Glen Dochart - Meall Glas

Date: Sunday 1 September
Transport: Coach
OS Map No: 51

A Walk - Meall Glas & Sgiath Chuil

Start from grassy car park at (NN 448 276) at side of A85. Take track north over the river past Auchessan. There is then a track heading north for app 1km. After head in the direction of the outcrop at (433 317) passing it to its west and then northwards onto Meall Glas (M 959m). Head E then NE along the ridge to Ben Cheathaich. Walk N for c200 m before dropping E into the bealach and steeply E to the ridge onto Meall a Churain. Head S to Sgaith Chuil (M 919m) and thence on to Sgiath Chrom. Head in a SW direction towards the N tip of a plantation (450 298). Follow its W edge and meet the track end at (444 292) and back to the start.

Approx distance: 16.3 km

Total ascent: 1299 m

Min walking time: 7 ¼ hrs


B Walk - Meall Glas

As the A Walk to the summit, retracing the route back to the start.

Approx distance: 13.5 km

Total ascent: 997 m

Min walking time: 4 ¾ hrs


C Walk - Glen Ogle Railway Viaducts

Start at toilets carpark on A85 on entering Lochearnhead at NN 593 238. Take road behind carpark in NW direction to meet old railway line and follow this over viaduct for about 200ms to the A 85. Cross road and up steep slope to join old railway line going in a northerly direction. Follow this for 5km over the viaducts to a point where it crosses the A85 at 558 284. Take the track from the carpark and in 0.5km turn left at pylons then after another 0.5km keep right and at a junction turn left. On meeting the railway line again turn right to Acharn and Killin. Look out for cyclists as they share these tracks.

Approx distance: 12 km

Total ascent: 283 m

Min walking time: 4 ½ 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 13/10/2024 to Inverey starting at 08:00 (Blairgowrie) and 07:45 (Alyth).


Other information/events: Slide Night 13th September, Golf Club, 7:30 pm. Autumn Weekend 20-22 September

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Glen Dochart - Meall Glas

Date: Sunday 1 September
Transport: Coach
OS Map No: 51

A Walk - Meall Glas & Sgiath Chuil

Start from grassy car park at (NN 448 276) at side of A85. Take track north over the river past Auchessan. There is then a track heading north for app 1km. After head in the direction of the outcrop at (433 317) passing it to its west and then northwards onto Meall Glas (M 959m). Head E then NE along the ridge to Ben Cheathaich. Walk N for c200 m before dropping E into the bealach and steeply E to the ridge onto Meall a Churain. Head S to Sgaith Chuil (M 919m) and thence on to Sgiath Chrom. Head in a SW direction towards the N tip of a plantation (450 298). Follow its W edge and meet the track end at (444 292) and back to the start.

Approx distance: 16.3 km

Total ascent: 1299 m

Min walking time: 7 ¼ hrs


B Walk - Meall Glas

As the A Walk to the summit, retracing the route back to the start.

Approx distance: 13.5 km

Total ascent: 997 m

Min walking time: 4 ¾ hrs


C Walk - Glen Ogle Railway Viaducts

Start at toilets carpark on A85 on entering Lochearnhead at NN 593 238. Take road behind carpark in NW direction to meet old railway line and follow this over viaduct for about 200ms to the A 85. Cross road and up steep slope to join old railway line going in a northerly direction. Follow this for 5km over the viaducts to a point where it crosses the A85 at 558 284. Take the track from the carpark and in 0.5km turn left at pylons then after another 0.5km keep right and at a junction turn left. On meeting the railway line again turn right to Acharn and Killin. Look out for cyclists as they share these tracks.

Approx distance: 12 km

Total ascent: 283 m

Min walking time: 4 ½ 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 13/10/2024 to Inverey starting at 08:00 (Blairgowrie) and 07:45 (Alyth).


Other information/events: Slide Night 13th September, Golf Club, 7:30 pm. Autumn Weekend 20-22 September


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