Sròn a Chlachain and Creag Buidhe Walk

While the Sròn a’Chlachain and Creag Buidhe Walk isn’t particularly challenging in terms of length (it’s just 2.5mi long), it does require some steep ascents, so hillwalkers should be prepared to break a sweat while enjoying the views of Loch Tay and surrounding glens. Although dogs are welcome on the trail, owners are asked to keep dogs on their leads during lambing season (mid-April to mid-June).

To begin the trail, pass through the gate found on the right of McLaren Hall, entering Breadalbane Park. Enjoy a jaunt in the park grounds headed for the southwest corner, where you’ll find a kissing gate that opens to a hill path. Take a quick (optional) detour to check out Fingal’s Stone on the left, where a mythical Celtic giant is said to be buried. Back on the path, begin a steady climb towards dense oak woodlands, where you’ll soon find a stile that ushers you onto a steep path leading up into the trees. Follow the ridgeline, and you’ll soon find yourself in wide-open moorland where sheep often graze. A series of challenging climbs present themselves as you continue the trail. Following the climbs, you’ll be presented with the option to tread the stepped path on a direct route or take the alternate path that veers to the right of the ridge and later regains the crest uphill. Both routes rejoin, setting you up for an exhilarating climb up Sròn a’Chlachain, where you’ll find a cairn atop the crag. The village of Killin will appear more like a dollhouse from this viewpoint, and the views of Loch Tay will be picture-perfect. Continue the path up towards the summit of Creag Bhuidhe, which begins on a flat stretch before rising alongside an ancient stone dyke as you ascend to the summit. The first summit is marked by two cairns and features views of Glen Dochart, but you can press on to the true summit at 1673ft by continuing to the largest cairn on the right. Revel in the views of Glen Lochay from the summit and catch your breath before descending via the same route to return to the beginning of the walk in Killin.