Tarmachan Ridge Walk
Distance : 8 miles/13km
Approximate Time : 300 minutes
Height Gain : 744 metres
Further Info : OS Landranger Map 51
The Tarmachan Ridge is the narrowest mountain ridge in Perthshire and is a rough and entertaining ridge walk that takes in Meall nan Tarmachan (Ptarmigan Hill). The best starting point for walkers is just north west of the National Trust for Scotland Visitor Centre (on the slopes of neighbouring Ben Lawers). At GR 603 384 a smaller car park is visible where a bridge crosses a small stream. From here the route ascends steeply to Meall nan Tarmachan and onto the ridge scramble proper. At the end of the ridge walkers can descend via Coire Fionn Lairige and pick up an estate track back to the starting point. Experienced hillwalkers only.
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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