NN558 284), follow route NCN7 south for an easy downhill cruise through the stunning Glen Ogle with its spectacular viaduct, crags and forests. Built by John Strain in circa 1866, this viaduct, comprising twelve segmental arches with sturdy tapered piers, formerly carried the Callander and Oban Railway over open ground in the E flank of Meall Reamhar. Cross the stile and follow an obvious path down the glen. The Ogle Burn flows within the steep sides of the glen, from the Lochan Lairig Cheile at the glen's head. Highlights include the Glen Ogle viaduct on the railway path between Lochearnhead and Killin. Launch OS Maps . This is a disused 12 arch, 139 ft long overall, 44 ft high single track masonry viaduct in Glen Ogle running along the steep eastern hillside of Meall Reamhar and Scorrach Nuadh. Latitude: 56.4151 / 56°24'54"N. Longitude: -4.3296 / 4°19'46"W. OS Eastings: 256380. Glen Ogle Viaduct (Google Maps). Most of the underbridges have been removed or destroyed, but the impressive Glen Ogle viaduct still survives. Upload Photo » Approximate Location Map. Glen Ogle Trail, Lochearnhead. NGR NN 57060 26437. Canmore ID 103366. NGR Description NN 5701 2652 to NN 5717 2631. Two miles on you cross the spectacular Glen Ogle viaduct which offers a good viewpoint. Site Number NN52NE 17. The Creagan (Loch Creran) Bridge on the former Ballachulish branch was reconstructed in 1999. Parts of the trackbed between Killin Junction and Crianlarich have been obliterated by improvements to the A85 road.
NN5726: Glen Ogle Viaduct taken 8 years ago, 3 km from Lochearnhead, Stirling, Great Britain. Glen Ogle viaduct seen from the A85 Glen Ogle (Scottish Gaelic: Gleann Ogail) extends 7 miles north westwards from Lochearnhead to Lix Toll, where it opens into Glen Dochart. NN5726 :: Glen Ogle Viaduct, 3 km from Lochearnhead, Stirling, Great Britain by N Chadwick. Geograph - photograph every grid square. A stile takes you over the fence. Today a cycle path goes along the bridge. OS Northings: 727200. There was plenty of water coming off … A three-arched bridge (NM52NE 25) forms the southward continuation viaduct. Hear pronunciation Press to hear pronunciation. Continue up the trackbed until a stile on your right marks the high point and the start of the path down. This is 1 of 15 images, with title Glen Ogle Viaduct in this square Glen Ogle Viaduct. Site Name Glen Ogle, 12 Arch Railway Viaduct. From the car park at the top of Glen Ogle (OS Grid Ref. Information from RCAHMS (PM) 10 Aug 2012 As well as spectacular natural wonders you’ll have the opportunity to spot some art. Name: Glen Ogle, Stirling Place type: Valley Location: Grid Ref: NN 5789 2548 • X/Y co-ords: 257899, 725484 • Lat/Long: 56.40019989,-4.30407297 County/Unitary Authority: Stirling Region: Scotland Country: Scotland Height: 198.3m OS Explorer map: OL46: The Trossachs. After 6.2km the track splits at Craggan – follow the Right branch, pass 3 metal gates until a small rail bridge. Use OS Maps to see more detail including footpaths, bridleways, cycle tracks and rights of way. Large Map » Coordinates. OS Grid: NN563272. Glen Ogle Viaduct A Category B Listed Building in Balquhidder, Stirling. Classification Railway Viaduct (19-20th Century) Alternative Name(s) Glen Ogle Trail; Creag Na H'olaire. Location type Bridge Name and dates Glen Ogle Viaduct (1870-1965) Opened on the Callander and Oban Railway. This gradually descends to meet the burn in the valley floor then rises up to cross the A85. It is possible to walk through this spectacular glen on a footpath that follows the course of the former Callander and Oban Railway to the summit of the glen and Killin Junction. The route takes in the Glen Ogle railway viaduct (3 km), and the line is now converted into part of National Cycle Route 7. Glen Ogle viaduct: and old railway viaduct outside Lochearnhead. TIP: Click the map for Large scale mapping Change to interactive Map > Grid Square NN5726, 87 images (more nearby) Photographer Eleanor Miller (find more nearby) Date Taken Saturday, 20 February, 2010 (more nearby) Submitted Saturday, 20 February, 2010 Category Railway viaduct (disused) (more nearby) Subject Location OSGB36: NN 570 … The Creagan (Loch Creran) Bridge on the former Ballachulish branch was reconstructed in 1999. We parked up near the scout huts and it was initially a steep 100m climb up to the cycle path. Two miles on you cross the spectacular Glen Ogle viaduct which offers a good viewpoint. This waymarked trail climbs up to the old railway line from Lochearnhead, following the line - now a cycle path - to head through Glen Ogle high above the floor of the glen.