Route 2: Glenconglass/Strathavon (Red Trail)

Total Distance: 15 km, 9 miles. Off road: Approx. 50%

Trail Information: An interesting combination of forest road, hill tracks and quiet country roads with good views. Surface mostly hard, but hill track past Ardgeith can be muddy and rough in places. Livestock are also present on this section and there are several gates/stiles to negotiate.

Recommended start point: Glenconglass Farm (GR 172 223). Other Car Parks: Balcorach (GR154 265).

Places of interest: Detour to Knock Earth House from Balcorach Car Park – see map.

Approximate duration: Allow 2-3 hours.

From Glenconglass car park follow the farm track and forest road N past the farms of Ellick and Inverchor. Head straight on (northwards) at all the road junctions keeping parallel to the Chabet Water on the right. Continue to where the road reaches the N edge of the plantation marked by a gate. Leave the woods and follow the hill track NW (still on the west side of the Chabet) then N past the ruins of Ardgeith, then downhill through birchwoods to join the main Strathavon road at Ballenleish. This section passes through several enclosed fields where deer are kept. Please keep to the track and ensure gates are left closed and securely fastened. At Ballenleish turn right (N) along road for 100m, then left (W) across road bridge (over R. Avon), to Balcorach car park, (a detour to visit the Knock Earth House can be made from this point if required-see map). From Balcorach head (SW) and follow the public road on the W bank of the Avon, through Inverlochy Farm, up river as far as the footbridge near Achlichnie Farm. Cross footbridge (over R Avon) and follow directions as for Route 1 as far as Tomaclaggan. Continue along the public road beyond Tomaclaggan for 400m then turn left (NE) to join the forest road into Carn Meilich. Follow the forest road uphill NE, keeping to the left at both junctions of the loop road on the right (this loop can also be followed if you wish to extend the ride – see map). Follow the track downhill until you reach the T junction on the outward route overlooking the Chabet Water where a right turn will lead you back to the car park.

Glenlivet welcomes you to explore its tracks and byways.