Walking Ben Lawers, Rannoch and Atholl

Discover the rolling mountains, wild glens and ancient woodlands of Highland Perthshire, where grassy plateaus, broad ridges and deep river valleys stretch between Loch Lomond National Park and the Cairngorms. From the iconic heights of Ben Lawers and Schiehallion to the wild moors of Rannoch and the woodland trails of Big Tree Country, this is a landscape made for adventure and relaxation alike, offering everything from gentle riverside rambles to challenging high-level hikes.

This definitive Cicerone guidebook presents 80 classic routes across Ben Lawers, Rannoch and Atholl, with walks ranging from 3 to 45km (2–28 miles), suitable for most walkers and graded by length and difficulty. Climb 42 Munros, 22 Corbetts and 15 smaller hills; traverse remote passes such as Gaick and Minigaig; and explore tranquil lochs, ancient woodland and the great rivers Tay and Garry.

• Tackle classic summits including Ben Lawers, Beinn a’ Ghlo, Ben Alder and Schiehallion, or enjoy lower-level walks and woodland paths among Perthshire’s distinctive hills and glens.
• Each route features detailed descriptions, with either 1:50,000 OS maps or 1:100,000 Lovell Johns maps, alongside practical notes on access, local transport, accommodation, and facilities in key bases such as Pitlochry, Aberfeldy, Killin, Blair Atholl, and Crieff
• Plan your days with handy route information boxes, summary tables and yellow-boxed suggestions for extensions, short-cuts and route combinations, with comprehensive advice on access during the deer-stalking season across estates from Glen Lyon to Rannoch Moor.
• Notes on each walk highlight distance, estimated time (1 to 13 hours), and key features such as the wild plateaus of Schiehallion, the lochs and moors of Rannoch, or the ancient birch woods of Glen Lyon, with clear guidance on the best seasons: April and May for low-level walks, May to August for Munro summits, and October for golden foliage in the woodlands.
• Routes are divided into 10 geographical sections: Comrie and Crieff, Killin and Glen Lochay, Glen Lyon, Bridge of Orchy, Perth and Dunkeld, Aberfeldy, Tummel and Loch Rannoch, Rannoch Moor, Pitlochry and Blair Atholl, and Drumochter, each with background notes and practical tips.

Set out to explore the gentle grandeur and hidden wildness of Scotland’s ancient heart, where every summit rewards with sweeping views and a true sense of Highland tranquillity. With this comprehensive Cicerone guide, you’ll have everything...read more...