Fortingall Yew – Glenlyon Post Office & Tearoom loop from Fortingall

Glenlyon And Loch Tay

Fortingall Yew – Glenlyon Post Office & Tearoom loop from Fortingall

Moderate

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Fortingall Yew – Glenlyon Post Office & Tearoom loop from Fortingall

02:21

51.5km

580m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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15 m

Fortingall Yew

Highlight • Natural Monument

An ancient European yew, thought to be one of the oldest trees in Britain. It's estimated to be over 5000 years old.

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219 m

Fortingall Village

Highlight • Forest

Picturesque Village with thatched cottages

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439 m

Fortingall Standing Stones

Highlight • Other

18.6 km

Glenlyon Post Office & Tearoom

Highlight • Cafe

Serves Glen Lyon coffee, fresh sandwiches and soup. There is also a shop, so lots of snacks to stock up on. Take cash with you on your ride or alternatively …

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19.0 km

Ben Lawers Climb from Bridge of Balgie

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Ben Lawers is a steady climb from Glen Lyon (heading south) about 400m, nothing much over 10%, good scenery for distraction.

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51.4 km

Fortingall Yew and Church

Highlight • Settlement

Probably best known for the ancient Yew tree in the church yard Fortingall is a small village in Glen Lyon.
There are some nice short runs from the village or …

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51.4 km

Fortingall Thatched Cottages

Highlight • Settlement

Built in 1890-91 Fortingall was designed James M MacLaren and built by John McNaughton.

Part of the Arts and Crafts movement and the development of Scottish vernacular architecture. McLaren was …

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