SATURDAY, 17th October 2009
Latest News | Provisional Schedule | RouteProvisional Route (June 2008)Day 1 – Dunkeld to Ballanuig Day 1 of the Scottish 100 begins with a scenic hike through the Perthshire Highlands. Setting off from Dunkeld, the route climbs onto Drumbuie Wood passing a series of scenic lochans. From Loch Ordie onwards, the terrain is more open and there are great views across the River Tay Valley to the higher Munros in the west.
At Lochan Oisinneach Mor, the route heads west before descending to Tulliemet and onwards to the finish at Ballanuig. Walking distance: 22 km | 13.7 miles
Day 2 – The Cairngorms National Park The UK’s largest national park provides the setting for today’s walk. Designated in 2003, the Cairngorms National Park is a unique and special place, home to beautiful landscapes and a diverse range of flora and fauna.
The day begins at Badaguish in Glenmore Forest Park. The ancient Caledonian Pine Forest is a feature of today’s route and there can be few finer places in the UK in which to walk. Also prominent are the wonderful Loch an Eilein and Loch Morlich; the latter offering superb views to the high mountain tops of the Cairngorms. Walking distance: 25 km | 15.5 miles
The Corrieyairack Pass is the most famous ancient military road in Scotland, constructed by General Wade in 1731. At 770m it is the high point of the Scottish 100 and represents a real challenge in wild mountain country. From Garva Bridge it is a steady but gentle climb as far as the Corrie Yairack itself. At this point, the trail becomes steeper and a series of zig-zags lead to the pass and, if the weather is clear, a magnificent viewpoint right across the Highlands. From the top it is a long descent to Fort Augustus and the shores of Loch Ness. Walking distance: 27 km | 16.8 miles
Day 4 – The West Highland Way Turning west, today’s walk passes through some of the most dramatic scenery in the Highlands. Starting from Glencoe, beneath the magnificent rocky peak of Buachaille Etive Mor, the route follows the West Highland Way as far as Tyndrum.
The West Highland Way is Scotland’s most celebrated long distance footpath, stretching from Glasgow to Fort William. The section that we will follow is arguably one of the best, crossing the vast expanse of Rannoch Moor and the hills of the Black Mount. Heading in a southerly direction, today’s destination is the village of Tyndrum at the head of Strath Fillan. Walking distance: 30 km | 18.6 miles
Today’s route takes place in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, around Loch Katrine. This beautiful stretch of water was immortalised in Sir Walter Scott’s poem “The Lady of the Lake”. Surrounded on all sides by rugged mountains, including the iconic summits of Ben Venue and Ben A’an, this is a scenic walk on the southern edge of the Highlands. Slightly shorter in length, today offers the chance of some rest before the big final day in the Southern Uplands. Walking distance: 21 km | 13 miles
Day 6 – The Southern Upland Way
Continuing north, the walking is primarily through valleys and on open hillsides. From the high point of the route Walking distance: 34km | 21.1 miles
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Day 5 – Loch Katrine and the Trossachs
The penultimate day of the Scottish 100 ventures into the Border hills and onto the Southern Upland Way. Starting from the village of Ettrick, the route winds its way alongside the shore of St Mary’s Loch; the largest of all lochs in the Scottish Borders.
above Blake Muir, it is downhill all the way into Traquair. Dating back to 1107, Traquair is a piece of living history and home to the oldest inhabited house in Scotland. Traquair is the end point and only the ceremonial walk to Holyrood Palace remains!