Schiehallion Walk
Distance: 5.5 miles/ 9km
Approximate Time: 210 minutes
Height Gain: 750 metres
Further Info: `Walks North Perthshire` Hallewell Pocket Walking Guide available from Aberfeldy TIC or OS Landranger Map 51
Schiehallion (translated as Fairy Hill of the Caledonians) is one of Scotland’s best known landmarks and best loved hills. Braes of Foss car park is the usual start point for an ascent (GR 753 558), located off a minor road that runs off the B846 between Tummel Bridge and Aberfeldy. From here an obvious path climbs to the broad and rocky summit ridge, where walkers can enjoy invigorating views over the Great Moor of Rannoch. In recent years The John Muir Trust, a leading wild land conservation body, has done extensive restoration work on the footpath. Birds of prey soar and hunt over Schiehallion and moorland birds such as grouse, ptarmigan and whinchats can also be seen.
Related Links
Helpful books on walking in Perthshire
Visit Scotland Perthshire - source of above walk information
The Official Walking Site of Scotland's National Tourism Organisation
In and Around Aberfeldy
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