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Craigower Hill

Length: 3 miles (round trip) Height climbed: 810ft/248m Grade: B Parking: At Pitlochry Toilet facilities: At Pitlochry Craigower is an old beacon hill, a rocky outcrop jutting out above Pitlochry. It is not particularly high (1300ft/450m) but its position above the confluence of the Tummel and Garry rivers gives it splenid views up both valleys and down the Tummel and Tay towards Dunkeld. No special equipment is needed for this walk, but bear in mind that the steep top section can be slippery when wet so walking boots are advised. From Pitlochry, follow the B924 as far as Moulin, then turn left behind the Moulin Hotel. Continue along this road, following the signs for Craigower, until you reach the golf course. The road here crosses the course, so be sure no one is playing before you cross! On the other side of the course the path passes in front of a small cottage, before striking up through the coniferous woods which cover the slopes of Craigower. The route through the woods is well signposted and should present no difficulties, though it does become rather steep as you near the summit of the hill. The trees have been cleared from the top, where you will find an annotated photograph placed atop a plinth explaining the westward view. This view includes Loch Tummel, Loch Rannoch, Farragon Hill, Schiehallion and Glencoe. Unfortunately there is no similar facility to explain the eastern view, but there is a bench where you can relax and enjoy it. It is worthwhile descending a little way (with care) south-west from the summit, where the view over Pitlochry and Strathtummel becomes even more extensive. Retrace your steps to the summit for the descent. If you wish to return by a different route, follow the markers leading west from the summit. This path will bring you back round the hill, along a Forestry Commission road, to rejoin your original path before you reached the golf course.

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