St. Fillans & Loch Boltachan

Perth & District Group

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Overview

Climb at steady pace through Glen Boltachan on good paths. Leave woodland to traverse heather to reach loch (after 7 miles). Lunch overlooking loch (hence early start). Descend through col past grouse butts to return track.

Wednesday, 24 July 2024

Meeting time:: 8:30 am
Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:: 680m / 2231ft
Type:: circular

OS map: 51 . . . . Local grade: B+ . . . . Poles advised. PLEASE BOOK WITH LEADER AT LEAST 2 DAYS BEFORE WALK.

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NO 08840 22591
Nearest postcode:: PH1 1RN
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Meeting time:: 8:30 am

Broxden Park and Ride, Perth, Lower Park, Far End (note early time)

Starting point

Grid reference:: NN 69000 24601
Nearest postcode:: PH6 2NF
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Lay-by on A85 just past Four Seasons Hotel at St Fillans

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