Discover Kinloch Rannoch on Loch Rannoch

Kinloch Rannoch lies at the eastern end of Loch Rannoch. There are several ways to plan a stay: short, surfaced paths, a longer circular route, a waterfall destination and the history of the village. You can then decide whether to focus on a short walk, a hike, cycling events or historic architecture.

Compare paths and walks

The Lochend Path is about 300 metres long, surfaced and easy to walk. It is suitable for people with different abilities. The Rannoch Riverside All Abilities Path covers 700 metres within the village. It is a modern shared path for pedestrians, cyclists, wheelchair users and horse riders, and is suitable for year-round use. Comparing the distances, the two paths offer different lengths; the Lochend Path is surfaced and easy to walk, while the Riverside Path accommodates the user groups listed and is suitable year-round.

The Kinloch Rannoch Nature Trail is a circular route of just over two miles that takes about an hour. This makes it different from the shorter paths: in addition to its greater length, the approximate duration gives you a guide for planning your day. A walk also leads to the Allt Mor waterfall. This is another named landmark for anyone who would like to include a specific waterfall destination in a walk.

Local history and architecture

Kinloch Rannoch’s main square was laid out in the mid-Victorian period by Sir John MacDonald of Dalchosnie. The obelisk in Kinloch Rannoch’s square is dedicated to Dugald Buchanan, an evangelist, Gaelic scholar and poet who lived from 1716 to 1767. These two features give the village a historical dimension: one is the layout of the square, and the other commemorates a person associated with Gaelic literature and the Gospel.

The churches are also distinguished by different details about their building history and listed status. The Old Rannoch Church of Scotland is listed as a Category C building. The Parliamentary Church in Kinloch Rannoch dates from 1829. If you are interested in the village’s built heritage, these details offer two different points of interest without treating the churches as the same.

Plan events and travel

The roads around Loch Rannoch are part of the Etape Caledonia cycling event, which takes place every May. Check the event details before travelling. The Rannoch Highland Gathering takes place on the third Saturday in August at Weller Poley Park in the village. If you would like to plan your stay around either event, check the latest event information in advance.

Rannoch Station’s DRT service can drop off passengers anywhere between Rannoch Station and Kinloch Rannoch if booked in advance. If you are planning to use this service for your journey, book ahead and check its availability before travelling.

A regional exhibition tip

In the wider surrounding area, the Rannoch Station Tea Room and Visitor Centre has an exhibition on the natural history of the region, clan battles, the Battle of Culloden and the wildlife of Rannoch Moor. If you are planning a visit, check its current opening arrangements before travelling.

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