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Braes of Foss
Braes of Foss
Where we are
COVID-19 update
- Read our COVID-19 Information in advance of your visit.
- Most of our forests and facilities are open, but use our website to check before you travel.
- Do not light campfires or use disposable barbecues.
- Park considerately, taking care not to park on verges or block gates or roads.
- Take care on or around open water. Find out more on our Water Safety page.
Latest forest information
- This site is likely to be very popular this month so please consider a Plan B in case the car park is full when you arrive. Please do not park on verges, in passing places, or block gates or entrances.
About
Begin your ascent of Schiehallion
This small forest is the starting point for the most popular route up Schiehallion, one of Scotland's famous Munros (mountains over 3,000 feet). Its name comes from Gaelic words meaning 'fairy hill of the Caledonians'.
An impressive, almost perfect cone from across Loch Rannoch, it's one of the easiest to climb in good weather. The John Muir Trust owns the eastern part of the mountain, and has done major work to improve the path to the summit.
Activities
Schiehallion hillwalk
The path up Schiehallion is not waymarked but is clear and easy to follow. The final sections are rough and rocky, so you will need good walking boots, warm and waterproof clothing, and food and drink. Allow at least 5 hours for the 6¼ mile trip. You can find out more about the route at WalkHighlands.
Facilities and access
The nearest public toilets, shops and cafés are in Kinloch Rannoch or Aberfeldy.
Car parking information
The charge to park at Braes of Foss is £2 for the day.
Payment options: Coin only
Blue badge holders park free in this car park. 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 local forest list without the £ symbol.
Annual parking passes available:
- Available in advance by downloading the relevant application form and emailing to the Regional Office.
- Please read our Annual Pass terms and conditions before applying.
- Tay Pass: Valid at Glen Doll, Braes of Foss, Queen's View
- Tay Pass application form - £50 per car and £110 per mini-bus or coach
- Tay & Tentsmuir Pass: Valid at Tentsmuir, Glen Doll, Braes of Foss, Queen's View
- Tay & Tentsmuir application form - £90 per car and £120 per mini-bus or coach
Blue Badge Holders: The Tay & Tentsmuir pass above is available to Blue Badge holders for £20 (which covers the electronic parking pass for the Tentsmuir barrier).
Getting here
Braes of Foss is a bit off the beaten track. The car park is on the south side of a minor road between the B846 and Kinloch Rannoch.
From the B846 between Aberfeldy and Tummel Bridge, head west along a road signposted for Schiehallion for 2½ miles.
From Kinloch Rannoch, head south-east along the road signposted for Schiehallion for 6½ miles.
Using SatNav?
PH16 5NN is the nearest postcode.
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