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Walking from Wester Auchraw Croft

STAY AT THE CROFT
 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.

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.

Ben Vorlich — A First Munro

From Wester Auchraw Croft, it is close enough to be part of your stay, and spacious enough to feel like a day apart. 
It was the first Munro my children climbed, not as a test, but as a day that unfolded.
Ben Vorlich (Loch Earn)
Time: 5 hours | Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging

One of the most iconic Munros in the Southern Highlands. A well-trodden path leads to panoramic views over Loch Earn and the surrounding peaks. Start early for a peaceful summit.

Balquhidder — Where I Grew Up from the age of 11 after leaving the Black Mountains in Wales.

MacLaren Gathering Ground Walk – Balquhidder
Duration: 50 min return
Difficulty: Easy 
Start point: Balquhidder Chuirch

Overview:
This peaceful walk offers more than just Highland views, it's a direct connection to the ancestral heartland of Clan MacLaren. Ideal for quiet contemplation, this trail offers insight into local heritage, nature, and panoramic vistas with minimal effort.

Glencoe — One of my Favourite Place to Visit 45 mins from Croft

The Lost Valley (Coire Gabhail) – Glencoe

Duration: 2-3 hr return
Difficulty: Moderate
Start point: Coire Gabhail car park, Glencoe (A82)
Directions:
Glencoe via the A82
Directions: Follow the A82 north through Crianlarich and across Rannoch Moor towards Glencoe.

 Overview:
A breathtaking hike into one of Scotland’s most dramatic hidden landscapes. Nestled behind the towering ridges of Glencoe, the Lost Valley is both mythic and majestic. Perfect for adventurers looking for rugged beauty and a powerful connection to Highland legend.

Walking at Wester Auchraw Croft offers direct access to the hills above Loch Earn, with routes into the Perthshire Highlands and nearby Munros from Lochearnhead and slightly further afield 45 minute drive away the iconic Glencoe.

Wester Auchraw Croft, Lochearnhead, Loch Earn, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, Perthshire Highlands, Scotland
90 minutes from Glasgow and Edinburgh E:[email protected] T: 07525 126482

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