Inverarnan to Tyndrum

Leave the loch. Glen walking to Crianlarich and Tyndrum.

  • 19.1 km 11.9 mi On trail
  • 5–6 h Walking time
  • ↑590 m 1,950 ft Ascent
  • Typical Difficulty

Example stay Tyndrum Lodges (opens in a new tab)

Cross-check: official Inverarnan to Tyndrum section . We use their settlement names and amenity list as a cross-check. Distances are from our trail geometry, not their mile table.

The walk

The country changes after Beinglas. You follow the River Falloch up a wide glen and catch glimpses of the Falls of Falloch. The Way skirts Crianlarich to the west. A signed spur drops into the village for food, a shop, or the train. Beyond it the path follows the River Fillan on an old military road, past the ruins of St Fillan's Priory at Kirkton Farm, then into Tyndrum.

  1. Start of section

    Inverarnan

    Beinglas and the Drovers Inn are the usual stops. The Way is a short step from both.

    56.3305, -4.7171 Google Maps for Inverarnan (opens in a new tab)

  2. Glen Falloch and the falls

    The path follows the River Falloch upstream. You catch glimpses of the Falls of Falloch through the trees. The best view is from the far bank, not from the Way. The glen also carries the A82 and the railway. The walking is kinder than the loch.

  3. Leave the path

    Crianlarich

    The official route stays on the hillside west of the village. A signed spur drops in, about 15 minutes downhill, for a shop, food, toilets, or the train. It is the halfway point on the Way. Rejoin the same junction to continue toward Tyndrum.

    56.3921, -4.6172 Google Maps for Crianlarich (opens in a new tab)

  4. St Fillan's Priory

    At Kirkton Farm the path passes the ruins of St Fillan's Priory and an older graveyard. Then the River Cononish leads the last stretch into Tyndrum.

  5. End of section

    Tyndrum

    Two stations and a village shop. Most people stay near the Lower station and the Way.

    56.4343, -4.7140 Google Maps for Tyndrum (opens in a new tab)

Section overview

The ground

  • Tracks
  • Old military road
  • Moderate hills
  • Glen walking

Well-surfaced paths and an old military road. Moderate hills, not technical. Yesterday was the rocky north shore. Rannoch Moor and the Devil's Staircase come later. This is the recovery glen.

Stops

Refreshments

  • Inverarnan
  • Crianlarich
  • Tyndrum

Toilets

  • Crianlarich
  • Tyndrum

Before you go

Get there

Southbound, you finish at Inverarnan and leave by coach from the A82.

Opposite direction

Tyndrum to Inverarnan

If you walk the Way from Fort William to Milngavie, this is the stretch that leaves Tyndrum and drops down the glen toward the loch. Same military road and Falloch valley as the northbound day. Crianlarich is still the useful pause. Inverarnan is a busier night than Tyndrum.

End of section

Inverarnan

Beinglas sits on the Way. The Drovers Inn is a short step off, across the river.

56.3305, -4.7171 Google Maps for Inverarnan (opens in a new tab)

Inverarnan to Tyndrum FAQ

How do I get to the start in Inverarnan?
Citylink coaches stop on the A82 at Inverarnan. Beinglas is on the Way. The Drovers Inn is a short step off. Maps and coordinates are under Get there in Section overview.
How hard is Inverarnan to Tyndrum?
It is a typical official section: well-surfaced paths and an old military road, with moderate hills. Not the rocky north shore you have just left. Rannoch Moor and the Devil's Staircase come after Tyndrum.
How long does Inverarnan to Tyndrum take?
Most people take 5–6 hours, plus time if you drop into Crianlarich. It is Day 4 on the 7- and 8-day itineraries, and Day 5 on the 9-day. The 5- and 6-day continue past Tyndrum to Bridge of Orchy the same day.
Is Tyndrum on the West Highland Way?
Yes. The signed path enters the village. Two stations sit here. Most beds and the shop are a short walk from the Lower station.
Where should I stay after this section?
Tyndrum is the usual night on the 7- to 9-day splits: hotels, lodges, and a real shop. Book ahead in summer. The 5- and 6-day skip a Tyndrum night and sleep in Bridge of Orchy. Crianlarich is an option if you leave the path for the spur.
Can I download a GPX for Inverarnan to Tyndrum?
Yes. Open the 7-day itinerary in the planner (free, no account). This section is Day 4. Download a full-route GPX or per-day files for Garmin, Komoot, or your phone.

Walk this as a day

Used as Day 4 on the 7-day. Open the planner on that preset, then export a full-trip or per-day GPX.

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