United KingdomUnited Kingdom easy Point to point

Great Trossachs Path (GTP)

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46 km Length
approx. 2 days Duration
800 m Elevation gain
700 m Elevation loss
241 m Highest point
Apr–Oct Best time to go

Overview of the Great Trossachs Path

Difficulty
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

Elevation at a glance

Highest and lowest point, ascent and descent

46 km
800 m
700 m
241 m
20 m

Best time to go

April – October
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About the trail

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.

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Good to know about the Great Trossachs Path

Dogs are allowed!
Self-supply (food can be bought every few days)
Water is sufficiently available everywhere and does not need to be filtered
No problem with fear of heights
Also accessible in winter
Campfires are allowed
The path is sufficiently marked
Wild camping is allowed
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing allowed (permit must be purchased)
There are bathing opportunities along the way
At least one river must be crossed
You shouldn't meet any bears here
Sections are also accessible
Sometimes a lot of mosquitoes!

Getting there & route: Great Trossachs Path

Arrival

You will arrive to Great Trossachs Path via Glasgow International Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Bus / Ferry. Duration approx. 3 hours.

Departure

Departure from Great Trossachs Path is via Glasgow International Airport.

You can get to the airport per Bus / On foot / Train. Takes about 3 hours.

Accommodation

  • in a tent/tarp

Loneliness

Moderate contact with other people and only occasionally with settlements

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