Crannog
Getting here
56.47646, -4.27114
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦86+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Chaffinch
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦86+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Chaffinch
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mallard, Chaffinch, Robin +83 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Mallard, Chaffinch, Robin +83 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Green Drake, Eristalis, Cheilosia +3 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Green Drake, Eristalis, Cheilosia +3 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Needle Spike-rush, Common Bird's-foot-trefoil, Alder +1 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Needle Spike-rush, Common Bird's-foot-trefoil, Alder +1 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
6 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Glenknock to KillinWalking route14 km
Asphalt route up the glen. Beware of traffic.
Rob Roy WayWalking route127 km
Long distance walk from Drymen on Loch Lomond to Pitlochry in Highland Perthshire.
Three Saints WayWalking route130 km
Three Saints Way – Killin to St Andrews. The lives of three saints – Saint Kessog, Saint Fillan and Saint Serf – are commemorated by this pilgrimage, connecting Scotland’s dramatic west coast to the rocks and hills of the east.
Ben Lawers TrailWalking route
Killin to ArdtalnaigWalking route
Route uses a minor road following the south side of Loch Tay. The road isopen to motor vehicles so care is advised.
🚴Cycling
16 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Acharn Forest Red trailCycling route
Acharn Forest Orange trailCycling route
Route 7Cycling route
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 1Cycling route
Acharn Forest White trailCycling route
Acharn Forest Yellow trailCycling route
🚵Mountain biking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Great North Trail (Grampian Mountains)Mountain bike route261.2 km
Wildlife to spot
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