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Allean

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  • This destination contains areas of open water which can be hazardous if you are not suitably prepared. Follow our water safety advice and take care.

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Discover an 18th century homestead and a Pictish fort

Heritage is written into the landscape at Allean. Before the conifers were planted, this was home to generations of farmers. You can discover a restored 18th century homestead above the car park, or travel back another thousand years at the remains of an ancient Pictish fort overlooking Loch Tummel.

Walking trails

Allean route card (PDF)

Walking

Clachan Trail

Climb steadily through varied forest to discover a 300-year old farming settlement and some superb views across the Tummel Valley.

Mostly wide, firm gravel surface. Uneven grassy section with some muddy patches. Includes some fairly steep slopes. Look out for vehicles along well-used forest roads.

Moderate trail grade icon grade icon
1 ¾ miles / 3.0 km

Allow 1 hour

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The trail leads uphill to the Clachan, a ruined farming settlement abandoned in the 1800s, where you can step inside one of the simple cottages. Continue through the woods, listening out for goldcrests, siskins and Scottish crossbills in the canopy overhead, to reach two breath-taking viewpoints over the Tummel Valley.

Walking

Ring Fort Trail

Stretch your legs a little more and travel further back in time at an ancient Pictish ring fort.

Firm gravel surface throughout, with some uneven and slightly grassed over sections. One long steep slope. Includes a section along a well-used forest road.

Strenuous trail grade icon grade icon
2 ½ miles / 4.0 km

Allow 1 ½ hours

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The ruined ring fort served as a homestead and lookout point for the Pictish people who lived here over a thousand years ago. Absorb the atmosphere and savour the stunning view before continuing through peaceful larch and pine woods.

Facilities and access

Ancient monument
Ancient monument
Picnic area
Picnic area
Toilets
Toilets
Walking
Walking
Parking (charge)
Parking (charge)

There are composting toilets at Allean. The nearest toilets with full accessible facilities are at Faskally

Car parking information

The charges to park at this forest car park are:

  • £1 for up to 1 hour - all vehicles
  • £3 for all day - car (up to 7 seats)
  • £10 for all day - coach and minibus
  • Blue Badge holders park free. Please display your Blue Badge clearly.

Payment can be made using RingGo.

Please park with care and consideration. In particular, please park in designated parking areas only and do not block entrances or gates. Nearby car parks with free parking can be found in our Forest Search, marked as a 'P' without the £ symbol.

Annual parking pass available:

Available in advance by downloading the application form and emailing to the Regional Office. Please read our Annual Pass terms and conditions (PDF) before applying.

Tay Car Park Pass - £50 per car and £110 per mini-bus or coach
Tay and Tentsmuir Car Park Pass - £90 per car and £120 per mini-bus or coac
FLS National Car Park Pass Tentsmuir - £110 per car (includes barrier swipe pass)

Valid at all Forestry and Land Scotland car parks.

FLS National Pass Tentsmuir application form

Blue Badge Holders:

Blue Badge holders park for free at all our car parks.

If you visit regularly, you may want to apply for a free annual pass:

 

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Getting here

From the A9, follow signs for Killiecrankie, then Kinloch Rannoch. Allean car park is on the right, 7½ miles along the B8019, less than ½ mile beyond Queens View Visitor Centre.

Using SatNav?

PH16 5RH is the nearest postcode.

Public transport

Local bus services run from Pitlochry. Plan your journey at Traveline Scotland.

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Phone
0300 067 6380 (option 1)
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