
Rating: 2

Recommended by 106 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Cairngorms National Park

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

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1. Ben Vrackie and the Pass of Killiecrankie – Highland Perthshire

21.2km

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770m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Killiecrankie Soldier's Leap & River Garry loop

5.21km

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130m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Soldier's Leap, Glen Fincastle and River Garry loop from Killiecrankie

17.3km

04:57

400m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Tips

Alex Foxfield

March 28, 2023

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.

Andrew

December 30, 2024

There is not much to see here, and overgrowth makes viewing any cascade or torrent harder. The Leap is easy enough to find following the signs from the visitor centre above. There is a steep path down to here.

troghalls

October 7, 2018

Stunning scenery and a great place to stop and absorb some historic atmosphere from the battle held here many years ago.

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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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Soldier's Leap

1. Ben Vrackie and the Pass of Killiecrankie – Highland Perthshire

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