Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 11, 2024

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2.57 km

View of Loch Earn

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Loch Earn is a long and narrow stretch of water in a picturesque mountain setting. The loch, which is 6.5 miles (10.5 kilometres) long from east to west, is the source of the River Earn.

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3.57 km

Beaver Activity Near Lochearnhead

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Some of Scotland's native beaver call the river Earn home, and you can see these signs of these industrious lads all along this stretch of the river.

Beavers can often …

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3.88 km

View of Glen Ogle from the Old Military Road Cycle Path

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Fantastic views of Glen Ogle from the viaduct

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5.89 km

Glen Ogle Viaduct

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The viaduct through Glen Ogle formed part of a former railway but is today utilised by the National Cycle Network Route 7, as well as hikers. Originally built in the …

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7.85 km

Lochan Lairig Cheile

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A small and secluded Lochan, situated under Creag MacRanaich. The lake is surrounded by coniferous woodland, some marshland, and even a small shaley beach.

A perfect spot for a cup …

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10.5 km

View of Glen Ogle Viaduct

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This spot on the Glen Ogle Trail affords a lovely view of the 12-arch Glen Ogle Viaduct, which was built in the 1860s. Back then, it would have carried steam …

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13.7 km

Painted Cow Sculpture in Lochearnhead

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The village of Lochearnhead is situated at the western end of Loch Earn in the Southern Highlands. There are a number of excellent hiking objectives nearby, including the Glen Ogle …

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14.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.00 km

4.28 km

1.19 km

1.14 km

441 m

Surfaces

6.35 km

4.28 km

1.98 km

1.21 km

135 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

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View of Loch Earn

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View of Glen Ogle from the Old Military Road Cycle Path

Glen Ogle Viaduct

Lochan Lairig Cheile

View of Glen Ogle Viaduct

Painted Cow Sculpture in Lochearnhead

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