Fortingall Yew – Glenlyon Post Office & Tearoom loop from Lawers

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Fortingall Yew – Glenlyon Post Office & Tearoom loop from Lawers

Hard

5.0

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Fortingall Yew – Glenlyon Post Office & Tearoom loop from Lawers

04:50

81.7km

540m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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12.6 km

The Paper Boat Café

Highlight • Viewpoint

Currently closed over the winter of 2022-2023. It's been a quality and successful cafe so hopefully re-opening in the spring.

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12.9 km

Picnic Area Overlooking Loch Tay

Highlight • Lake

Very scenic. Various car parking areas are nearby so a useful start/finish location. And of course, there's the Tamouth Courtyard restaurant and village shop just north up the road

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15.3 km

Stone Tower Near Kenmore

Highlight • Castle

Small castle on the road to Kenmore, couldn’t find any info about it online. Anyone know anything about it?

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15.3 km

Stone Ruin

Highlight • Monument

Old unknown ruins!

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23.2 km

Fortingall Yew

Highlight • Natural Monument

An ancient European yew, thought to be one of the oldest trees in Britain. It's estimated to be over 5000 years old.

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23.4 km

Fortingall Village

Highlight • Forest

Picturesque Village with thatched cottages

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25.4 km

Glenlyon Post Office & Tearoom

Highlight • Cafe

Serves Glen Lyon coffee, fresh sandwiches and soup. There is also a shop, so lots of snacks to stock up on. Take cash with you on your ride or alternatively you can withdraw cash from the post office here.

More at facebook.com/Glenlyon-Tearoom-198211440302552

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