Along Glen Ogle
A moderate walk (low hills and fells (below 600m)) in national park Loch Lomond and the Trossachs starting and finishing in Stirlingshire, Scotland, about 10.70km (6.65 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 3:30h. It is suitable for families with children, but unsuitable for prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent
170m (557ft)
Descent
167m (547ft)
Max. Elevation
380m (1246ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss
337m (1104ft)
Start
Lochearnhead
End
Killin
Distance
10.70km
(6.65mi)
(6.65mi)
Duration
~3:30h
Difficulty
Moderate
Ordnance Survey Map
Created by Anonymous Walker on 22 May 2016
This walk, between Killin and Lochearnhead, follows the route of a disused railway. Although a shame the railway closed (blame Beeching) it has left behind a fine walk in a wonderful corner of Scotland. Buses run between the start and finish, and connect to Callander.
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Waypoints
OS Grid NN587238
Start the walk at Lochearnhead.
OS Grid NN584239
A footpath through the trees brings you to the disused railway, our route for the day.
About 0.41 km (~0.25 miles) from 
OS Grid NN577253
The route hugs the hillside on the western side of the glen, far enough away from the road to allow you to enjoy the surroundings.
About 1.53 km (~0.95 miles) from 
OS Grid NN560278
Continue past the lochan, where the route verges to the road.
About 3.02 km (~1.88 miles) from 
OS Grid NN558285
Cross over the road and past the memorial, skirting the base of Beinn Leabhainn.
About 0.69 km (~0.43 miles) from 
OS Grid NN557292
Keep to the path near the road (the other doesn't lead to Killin) and through the forest.
About 0.72 km (~0.45 miles) from 
OS Grid NN555307
Continue downhill through the forest, keeping to the waymarked trails.
About 1.50 km (~0.93 miles) from 
KillinOS Grid NN571325
The path leads to Killin, a busy little town on the same bus route as Lochearnhead. It's a good base for a few more days' walking!
About 2.45 km (~1.52 miles) from 
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MacCowan
This closed due to a landslide was not to do with Beeching (for once)