Glen Lochay

Glen Lochay lies in Perthshire, Scotland, where the River Lochay flows east for about thirty-two kilometres towards Loch Tay. The glen stretches from north of Crianlarich to the loch, forming a quiet valley through rolling hills. A single road climbs the glen as far as Kenknock Farm, beyond which no vehicles may go. Beyond the farm, a rough track continues past scattered cottages at Badour and on to Batavaime, the last working farm in the glen. Higher up, the remains of old cottages appear, abandoned long ago. The glen holds a seven-mile walking route described in detail by locals. Walkers pass through open moorland and along the riverbank, with views of the hills on either side. The path ends where the glen narrows near Loch Tay, offering a sense of remoteness despite its proximity to roads. Beneath the surface, a network of hydroelectric pipelines runs unseen, though some sections cross the glen above ground. These pipes carry water from the hills to power stations elsewhere. Visitors find a peaceful landscape of heather-covered slopes and rushing water. The track to Batavaime passes through quiet farmland, where sheep graze beside the river. At the upper end, the ruins of old cottages stand among bracken, silent reminders of past lives. The hydro pipelines add an industrial touch to the natural scene, hinting at how the glen is used today. From the end of the track, Loch Tay appears framed by hills, closing the walk with a wide view of water and sky.