Rannoch Stn to Kingshouse (Bus to Crianlarich Stn)

Date: Saturday 20 July
Transport: COACH and TRAIN
OS Map No: 41 & 42

A Walk - Stob na Cruaiche (Graham)

Catch the 10:21hrs train from Crianlarich to Rannoch Station. Start at Rannoch Station NN 423 578 and cross the railway line by the level crossing past the cottage. Take the track N at NN 418 579 to gain the open hillside and follow a vague ATV track westwards up the ridge to Meall a’Bhuirich (638m) and on to the summit of Stob na Cruaiche (G 739m). Continue W over Stob nan Losgann to col at 402m then follow track over Meall a’Phuill to Black Corries Lodge then on to Kings House hotel.

Approx distance: 20.5 km

Total ascent: 620 m

Min walking time: 6 hrs


B Walk - Loch Laidon Track

On arrival at Rannoch Station by train (approx. 11:08hrs) cross the railway line by the level crossing but at NN 418 579 take the lower track which enters the forest. Follow this track through the forest and continue W past Black Corries Lodge to Kings House hotel.

Approx distance: 20km

Total ascent: 620 m

Min walking time: 6 hrs


C Walk - Chairlift and walk to Creag Dhubh

Instead of paying to travel by train with the other groups, C party have the chance to spend their money on going up the ski lift at the Glencoe Mountain Resort! (£17 per ticket) Remain on bus to Kingshouse Hotel. From here follow the WHW south, crossing the A 82, to the ski lift. Take this up to the top at Eagles Rest. Proceed on the signposted route to the Glen Etive viewpoint at Creag Dhubh before returning to the top of the ski lift. Going eastwards take the path that descends gradually, crossing the Old Military Road, and join the WHW. Turn North on this good track and follow it back to the Kings House Hotel.

Approx distance: 10km

Total ascent: 60 m

Min walking time: 3½ hrs (@3 kph)

Please note that the Minimum walking times are based on reasonably fast walkers and assuming good conditions. The times do not include stops or breaks. In poor weather conditions or if members are not comfortable walking at 4km/hour then alternative or shorter routes should be considered.

Next Walk/Activity:

The next club walk is on the 11th August to Bynack More starting at 7.30 am (Blairgowrie) and 7.15 am (Alyth).

Other information/events: 26th August BBQ in Dunkeld. Further details TBA.

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Rannoch Stn to Kingshouse (Bus to Crianlarich Stn)

Date: Saturday 20 July
Transport: COACH and TRAIN
OS Map No: 41 & 42

A Walk - Stob na Cruaiche (Graham)

Catch the 10:21hrs train from Crianlarich to Rannoch Station. Start at Rannoch Station NN 423 578 and cross the railway line by the level crossing past the cottage. Take the track N at NN 418 579 to gain the open hillside and follow a vague ATV track westwards up the ridge to Meall a’Bhuirich (638m) and on to the summit of Stob na Cruaiche (G 739m). Continue W over Stob nan Losgann to col at 402m then follow track over Meall a’Phuill to Black Corries Lodge then on to Kings House hotel.

Approx distance: 20.5 km

Total ascent: 620 m

Min walking time: 6 hrs


B Walk - Loch Laidon Track

On arrival at Rannoch Station by train (approx. 11:08hrs) cross the railway line by the level crossing but at NN 418 579 take the lower track which enters the forest. Follow this track through the forest and continue W past Black Corries Lodge to Kings House hotel.

Approx distance: 20km

Total ascent: 620 m

Min walking time: 6 hrs


C Walk - Chairlift and walk to Creag Dhubh

Instead of paying to travel by train with the other groups, C party have the chance to spend their money on going up the ski lift at the Glencoe Mountain Resort! (£17 per ticket) Remain on bus to Kingshouse Hotel. From here follow the WHW south, crossing the A 82, to the ski lift. Take this up to the top at Eagles Rest. Proceed on the signposted route to the Glen Etive viewpoint at Creag Dhubh before returning to the top of the ski lift. Going eastwards take the path that descends gradually, crossing the Old Military Road, and join the WHW. Turn North on this good track and follow it back to the Kings House Hotel.

Approx distance: 10km

Total ascent: 60 m

Min walking time: 3½ hrs (@3 kph)



Please note that the Minimum walking times are based on reasonably fast walkers and assuming good conditions. The times do not include stops or breaks. In poor weather conditions or if members are not comfortable walking at 4km/hour then alternative or shorter routes should be considered.


Next Walk/Activity:

The next club walk is on the 11th August to Bynack More starting at 7.30 am (Blairgowrie) and 7.15 am (Alyth).

Other information/events: 26th August BBQ in Dunkeld. Further details TBA.


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