Kinloch Rannoch lies at the eastern end of Loch Rannoch. There are several points of reference for planning a walk, from a surfaced path of about 300 metres to a circular route that takes approximately an hour to walk. In the village, there is also a shared-use path and the history of the village square.
Paths between the village and the loch
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 has different features: within the village, it includes 700 metres of a modern shared-use path for pedestrians, cyclists, wheelchair users and horse riders. This path is suitable for use all year round.
The Lochend Path is surfaced and easy to walk; the Rannoch Riverside All Abilities Path is shared by pedestrians, cyclists, wheelchair users and horse riders, and is suitable for use all year round. When planning, this allows you to consider which path features are relevant to your stay.
The Kinloch Rannoch Nature Trail is a circular route of just over two miles, which takes approximately one hour to walk. Its circular layout and approximate walking time provide a clear framework for planning your day. One of the walks described also leads to the Allt Mor waterfall.
The village square and building history
Kinloch Rannoch’s village square was laid out in the mid-Victorian period by Sir John MacDonald of Dalchosnie. An obelisk dedicated to Dugald Buchanan stands in the square. Buchanan lived from 1716 to 1767 and was an evangelist, Gaelic scholar and poet.
Churches are also local points of historical interest. The Old Rannoch Church of Scotland in Kinloch Rannoch is listed as a Category C building. The Parliamentary Church in Kinloch Rannoch dates from 1829. The listed status and construction date offer different insights into the history of local buildings.
In the wider region, the Rannoch Station Tea Room and Visitor Centre has an exhibition on the region’s natural history, clan battles, the Battle of Culloden and the wildlife of Rannoch Moor. If you are planning a visit, check in advance whether the centre is open.
Events and getting there
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 trip around this date, check the arrangements for the relevant year in advance. In May, the roads around Loch Rannoch are part of the Etape Caledonia cycling event, which takes place every year that month. Here too, it is helpful to check the latest event details before travelling.
For travel from Rannoch Station, the DRT service can drop passengers off anywhere between Rannoch Station and Kinloch Rannoch, if booked in advance. Check availability before travelling if you plan to use this option.
Discover more destinations: Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, Kenmore, Comrie, St Fillans, Ochtertyre, Coupar Angus, Perth.
For the main travel overview: Perth And Kinross.
