Kinloch Rannoch
Kinloch Rannoch
Beyond Loch Tummel is the little village of Kinloch Rannoch, where backpackers can stock up on supplies before heading into the hills. There are a few places to stay in the village, including the characterful Dunalastair Hotel, Tel. 01882-632323, and Bunrannoch House, Tel. 01882-632407, a former Victorian shooting lodge which offers good cooking.
Dunalastair is set in the tranquil heart of Highland Perthshire surrounded by stunning scenery. Whatever you're looking for Dunalastair has it on offer whether it be short breaks, midweek or weekend breaks, spa breaks, romantic breaks, activity breaks, murder mystery weekends or adventure and touring holidays in Scotland. Dunalastair caters for families, singles, couples. Disabled rooms are available. more details about The Dunalastair Hotel
Sixteen miles west of the village the road ends at Rannoch station, where you can catch trains north to Fort William or south to Glasgow. You can grab something to eat here at the little tearoom. Beyond the west end of Loch Rannoch is bleak Rannoch Moor which extends all the way to Glen Coe. By the station is the Moor of Rannoch Hotel, Tel. 01882-633238, which does good, moderately priced meals. There's a daily (except Sunday) postbus service, Tel. 472386, from Pitlochry to Rannoch station, via Kinloch Rannoch, or check with Elizabeth Yule Transport (see Pitlochry Transport).