Soldier's Leap – River Tummel loop from Kirkmichael

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Soldier's Leap – River Tummel loop from Kirkmichael

Hard

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Soldier's Leap – River Tummel loop from Kirkmichael

05:08

64.9km

930m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 22.8 km for 40 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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14.0 km

Glen Loch Trail – View of Beinn a'Ghlo

Highlight • Viewpoint

A good track into remote country with thec3 snowy Munros of Beinn a'Ghlo ahead

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37.2 km

Soldier's Leap

Highlight • Historical Site

It's said that, during the Battle of Killiecrankie in 1689, government soldier Donald McBane successfully jumped across the river at this spot to escape pursuing Jacobites. This would have been …

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39.2 km

Killiecrankie Bungee Jump

Highlight • Bridge

The location where you can have a go on bungee jump or flying fox. Go to Killiecrankie visitor centre for info and booking.

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40.3 km

River Tummel

Highlight • River

Nice easy ride with the reward of beautiful waterfalls and maybe an ice cream at the house of Bruar (or a coffee if it’s cold). Then a different way back to Pitlochry past fields and rivers.

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41.7 km

River Tummel Forest Path

Highlight • Forest

A great place for swimming and kayaking.

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42.2 km

Loch Dunmore in Faskally Wood

Highlight • Lake

Look out for a streak of blue by the pond to find the kingfisher.

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42.3 km

Loch Dunmore

Highlight • Lake

Watch out for dogs running around. If you are lucky you may spot the kingfisher here.

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43.3 km

Loch Faskally

Lake

45.1 km

Pitlochry Railway Station

Highlight • Settlement

The railway station is on the southern edge of Pitlochry not far from the left bank of the Tummel with the Pitlochry hydroelectric power station and was built in 1894. …

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