STRATHFILLAN

Strathfillan is the open glaciated valley between Crianlarich and Tyndrum, which takes its name from the River Fillan, which in turn was named after St Fillan who first brought Christianity to the area. Places of note are Connonish, Dalrigh and Kirkton; if you wish to learn more about them, click the HISTORY button at the top of the page. As you drive along this road you get a fine view of the Crianlarich hills to the south and a glimpse of the magnificent Ben Lui (see below) to the west.

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GLEN DOCHART

Glendochart is a broad fertile plain following the River Dochart. At the western end is Loch Dochart on which there is a ruined castle (see HISTORY for more), and this flows into Loch Iubhair and on to Suie, Auchlyne and Lix en route to Killin and Loch Tay.

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BEN LUI

Benlui is a most attractive mountain with a north face which carries snow well into summer. A difficult Munro requiring care and planning to climb; it is a long walk in and out whichever way you approach. In winter the central ridge is a serious challenge which only the hardy rock & ice brigade should consider.

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BEN DORAIN

Between Bridge of Orchy and Tyndrum the prominent conical mountain is Ben Dorain. Legend has it that the mountain can fortell the weather, but only to those who read and hear the signs.

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BEN MORE

Ben More is one of those mountains with no higher peak to its south. The climb in summer is not technically difficult, but is a relentless slog rising 4000 feet. And if you fancy including Stob Binnien, the flat topped summit to the south, be advised that you have to drop and climb another 1000 feet. Of course, any climb in Scotland should take careful note of the weather forcast; cloud cover on the top can blow in very quickly and make route finding very tricky.

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