Thursday, 18 April 2024

The Pathways group have been out in the miserable weather taking on new paths in our area for us all to enjoy!  This month they bring us the Tryndrum/Trinloist figure of eight.  There are lots of opportunities with this particular walk, take it all on or simply take on a small section.  This looks like a great one for everyone!  If you enjoy this walk then check out some of the others on the Walk the Walk dedicated page on the website.  You can head straight over to it HERE!

Tryndrum/Trinloist figure of eight

If you wish, the two walks described below can be combined to make a pleasant 3.5 miles figure-of-eight walk.

For both walks, park at the crossroads of the major logging roads near Trinloist (on the Foyers to Gorthleck road) making sure you don’t block the entrances.

https://explore.osmaps.com/route/21099392/tyndrumtrinloist-figure-of-eight

Forest circuit taking in part of The Vennel

This two mile circuit uses a mix of logging tracks, a local small road called The Vennel and a grassy track that links the two, the latter offering beautiful distant views.  Although only short it’s full of variety and tranquility.  

Easy

Description

Facing towards Trinloist/Gorthleck, take the large logging track on your right. This rises steadily (but not steeply) uphill through the woods.  Stay on this main logging track until it meets a junction with a tarmac track (The Vennel) where you turn right.  This soon turns into a rough track which you follow for around a quarter of a mile. When you see a white house ahead, look out for a grassy path on your right beside a lone pine tree.  This takes you along a tree line on the left with lovely open views to your right.  Follow this grassy path until it re-connects with a logging road, turn right and after a short way you will reconnect with the road you initially walked up.  Turn left and re-trace your steps back to the start.  

Short circular past Lochan nan Deala near Trinloist

This is a very short stroll of 1.5 miles combining a major logging track with a small little-used path through scrubland. 

Easy

Description 

Facing direction Trinloist/Gorthleck, walk along the large logging track on the left. Towards the end of Lochan nan Deala, look our for a rough track on the right hand side heading up into the undergrowth.  This path is fairly distinct but quite rugged.  Follow this path as it goes up a short way after which it levels off slightly. Be sure to stop and enjoy the view of Lochan nan Deala from above and of Meall Fuar-mhonaidh. At a ‘crossroads’ go straight ahead, ignoring the marker post for the Trail of the Seven lochs on your left and a Forestry marker post on your right. Simply follow this small path which bends round to the left until it drops back down to the logging track. Turn left and and after about half a mile you will arrive back at the start of this short circuit.

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