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Sgiath Chuil, from Glen Lochay

A challenging day’s walk of 16km to a lesser known Munro, with rewarding views of mountains directly to the north and south.

The walk starts from a car park 1km before the end of road through Glen Lochay, west of Killin.  A path zig zags up through woodland to about 400m before breaking into open ground.  The remainder of the ascent and much of the descent will be off any designated path. Walkers should therefore be comfortable walking over rough terrain.

Having retraced our steps off the summit and back down Meall a’ Churain, we will then head west towards the Lubchurran Burn. There will be the opportunity to find some shielings, before heading back to Glen Lochay by a 4×4 track.  The end of the route will involve a short river crossing, and therefore sandals or trainers are recommended for wading.

Some walkers attempt to also climb Meall Glas, the neighbouring mountain, in the same day but this walk will only take in the summit of Sgiath Chuil.

Walk information sheet
Walk date:
Saturday 11th May, 2024
Walk leader:
Rob Kinder
Walk start time:
9:00 am
Walk end time:
3:30 pm (estimated)
Difficulty:
Extra Hard
Total distance / Total ascent / High point:
15 km / 780 m / 921 m
Ticket price:
£12.00
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Safety notesGear requiredMap of start locationWalk T&Cs

Walk duration - 6hrs River crossing of River Lochay at the end of the walk, will require wading unless river is lower. If river is in spate an alternative route is possible.

For Medium, Hard and Extra Hard walks we ask walkers to make sure they have full hillwalking gear, by which we mean definitely the following: Boots, warm clothing, warm/quick drying trousers (not denim jeans), waterproof jacket and over trousers, rucsac, hat, gloves, spare fleece, packed lunch, spare food and drink, small personal first aid kit including any medications, mobile phone, headtorch, and bivvy bag if you have one, and possibly also these other items, depending on personal preference: Gaiters, rucsac cover, walking poles, spare socks, map, compass, GPS, lipsalve, camera.

1. Risk.
The nature of hill walking potentially involves leaders or other participants in providing close assistance to others. For everybody’s protection those people classified as ‘vulnerable adults’ or young people under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an appropriate carer or responsible adult. No special arrangements are available to provide independent supervision for vulnerable people, and the accompanying carer takes full responsibility for them. The carer or parent is best placed to judge the capability of their charges.

2. Children.
We do ask that you only bring children on a walk if you are confident that they will be able to complete it comfortably. At all times, children must be accompanied by an appropriate adult who must take full responsibility for them.

3. Lower age limits.
No children under the age of 16 are allowed on Extra Hard or Hard walks. Children over the age of 12 are permitted on Medium and Easy walks provided that they are accompanied by a responsible adult.

4. Dogs.
In common with other similar events and in consideration for others, dogs are not allowed (guide dogs excepted).

5. Smoking.
Please do not smoke on walks, out of consideration to others.

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