Creag Mac Ranaich and Meall an t-Seallaidh

The route begins from Edinchip, around 1.5km south of Lochearnhead on the A84. Parking was previously possible on the verge beside a gated track just north of the entrance to Edinchip Estate, but a 'No Parking' sign has since appeared here.

Instead, various places to park can be found in Lochearnhead, the largest car-park being by the northern shore at the western end of Loch Earn.

From the A84 entrance to Edinchip Estate, walk up the private road towards the estate. At a junction 1 turn right and continue to a gate. Pass through this, then immediately turn left and follow a fence uphill. When last visited, laminated signs indicated the direction here. Continue through another gate to reach a bridge 2 over the former Callander and Oban railway line, now followed by National Cycle Route 7.

Near the southern end of Lochearnhead village, a sign points towards Killin on National Cycle Route 7. Follow the road past the village church, where there is limited parking, and several houses. Continue following the Route 7 signs as the smooth track twists and turns uphill to meet the old railway line. Pass through a gate and follow the former railway south-west to reach the bridge 2 over the old line.

From the bridge, follow the track heading west through forestry. Turning north-west, as the trees are left behind, Creag Mac Ranaich comes into view ahead.

The track continues northwards into Glen Kendrum towards the pass between Creag Mac Ranaich and Meall an t-Seallaidh. On the way, a junction 3 with a track off left heading down to small dam on the Kendrum Burn is passed - the return route rejoins the track near here.

Continue on the track to the highest point on the pass, beyond which it descends through Gleann Dubh towards Glen Dochart. Leave the track and head north-east, passing below and around some crags. Look for a line of old rusty fence-posts to the east, which can be followed over grassy ground towards the summit crest of Creag Mac Ranaich.

Creag Mac Ranaich has two summits of similar height, around 300m apart. The southern top is crossed first, but the northern top is the summit of the Corbett and is marked by the larger cairn.

From the summit of Creag Mac Ranaich, retrace the route back to the pass 4 and cross the track. Head south-west over rough heathery ground, gradually gaining height while aiming towards the bealach 7 between Meall an Fhiodhain and Cam Chreag.

From the bealach, turn south and either go around Cam Chreag 8 or over its summit - going over adds a mere 25m of ascent and involves a descent over some rugged terrain.

Both alternatives arrive at a small lochan on the undulating minor bealach beyond Cam Chreag.

From here, the terrain becomes increasingly grassy and a line of old fence-posts provides a useful guide along the broad crest of Meall an t-Seallaidh's northern shoulder. Follow these southwards for around 500m to reach the summit of Meall an t-Seallaidh 9, marked by a trig point.

Fine views from here, particularly towards the Crianlarich hills to the west, with Ben Vorlich and the more rugged Stùc a' Chròin prominent to the east.

From Meall an t-Seallaidh, continue south-east, following the line of fence-posts for around 1km.

Leave the fence line and turn east, descending initially over grass and then increasingly heathery slopes towards Glen Kendrum.

Continue downhill through some bracken to reach the Kendrum Burn below the small dam passed earlier in the day.

Cross the burn and regain the estate track 3, then retrace the outward route through the forestry and back to Edinchip and Lochearnhead.