CALLANDER or KILMAHOG to GLEN OGLE

Dependent on which alternative route was chosen on Day 2 you may want to either start from the centre of Callander or pick up the route at Kilmahog.
From the centre of Callander walk west on the A84 quickly picking up the Cycle Track marked for Strathyre on the left. Follow this route passing the site of the ancient Roman Fort and following the line of the old railway along the south bank of the River Teith. This leads to Kilmahog and the crossing of the A821.

River Teith looking to Ben Ledi

If you do not want to add distance to this longer section, it is suggested that the day start from Kilmahog, a five minute taxi ride outside Callander. Pick up the cycle and walking track on the NW side of the bridge close to the Lade Inn.

Falls of Leny

The walk continues along a well surfaced track on the west side of the Falls of Leny.This is through wooded areas with Ben Ledi dominating the skyline ahead. The pathway twists round the Falls of Leny then starts to open out as the track approaches the south end of Loch Lubnaig. The path then passes Forest Enterprise chalets before reaching the mid-point of the loch.

At this point the path has reached a higher level affording views towards Strathyre, across to Glen Ample and south to the Pass of Leny. The path descends to the Loch side, them climbs again into a forest walk before reaching Strathyre.
At the first cluster of houses you meet (Timber clad forestry cottages) turn right between two blocks then within 20 metres turn left along a narrow path crossing a pedestrian bridge. Follow along the back of further houses and to the side of the River Balvag. This exits at a road leading to the cross roads at the Munro Inn.

Pathway on west of Loch Lubnaig

Loch Lubnaig looking south

Now cross the A84 at the Munro Inn and proceed up the short road ahead (also a car park) to the top where the road ends and a path leads to a renovated church and ahead to the War Memorial. Take the path to the left past the front and north side of the church, and follow the path past a tennis court and through a small glen before it climbs towards the forest line. This path is often very narrow but soon reaches the forest road which is clearly defined.

On reaching the forest road turn immediately left (N) and follow it as it climbs gradually uphill north towards Kingshouse . This is a pleasant forest walk with views west over Strathyre, then into Balquhidder and Loch Voil. The walking track reaches it's highest at an opening in the forest now used as a small quarry. The route now descends by way of a U bend to come done close to Kingshouse Hotel. The forest road ends on the old A84 road some 200 metres south of the hotel.

At the hotel take the road marked to Balquhidder (under the main road). Immediately after the underpass there is the sign for the Millennium cycle route. Take this to the right and follow it north and east for slightly over a 1 mile. At this point the path diverges from the A84 and starts to run along an old railway line. Shortly the route crosses a renewed viaduct over the Kendrum Burn. This was restored in memory of Nigel Hester a young musician.

River Balvag at Strathyre

View from Strathyre Forest towards Balquhidder

There is shortly a choice of routes depending on whether you want to visit or stop in Lochearnhead. Assuming that you are continuing on the main RRW the route shortly starts to climb steeply away from the old Craggan Railway cutting. As the route zig zags upwards there are several commanding views east over Loch Earn which is some 100 metres below.

At the top of the climb the path merges into the track of yet another discussed railway line. Shortly it curves left up into Glen Ogle. As the route straightens a grass path shortly rises steeply from the right, this being the way walkers would return to the Rob Roy Way from Lochearnhead.

Loch Earn from above Craggan

Glen Ogle looking toward the north

The path crosses the old railway viaduct before it comes within metres of the road at the head of the Glen. Pass by a small loch before coming to Glenogle cottages, cross the road to a separate footpath and within 100 metres the route reaches a carpark and vantage point on the edge of the forest. To the north east lies Killin, Loch Tay and Ben Lawers.

At the carpark there is once again a route choice. For some this will be the end of the days walk and they will seek transport to take them to suitable overnight accommodation. For other they may still have time and want to take the walking route into Killin. Details of this are provided in the route alternatives.

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