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Overview

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The Ben Vrackie Loop is a fantastic circular route starting from Pitlochry Train Station. The path climbs gradually through woodland before opening up to stunning moorland scenery. The ascent to the summit (841m) is steep and strenuous but rewards us with spectacular panoramic views on a clear day. We will descend via a different route, passing Loch a’ Choire before rejoining the main trail back to Pitlochry.

  • Grade: Strenuous
  • Date: Saturday, 24 May
  • Start Point: Pitlochry Train Station
  • Distance: Approx. 15 km (loop, including walk from the station)
  • Ascent: 725m (Summit 841m)
  • Duration: Approx. 6 hours walking time
  • Total Day Length: Long day Includes approx. 4 hours of train travel (more than 2 hours each way)
Saturday, 24 May 2025
Meeting time:
8:15 am
Start time:
10:32 am
Estimated finish time:
5:35 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
15km / 9.3mi
Ascent:
725m / 2379ft
Type:
circular

The walk start at 10:32 when the train arrives in Pitlochry. We will take the 17:35 train back to Glasgow arriving at 19:22 in Queen Street Station. 

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 59206 65515
Nearest postcode:
G1 2AF
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Meeting time:
8:15 am

Meet in front of the ticket office in Queen street station at 8:15am having purchased a return ticket to Pitlochry.

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 59206 65515
Nearest postcode:
G1 2AF
what3words:
timing.linked.shall
Start time:
10:32 am

We start the walk when the train arrives in Pitlochry station at 10:32. The walk starts at the train station.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking