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About Beinh an t-Sidhein Hill Access
Please note this trail is currently closed to allow clearance of windblown trees.
Beinn an t-Sidhein derives its name from the Gaelic meaning ‘mountain of the fairies’.
From the car park the path leads across the River Balvaig before heading into Strathyre Forest.
The path surface is generally firm but very steep in places, and some sections may have loose surface material. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the woodland as you climb steadily through the forest to the open hill. Leaving the forest behind, the path climbs on, and as you approach the summit, the views are superb.
Among the numerous peaks are Ben Vane, Ben Ledi, Ben Vorlich, and Stuc a'Croin. Loch Lubnaig and the village of Strathyre lie far below, with Loch Earn and Lochearnhead to the Northeast.
How to get there:
Beinh an t-Sidhein Hill Access can be started from Strathyre Car Park in Strathyre Forest which is part of Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. Strathyre is the nearest town or village.
From Callander follow the A84 along the east side of Loch Lubnaig to the village of Strathyre.
The car park is signposted at the southern end of the village.
OS Grid Reference: NN596090
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
Wildlife
Mammals: We have information about Red squirrel, Red deer and Roe deer
Birds: We have information about Osprey
What's on in Queen Elizabeth Forest Park
April
- Easter Fun Day Sunday 8 April 2012
- Ospreys return Saturday 14 April 2012
| Strathyre Car Park Facilities. |
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| Length of trail: 4.5 miles |
| Approximate time of trail: 7 hours |
| Open or closed: closed |
| Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest. |
Contact: |
| Recreation Team Cowal & Trossachs 01877 382383 e-mail: cowal&trossachs@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
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