Tag: Walking in Crieff

The Balloch (exploring)

4 miles

START – car park on minor road between Comrie and Crieff. From Comrie, follow Strowan Road and take a right turn after roughly 3 miles (signposted Balloch).

The Loch of Balloch in the distance.

Was looking for a path leading to the Loch of Balloch. May have found one but there were too many fallen trees after a very stormy weekend, so I stayed on this charming minor road. Good road for a bike ride.

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.

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.