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Pass under two power lines (to remind you that this is hydroelectric Scotland, not the fussily preserved Lakes). The path runs down in an oakwood to a ladder stile just above Killin. At the village edge, a few steps to the right take you to Fingal’s Stone, a small standing stone repaired with mythic cement that looks a bit like ordinary Portland. The main path runs out through the decorative gates of Breadalbane Recreation Park to arrive on Killin’s main street at a red phone box.

Turn left (north) for 100 metres and bear right to the car park.

ROUTE 10

Cam Chreag and Ben Challum

Start/finishCar park between road and river east of Kenknock NN476367Distance27km/17 milesAscent1200m/4000ftApprox time9hrMax altitudeBen Challum 1025mTerrainTracks; pathless grassy ridges, occasionally steepNoteBicycle to Allt Challuim intake, 8km each way, saves 2½hr

Up Glen Lochay’s upper track, and back down the track of the valley floor, gives a track walk of 15km and 250m of ascent (9.5 miles/800ft) – about 3½hr. The scenery is almost unchanging, but it lets you examine five Munros and two Corbetts as well as the big hydro pipe.