Ben Gullipen (longer walk)

6 miles approx.

START – Track on the A81, around 3 miles from Callander.
To get there from Callander, follow the A81 (direction Glasgow). After junction with the B822 (Thornhill) on your left, go past a white cottage on the right. From the cottage, look out for the second access road on your right. Spaces for a few cars.

  • First junction (left – signposted)
  • Second junction (left – waymarked)
  • 3rd junction (right)
  • 4th junction (right again)
  • Straight on from here.

BETTER to have directions in hand as there are a few junctions.
For an easier walk, park at the next (third) road access (see separate post).

Ben Gullipen (quicker route)

3 miles approx.

START – Track on the A81, 3 miles or so from Callander. Follow the A81 from Callander (direction Glasgow). After junction with the B822 (Thornhill) on your left, go past a white cottage on the right. From the cottage, look out for the third access road on your right. Spaces for 4 or 5 cars nearly opposite.

  • Ignore right track (to Callander).
  • Go beyond mast.
  • Stile.

NOT TOO strenuous walk and it’s always straight on!
SUPPOSED to be the best view in the Trossachs, but was cloudy today. Will go again.

The Knock car parks (Crieff)

TO GET THERE – Follow Ferntower Road up to the end and turn left before golf course.
There is a first car park on the left opposite the Riding Centre or drive up to the Knock car park at the end of a track.
As easy to park at The Basecamp (nice children play area and coffee shop).

  • Left here before golf course.
  • Turn right towards Riding Centre.
  • Towards Riding Centre (green building).
  • First car park (opposite Riding Centre).
  • A bit further, right track to the Knock car park, or left to the Basecamp.
  • Towards Knock car park (track).
  • The Knock car park.
  • As easy to park at the Basecamp.
  • Additional spaces at the Action Glen.

Plenty of spaces to park!

Glenturret Distillery-Loch Turret loop (walk)

6 miles approx.

START – Glenturret Distillery (free) car park.

  • Glenturret Distillery car park.
  • Right turn exiting car park.
  • Left at the Hosh Farmhouse.
  • Right here (Scottish Hydro)
  • Follow tarmac road for 2 miles.
  • Towards signposts.
  • Follow Foulford.
  • Right path (left goes to Foulford).
  • Climb over fence.
  • Right after 2nd fence.
  • Back to Loch Turret tarmac road.

GOOD loop. Path to Foulford looks promising, will be explored soon.
TARMAC road to Loch Turret isn’t the best, a lot of potholes especially towards the end.

Comrie-The Milton-Balmuick Farm loop (walk)

6 miles approx.

START – Golf course car park in Comrie. Look out for footbridge at back of car park. Follow Laggan Wood signpost on the right before the footbridge.

  • Follow circular walk.
  • Right here (Laggan Wood Viewpoint picnic table is on the left).
  • Right again.
  • Path joins with The Milton.
  • Look for narrow path on the opposite side (see note).
  • Straight on (right goes to the West Lodge).
  • Follow blue signpost.
  • Straight on (blue signpost on the right leads to Loch Turret)
  • Balmuick Farm
  • Back to The MIlton.
  • Retrace your steps.

GREAT loop, beautiful scenery!
NOTE – take narrow path about 20 steps on the left of the directly opposite and more obvious path (that leads to a bench and a dead end).