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| BRIDGE of ORCHY |
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At the northern edge of our local map on the road to Glencoe, Bridge of Orchy can hardly be called a village but is a convenient mid-way point for walkers on the West Highland Way, a track which stretches 90 miles from north Glasgow to Fort William. The stone bridge over the river Orchy is a typical General Wade design, built at the time of Bonnie Prince Charlie, and walkers cross this to continue by Inveroran on route to the wilds of Rannoch Moor. |
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| TYNDRUM |
Tyndrum - literally "Tigh" (House) "an Druim" (on the ridge) - is an oasis in the wilds of Highland moor and mountains. This
is the main route to Oban and the west, the main route to Glen Coe
and the north. But Tyndrum is not just a staging post; linger and enjoy
the hospitality available here and make this your touring centre with
access to so many places of interest.
Here are Hotels, Restaurants, Shops, and the main Tourist Information Centre.
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| CRIANLARICH |
Crianlarich - which means "site of the Aspen (a type of maple)" - is a natural meeting of routes northbound from Loch Lomond, and westbound from Loch Tay, heading for the Highlands and Islands; this is an historic cross-roads used by the drovers of cattle and the military invaders and defenders of Scotland. When the railways came, naturally they converged at Crianlarich which was to become the junction for 3 private railway companies with sidings and workshops. And now, with the preference for motoring, this is bound to be on your itinery.
Crianlarich is surrounded by magnificent mountains, from Ben More and Stobinian to Cruach Adrain, attracting both summer Munro baggers and severe winter hardies. The village has pubs, guest houses, a Youth Hostel, shops and Post Office. |
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The geology of the area is very interesting and on the hillside
above Tyndrum is the scar of old lead mining; in recent years there has
been renewed interest in extracting gold.
