Path to Crieff via Knock Mary (walk)

2.5 miles one way

START – Signpost on minor road not far from the Loch of Balloch, near Crieff and Comrie.
To get there from Comrie, follow Strowan Road, ignore right turn to Glascorrie, and take a bit further the next minor road on the right (signposted Balloch). Parking possibilities on the way.

Glimpse of Crieff.
There is another path before the farm.
Stopped there due to heavy rain.

Nice walk. Was planning to go to The Loch of Balloch, but got distracted by the above signpost to Knock Mary. Towards the end of the walk, there is a path before the farm that I missed. Will come back in nicer weather to finish the walk and do a loop.

Darn walk loop (walk)

5 miles

START – Junction between Glen Road and Sheriffmuir Road, near Dunblane.

Bridge of Allan.
Look out for sign on the right.
Golf course.
Dunblane (opposite Police Station).

DARN PATH was very boggy, but gave lovely access to the water. Missed a path behind the golf course that leads back to the start of the walk. Had to walk back from opposite Dunblane’s police station.

Dumyat Hill loop (walk)

Around 4.5 miles

START – Dumyat car park on Sheriffmuir Road, near Bridge of Allan and Dunblane.

Dumyat car park.
Walking down on the other side.
Lossburn Reservoir in the distance.
Towards track to Lossburn Reservoir.
Left path for the reservoir.
Lossburn Reservoir.
Path alongside reservoir.
Track leads to Sheriffmuir Road.
Back to car park.

GREAT LOOP TO DO!
UPHILL to DUMYAT was busy, downhill to the reservoir very quiet. Lovely contrast!

Jerah Woodland-Lossburn Reservoir loop (walk)

6 miles approx. (3 hours)

START – Metal bridge on Sheriffmuir Road, not far from the former Sheriffmuir Inn (now a private house).

Space for 3 or 4 cars next to bridge.
Follow forestry track uphill.
Track levels up, then goes down.
Ignore left path.
First glimpse of the reservoir.
Look for path on the right.
Go over gate.
Take narrow path on the right.
Faint path next to reservoir.
Track leads back to the road.
Sheriffmuir Road (a few spaces for cars).
Signpost on Sheriffmuir Road.
Follow Sheriffmuir Road back to start of the walk.

ONE OF MY FAVOURITE WALKS, LOVED IT!
ALTHOUGH the path is sometimes faint, it’s not a difficult walk to do. It’s quite obvious where to go.

Torlum Walk (part of)

First couple of miles

START – Off-road parking on minor road between Comrie and Crieff. From Comrie, follow Strowan Road for around 3 miles and then take a right turn signposted Balloch.

Spaces for 4 or 5 cars.
Gate next to parking spaces.
Lovely view!
Towards the Radio Mast.
Right here (left goes to the mast).
Left (way-marked post).
Left again.
Not a very useful signpost!
Narrow path opposite.
Stopped here as I was not sure where the path was going…

LOVELY discovery!
WAS planning to walk from the Loch of Balloch to Crieff but got side-tracked by a couple of walkers who came from the gate next to the road. Went to investigate…
WILL come back a bit more prepared.

Paradise Pools loop (walk)

3 miles approx.

START – Car park on Sheriffmuir Road (very close to the Clan MacRae Memorial).

Car park for a few cars.
Gate at back of car park.
RIght at junction.
Path parallel to the pylons.
Track becomes faint path.
Straight on., then right.
Path opposite on the right to investigate, might provide easier access.
The Pools from a distance.
Back to junction, then right.
Left after gate (Sheriffmuir Road).
Towards the Sheriffmuir Inn (now a private house).
Back to the car park.

SHERIFFMUIR ROAD is a great place to walk and cycle!

Sheriffmuir Gathering Stone loop (walk)

5 miles approx.

START – small car park on the Sheriffmuir Road, not far from the junction with Glen Road.

Sheriffmuir Road.
Space for a few cars here (and car park a bit further on the right).
Path behind the Clan MacRae Memorial.
Gathering Stone on the left from boardwalk.
Mar Trail to Dunblane.
Back towards car park.

NICE WAY of discovering the Clan MacRae Memorial and the Gathering Stone.