Kinloch Rannoch, Perth & Kinross
★★★★
Craig Varr may only be a subsidiary summit of the higher Beinn a’ Chuallaich, but this prominent rocky bluff is perhaps the finest panorama anywhere in the Rannoch region. The hill’s position between Loch Rannoch and Dunalastair Water affords truly sensational views of both, with Schiehallion’s triangular profile looming large to the south. Zig-zagging tracks on the lower slopes allow a swift though exhausting ascent, before paths fade to boggy grasslands just short of the final climb. Don’t let the tiring terrain put you off – this is one of the most rewarding short walks in the Central Highlands.
Chronological photo guide
Kinloch Rannoch & signpost for Craig Varr 
Craig Varr from the start 
Waterfall near the start] 
Loch Rannoch from the steep ascent 
Craig Varr (left) & Schiehallion (right) 
View back to Loch Rannoch 
Crossing the Allt Mòr 
The final ascent follows an old wall, with only a boggy & faint path 
Meall Dubh from the final ascent 
Craig Varr, looking north 
Looking over Loch Rannoch 
Kinloch Rannoch 
Dun Alastair Reservoir & Schiehallion 
Woodland return 
Woodland return
Location
O.S. Grid Reference: NN 662587
GPS coordinates: 56.700823,-4.187416
Infrequent bus to Kinloch Rannoch
Car park
Key info
5 km / 3 mi | ▲ 340 m |
1.5-2 hr
Features:
Kinloch Rannoch; △ Craig Varr (515 m)
⬤ Moderate | Majority of route is on tracks and paths – very steep on ascent. Final half mile to summit is on a boggy and sometimes very faint path, with an old wall to follow at first. Intermittent signposts, but map advised.
Clockwise circuit with extension to summit: start & Kinloch Rannoch – ascend by track west of Allt Mòr – leave track at
On our last visit
Wildlife: Sheep and lambs, a lizard.
Weather: Mostly sunny, 12°C at start but warming up. Patchy mist on Schiehallion clearing.
August 2020
