Best walks from Tyndrum Lower

Tyndrum Lower Station to Crianlarich Station

marvellous views along Strathfillan; the first real sense of the highlands ahead. A West Highland Way section, mostly on fire roads and good gravel trails so easy going, through mossy forestry land with some elevation gain early on, frequent views back towards Crianlarich and then almost flat to Tyndrum past wildflower meadows and along the river. Muddy in places with considerable erosion on steeper sections; recently fallen trees near Crianlarich. Follows the West Highland Way past the Glenbruar Viaduct and Strath Fillan. Information boards cover the area's wildlife and history, from missionaries to gold-mining. Facilities are limited out of season except in Tyndrum; great wild-camping spots beyond Tyndrum.

Tough: steep ascents. 10km.

Crossing the A82, a fast and fairly busy road, at a well-marked good-visibility point with prominent road signs. Erosion on steeper sections.

Lunch: A seasonal cafe at Strath Fillan; otherwise limited until Tyndrum, which has the Real Food Cafe, the Tyndrum Inn, the Ben Lui Restaurant and the Green Welly Stop with a shop.

End-of-walk reward: Real Food Cafe.

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Bridge of Orchy Station to Tyndrum Lower Station

The views, it almost goes without saying, are wonderful; a spectacular route; Beautiful scenery; lovely; the colours were really gorgeous. A short, simple and relatively undemanding walk following a section of the West Highland Way, mostly flat through fields with generally good or very good surfaces. The route tracks the A82 and the railway line through spectacular Highland scenery at the base of two mountains and swapping sides via sheep tunnels and bridges. A few cows at one point. Follows a section of the West Highland Way, signposted along the way. The 914/915 Citylink bus connects the two ends but should be booked in advance. The railway crosses two small viaducts on a loop.

Tough: steep ascents. 10km.

Tyndrum has several stores and restaurants, including the Green Welly.

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Dalmally Station to Tyndrum Lower Station

Tough: 27km, steep ascents.

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