Heading north on the A821 briefly, the Way turns right into the forest, crosses the 'burn of the fawn' and heads east along forest roads. The Way climbs north-east through the Menteith Hills to reach a lovely lochan (pictured above) at 220 m, then descends to Loch Venachar and reaches Gartchonzie Bridge. If bypassing Callander you can cross this bridge for a shortcut that saves 2.6 miles/4.2 km.
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Distance
9.9 miles (15.9 km)
Terrain
Mainly easy going on paths and tracks through the forest; gradients mostly gentle
Maximum altitude: 220 m/720 ft at the lochan
Food & drink
None between Aberfoyle and Callander
Points of interest
Secluded lochan in the Menteith hills, views of Ben Ledi across Loch Venachar
