Killin Railway Viaduct Walk

5.1 miles (8.2 km)

This popular Perthshire village is located in a fine spot at the western end of Loch Tay in the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.
This walk from the village takes you along a section of the old railway. On the way you will pass the Killin Viaduct and enjoy some fine views of the River Dochart and the historic Finlarig Castle.
Start the walk near the Falls of Dochart where there's a pub and car parking available.... From here you can pick up a trail heading north east over the river Dochart to the Bridge of Lochay. On the way you will also cross another bridge over the River Lochay before coming to the photogenic ruins of Finlarig Castle. The trail is also suitable for cyclists.
You'll also pass close to the western edge of Loch Tay where there are more waterside walking and cycling opportunites.
To continue your exercise along the old railway pick up the Killin to Callander route which will take you west through Glen Ogle to Loch Earn and Callander.
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At the start of the walk there's the Falls of Dochart Inn for some post walk refreshments. The inn is set in a great location next to the falls. You can sit outside and relax listening to the rushing water. Inside there's a cosy interior with a wood burning fire for colder weather. The inn has some history too, dating all the way back to the 1700s when it was previously a blacksmiths. You can find the inn at postcode FK21 8SL for your sat navs.

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River from bridge - geograph.org.uk - 955435
River from bridge
Disused rail bridge across the River Dochart - geograph.org.uk - 1210735
Disused rail bridge across the River Dochart
River Dochart Railway Viaduct - geograph.org.uk - 74720
River Dochart Railway Viaduct
Old railway bridge, Killin - geograph.org.uk - 915556
Former railway bridge over the River Lochay. This former railway bridge used to carry the Killin branch of the Callander to Oban railway until it closed in September 1965.
Finlarig Castle - geograph.org.uk - 1885792
Finlarig Castle
Finlarig Farm - geograph.org.uk - 880513
Finlarig Farm
Path to Finlarig Castle, Killin - geograph.org.uk - 4239858
Path to Finlarig Castle, Killin
Bridge of Lochay and hotel - geograph.org.uk - 4239773
Bridge of Lochay and hotel. The first of the 39 Steps films, made in 1935 (based on the 1915 John Buchan novel and starring Robert Donat) - features the hotel and part of the film was actually filmed in the hotel.

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