Walking from Wester Auchraw Croft
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Explore the finest walks around Loch Earn, Lochearnhead and the Perthshire Highlands.
Wester Auchraw Croft is a peaceful Highland base for walkers, wild swimmers, photographers and nature lovers. From the door, guests can explore Loch Earn, Glen Ogle, Balquhidder Glen, St Fillans, hidden woodland paths, quiet waterfalls and some of the best hill walking in Perthshire.
Whether you want an easy lochside walk, a family-friendly trail, a half-day hill, or a full mountain day on Ben Vorlich or Stuc a’ Chroin, this is a beautiful place to begin.
Return afterwards to breakfast, firelight, deep baths, birdsong and the quiet comfort of the croft.
Wester Auchraw Croft is a peaceful Highland base for walkers, wild swimmers, photographers and nature lovers. From the door, guests can explore Loch Earn, Glen Ogle, Balquhidder Glen, St Fillans, hidden woodland paths, quiet waterfalls and some of the best hill walking in Perthshire.
Whether you want an easy lochside walk, a family-friendly trail, a half-day hill, or a full mountain day on Ben Vorlich or Stuc a’ Chroin, this is a beautiful place to begin.
Return afterwards to breakfast, firelight, deep baths, birdsong and the quiet comfort of the croft.
Easy Walks near Loch Earn
Loch Earn Shore Walk
A gentle walk close to the croft, perfect for guests arriving after a long journey or wanting a peaceful morning beside the water.
Glen Ogle Trail
A beautiful route through old railway landscapes, woodland, bridges and Highland views. Ideal for walkers, cyclists and photographers.
Balquhidder Glen
A quieter, atmospheric glen with loch views, history, Rob Roy connections and a deep Highland stillness.
Moderate Walks
Creag an Tuirc
A short but rewarding climb above Balquhidder with wide views and strong local history.
Dundurn Hill, St Fillans
A wonderful hill walk above Loch Earn, with ancient Pictish history and sweeping views across the water.
St Fillans Circuit
A lovely route for guests who want village charm, loch views, cafés and a sense of Highland Perthshire without a full mountain day.
Mountain Days
Ben Vorlich
One of the best-known Munros above Loch Earn, offering a proper mountain day for experienced walkers.
Stuc a’ Chroin
A more demanding hill often combined with Ben Vorlich by confident hillwalkers.
Ben Sheann
A rewarding local hill with beautiful views and a quieter feel than the larger Munros.
Hidden Places
This is where local knowledge matters. Around Wester Auchraw Croft are hidden waterfall pools, quiet swimming places, lichen-covered forests, secret picnic spots and glens that many visitors never find.
Guests are welcome to ask Melanie for seasonal recommendations, including quieter places for walking, photography, wild swimming, birdwatching and slow days in nature.