Taymouth Castle
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Taymouth Castle

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Overview

Distance
5 km
Duration
0.75 - 1 hrs
Total Ascent
93 m
Difficulty
Easy

Route Details

Services: Kenmore
OS Grid Ref: NN773454
OS Landranger Map: 52 Pitlochry & Crieff
Terrain: Quiet roads, cycle paths and well-maintained paths.
Facilities: There are no facilities on this route but Kenmore has pubs/cafes, etc.
Key Points:
  • You may encounter estate traffic but this will be very limited and slow paced.
  • Better in dry conditions, can be soggy wet grass.
  • This route would be suitable for a kids bike trailer but may have to push up the short grass climb.
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Route Description

Circular route signs
Circular route signs

Starting from the centre of Kenmore head through the archway and bear right, past the playpark. Follow the signpost saying ‘Circular route’ pointing to the right, uphill on a defined grassy track.

Loch Tay in the background
Loch Tay in the background

This short climb might be a little challenging for small children or hybrid bikes but is very short and once the top is reached the path becomes much easier.

Taymouth Castle in the background
Taymouth Castle in the background

Keep following the path as it turns to tarmac and turn left towards the castle at the t-junction. Follow in front of the castle and continue back to the archway where you began.

The gates from Kenmore Square
The gates from Kenmore Square

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