Rannoch Stn-Kingshouse
Date: | Saturday 2 August |
Transport: | COACH/TRAIN |
OS Map No: | 41 and 42 |
A Walk - Stob na Cruaiche (Graham)
Catch the 10:21hrs train from Crianlarich to Rannoch Station arriving c. 11:08. Start at Rannoch Station NN 423 578 and cross the railway line by the level crossing past the cottage. Take the track N at 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 and on to Kings House hotel. Turn left to take road to Ski centre carpark and bus.
Approx distance: 23 km
Total ascent: 620 m
Min walking time: 6¾ hrs
B Walk - Loch Laidon Track
Start at Rannoch Station. Cross the railway line as A walk but at 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. Turn left to take road to Ski centre carpark and bus.
Approx distance: 22 km
Total ascent: 260 m
Min walking time: 6 hrs
C Walk - Loch Ossian and Meall na Lice (584m)
Remain on train till Corrour station, c.11:21. From station NN 356 664 take the track NE to the turn-off for the YH. Here turn SE onto a path going S to Lubnaclach. After c. 500 m, plot a route E to the summit of Meall na Lice (584 m) avoiding crags on its N side. Descend Southwards down the shoulder to meet a path/track at 386 654, west of the Allt a Choire Odhar Bhig. Follow this Eastwards to meet a main track going N to Peter’s Rock. Turn W back to the station. (A longer alternative would be the Loch Ossian circuit on good tracks.)
Approx distance: 12 (15) km
Total ascent: 350 (85) m
Min walking time: 4½ (5¼) hrs @ 3kph
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 24th August to Glen Feshie starting at 7.30 am (Blairgowrie) and 7.15 am (Alyth). Other information/events: 9th August BBQ at Roddy’s. Further details TBA.
