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Glasgow Young Walkers Group

We are the Glasgow Young Walkers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Join Glasgow Young Walkers for a walk up Schiehallion, As per Walkhighlands 'One of Scotland's best known hills, Schiehallion is one of the easiest Munros to climb on a fine summer's day. It takes the form of a broad ridge, with the famous conical appearance only apparent from across Loch Rannoch..’

Sunday, 6 April 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
731m / 2398ft
Type:
circular

Terrain: Excellent path most of the way, but final section to summit pathless as route runs across awkward boulders.

Getting there:
By car: The starting point of the walk is around two hours by car from the city centre of Glasgow.

Drivers are needed for this walk to go ahead. If you can offer a lift, please add this to the comments with the number of places you have.
Non drivers will be expected to contribute towards fuel costs.

If on the wait list and able to offer lifts please also add a comment and I'll move you to attending

Public transport:
n/a

Please note that number of attendees is limited to 8 people for this walk.

This is a moderate hill walk which is suitable for those with reasonable fitness levels. Please wear suitable walking boots and bring your full waterproofs. Please also make sure that have plenty of food and water on you.

Starting point

Grid reference:
NN 75034 55894
Nearest postcode:
PH16 5NN
what3words:
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Start time:
9:30 am

Braes of Foss car park (charge) Unnamed Road, 5NN, Pitlochry

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking