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) e n li ay w ail R ld KILLIN PAThS t 7 (O ar 2 7 h 8 Local paths with something for everyone: c A te o u D o R • for residents and visitors r e le iv c R y • for walkers, cyclists, horse-riders, dog walkers, C l a buggy pushers, joggers n io t • to help you be more active and healthy a • to help you enjoy the countryside and the National N Park’s special qualities These paths will take you through a variety of landscapes from woodland to riverside or open hill to lochside. They include many points of local interest, such as Fingal’s Stone and Breadalbane Folklore Centre, and views of Loch Tay and the hills of Glen Dochart. There are many different lengths of walk or ride and surface types to suit most people. The area surrounding Killin supports an active agricultural and farming community. The routes passing through the Auchmore estate and sections of the Lix Heritage route are at times used for herding cattle and Toll sheep. Deer stalking can also take place during the ACHARN FOREST season in the Acharn Forest. Please be aware of your ch surroundings and respect all signage. To Crianlari This leaflet was developed with the help of the local community, working with the National Park Ranger KEY Service. Particular thanks are due to the Environment ute 7 e Ro Action Killin (EAK) group, Killin Heritage Society and to cl A y local landowners over whose land many of the paths 8 C 5 l cross. a

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KILLIN hERITAgE AuChmORE CIRCuIT

Distance Distance 3 Miles (5 Km) 21/2 Miles (4 Km) It is easy to link both ends of the village with a walk up Close by is the Stuart Memorial stone which Auchmore is on the south side The Heritage Path was Time Time developed in association with the Main Street. Look out for some fine examples of commemorates the Rev. James Stuart, the Minister of the and to 11/2 - 21/2 hours 1- 2 hours the Killin Heritage Society. The 19th century villas alongside tenements and older, of Killin from 1737 to 1789. He was the first person the east of the village of Killin. Type of route Type of route route follows a circuit of the single story cottages. For a circular route turn into to translate the New Testament into Scottish Gaelic. Most of this route passes Easy/Moderate Moderate village and passes several Manse Road, opposite the phone box and the bakery. through mixed woodland. It (Slight rise but To continue on the route and to complete another (Gentle slopes) points of interest including the After a short steep incline, turn right into Stewart primarily follows a private majority level) loop head north along Main Street and turn right into Breadalbane Folklore Centre, Road. Continue along Stewart Road and then turn estate road, which was part of Possible users: Possible users Pier Road. (At this point it is possible to extend the walk Walkers & cyclists the , Finlarig right into Fingal Road. At the old Breadalbane Estate, Walkers with a visit to Moirlanich Longhouse. The Longhouse, Castle and Fingal’s Stone. the end of Fingal Road, and the public road on the There are many wonderful owned by the National beside the pond, bear left south side of Loch Tay. vantage points with extensive views of the village, the Trust for , is a and follow the path surrounding countryside and mountains. fine example of a cruck Parts of this walk offer superb views across Loch Tay through a small gate. You frame building with a to the Tarmachan Ridge, and Ben You can begin or end the should see Fingal’s Stone "hanging lum". (Open . Auchmore House was a Heritage route at various just in front of you on the May – September, Wed home of the Earl of Breadalbane points in the village. left hand side. Legend has it that this stone marks & Sun, 2 - 5pm.) To and was demolished in the 1960s. the grave of Fingal, one of the legendary heroes of At the south end of the Main reach this building Queen Victoria visited Auchmore Celtic mythology. Continue along the path and leave Street a former tweed mill continue along the Main Street and take the first left House during her tour of Scotland Breadalbane Park through the main gates. Once back has been converted into the into . A round trip will add a further two in 1842. on Main Street turn left and follow the road down to Breadalbane Folklore and miles to the route.) Head down Pier Road, crossing the McLaren Hall. Head southwest along Main Street, Tourist Information Centre over the River Lochay and continue along past Finlarig cross over the Dochart Bridge and then turn left onto (Open April to October, At the North end of Main Street, almost opposite Castle. The castle was once home to the Campbell the South Loch Tay road, signposted . The closed Tuesdays) . the McLaren Hall, is located the Episcopal family but today it is an unsafe ruin. Just beyond the entrance to Auchmore Estate is approximately 150 St Fillan is believed to have Church of St Fillan. The 7th Earl castle is a former branch line of the old Callander to metres along this road, as it turns sharply right. Enter founded a meal mill on this spot in the 7th century and of Breadalbane originally constructed this Oban railway . Turn right along the old railway line, which the estate road passing by the the building is still home to the legendary healing small tin clad building in 1876 to act as a was closed in 1965 and head back towards the village. lodge house and continue on stones of St Fillan. Close by are the spectacular Falls of private chapel. Further along is the Parish At the Council car park leave the old railway line and this route until you meet the Dochart , best viewed from the opposite side of the Church of Killin and Ardeonaig, built in bear right to head back up onto Main Street. Auchmore Burn. Cross over river or from the old stone bridge that crosses the 1744 to replace the pre-reformation For a different perspective of Killin try a short loop the burn by the bridge and River Dochart. The bridge also allows access onto Innis church which was heading up Craignavie Road and returning by Manse immediately take the right fork Bhuidhe, or Yellow Island, the clan burial ground of the sited in the old burial ground, Road. This loop will add about one mile to the Heritage that heads slightly uphill. Follow McNabs (keys are available from the Folklore Centre). set behind the Killin Hotel. route and has a steady gentle incline to a high point on this track until you meet the South Loch Tay road. At The Parish Church has an Manse Road offering panoramic views of this point turn sharp right and return to Killin by this unusual octagonal dome and Loch Tay . minor road, which is also part of the National Cycle and houses a seven-sided Route 7. 9th century font. Most of this route is suitable for wheelchair users, except for the optional circular route up Manse Road.

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Killin Village Paths Distance Distance 2 Miles (3 Km ) 4 Miles (6 Km ) A NATIONAL PARK Sron a’ Chlachain, “the peak Acharn Forest is on the south Time Time fOR EVERYONE that resembles a nose above west side of Killin. Most of 11/2 - 21/2 hours 11/2 - 21/2 hours the village”, is situated on the the forest is a mixed conifer Type of route west side of Killin. plantation with pockets of broad- Type of route It’s the nation’s park. To discover, to explore, Strenuous leaved woodland and open Moderate (Gentle to enjoy. It’s all about finding your own space. This route is a hill path with an (Very steep) moorland. The route is based on climb/ moderate And then choosing what you do with it... ascent of 400 metres (1300ft). Possible users: National Cycle Route 7 and descent) Most of it is typical of an There is so much to enjoy in & The Walkers various forest access tracks. Possible users: Trossachs National Park – woods and forests, wild upland path as the There are many possibilities for Walkers, cyclists flowers and wildlife watching, watersports, climbing or surrounding habitat is a mixture of rough grazing, linking this path with other & horse riders. just taking in the view. giving way to heath and moor informal routes in the area to at a higher altitude. Walkers extend the walk over to Glen Ogle, 8 Miles (13 Km), or to There’s always something to do. Whether you love Loch Breaclaich, 9 Miles (15 Km). adventure or prefer more passive pastimes, you’ll find are rewarded for their hard an activity to suit. work with extensive Killin Primary School has adopted the panoramic views over Killin, first section of this route, providing an Loch Tay, Glen Dochart and interpretation leaflet and making habitat Glen Lochay. improvements, such as building and If you would like further information about paths ! t i erecting bird nesting boxes and bat h

in the National Park please contact: t Enter Breadalbane Park through the main gates i

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Carrochan, Carrochan Road, Balloch, G83 8EG n small area of oak woodland, under the power the National Route 7 cycle path signs). Go o

t through the inset gate and turn right onto the Tel 01389 722600 e l lines and continues steeply to the summit. The f

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P often cattle in the lower fields and sheep on the Photographs have been kindly supplied by: open hill. Please behave responsibly and leave gentle rise to the next junction. At this junction turn left Willie Angus, John Holland, Gillean Ford, Killin Primary School, your dog at home during the lambing season. (the right fork leads on to Loch Breaclaich). The circuit is Gavin Skipper and Sheila Winstone. completed with a moderate descent, returning to the old railway line and the inset gate. Printed on recycled paper LLTNPA/03/11/CCB25,000 lochlomond-trossachs.org