Glen Ogle to Killin and the River Dochart. Loch Tay, Kenmore and Aberfeldy

Drive past Glenogle viaduct to Killin, South Loch Tay, Kenmore and Aberfeldy

Come to Breadalbane and the Land o' the Campbell if ye dare!

Trossachs Trail ] [ Balquhidder ] [ Lochearnside ] [ Loch Tayside ] [ The high glens ] [ Along Loch Long ]

The Route is shown in Blue - Full afternoon drive

A very scenic drive with historical interest. A roads 60m. Unclassified 20m.

From Callander, drive (North west on the A84 and continue  via Strathyre,  past the King's house at Balquhidder, continuing through Lochearnhead (new 30mph limit here) to Glen Ogle.

As you drive up Glen Ogle watch for - in order:

At the bottom of the hill you enter The Campbell territory of Breadalbane where you  turn right at Lix toll for Killin. Cross the bridge before parking on the right where you can then visit:

Continue through Killin and follow the signposts to Aberfeldy for about 12 scenic miles. Watch for evidence of crofting communities closed by the highland clearances. Just before Kenmore take a left turn to 'Dull'.

About 1½miles later watch for a ruined castle (Comrie Castle) on the right in a private garden just before the river crossing.

At the T junction turn right and continue to Aberfeldy and passing on route:

At Aberfeldy you can visit:

At Aberfeldy turn back west towards Kenmore, but this time on the south (Aberfeldy) side of the river. Continue towards Kenmore, and as Loch Tay comes into view watch for:

At the foot of the hill do not follow the main road into Kenmore, instead take the little road to the left on the south side of Loch Tay, signposted 'Ardeonaig'.

A watersport centre is co-sited with the 'Crannog' exhibition half a mile west from Kenmore on the south side of Loch Tay.

Follow this unclassified road now for about 12 miles back to Killin, passing on the way:

Turn left here and return to Callander the way you came.