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Great Trossachs Path (GTP)

Worth knowing
The Great Trossachs Path runs for a length of 46 kilometers through United Kingdom.
The difficulty of the trail is rated as easy and it usually takes 2 days to walk the Great Trossachs Path.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.
The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!
On the trail you are self-sufficient.
But at irregular intervals (at least every few days) there is the possibility to buy food.
This needs to be planned accordingly and it can only be recommended to contact the aid stations and check the opening hours.
You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp.
Wild camping is allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!
Campfires are currently allowed. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.
Facts about Great Trossachs Path
Difficulty
- easy
Length
46 km
Elevation gain
800 m
Elevation loss
700 m
Highest Point
241 m
Lowest Point
20 m
Round Trip?
No
Walk in both directions?
Yes
46 km
800 m
700 m
241 m
20 m
You have the following accommodation options on the Great Trossachs Path
- in a tent/tarp
Solitude on the Great Trossachs Path
Moderate contact with other people and only occasionally with settlements
The best time to hike the Great Trossachs Path is:
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Arrival to the Great Trossachs Path
You will arrive via Glasgow International Airport.
You can get to Starting point via Bus / Fähre. Duration approx. 3 hours.
Departure from the Great Trossachs Path
Departure is via Glasgow International Airport.
You can get to the airport per Bus / Zu Fuß / Zug. Takes about 3 hours.
Useful links to the Great Trossachs Path
- Official website of the trail
- The following websites offer you further information: Link 1
- You can find a PDF with further information here:
Map and elevation profile of the Great Trossachs Path
What else you should know about the Great Trossachs Path
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