Not ideal sightseeing conditions but what can you do? Sit in the room looking at Loch Lomond? Sounded a plan to me but Tess had a route planned and the plumber was going to park us in for the day. So sightseeing it was.
First stop was meant to be the Falls of ???? but I thought the turn off sign was a 500 yds to go warning – it wasn't – and with traffic up my tail I decided against hitting the anchors.So we missed them.
Passing through Crianlarich, our next stop was the village of Killin and the Falls of Dochart where the river tumbles towards Loch Tay and cascades over a series of rocks in the heart of the village. Below the falls is Ainchbuidh, the burial island of Clan McNab (this last bit was straight from the brochure – well written isn't it?).
Then it was on to the Braes of Balquihidder to visit the grave of Rob Roy. I was expecting another crowded tourist trap but it was unexpectedly tranquil and picturesque. His grave (he lived into his 70s!) and those of his wife and two boys lies before the ruins of the old Kirk – church – and there is a lovely “new” church nearby and a rushing stream with a pleasant walk to Creag anTuirc above the scene. Looks like Hollywood failed to send any profits from its film to the parish left to care for this monument. Just as well.
I felt uncomfortable driving along a one lane road/bike path to the town of Strathyre. No passing places and me expecting to have to back up at any moment. It all ended well. This area really caters well for cyclists. Pity about the drenching rain though suckers!
Climbing Dukes Pass we descend towards Brig O' Turk and Loch Katrine where I watched the 1.40 sailing of the steamer Sir Walter Scott. Looked like fun.
Then onto Aberfoyle, our little diversion to Ben Lomond and back through Balloch to Tarbet.
Can't wait fo our visit to the pub.
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