Schiehallion is a prominent mountain overlooking Loch Rannoch in Perth and Kinross, Scotland UK SCO 1117
Schiehallion is a prominent mountain in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. It is popular with walkers due to its accessibility, ease of ascent and spectacular views; in 2000 it was estimated that between 17,500 and 20,000 walkers a year made the ascent. Since 1999 the eastern side of the mountain has been owned by the John Muir Trust. The name Schiehallion is an anglicised form of the Gaelic name Sìdh Chailleann, which is usually translated as 'Fairy Hill of the Caledonians' but may also be translated as 'The Maiden's Pap', or 'Constant Storm'. By far the most commonly used route starts from the Brae of Foss car park, which is maintained by the Forestry Commission, and lies just outside the boundary of the John Muir Trust estate. The route, which initially heads southwest before turning west to follow the main ridgeline of the hill, is about km in length. It had become exceedingly eroded by the passage of many thousands of walkers by the time the estate came into the hands of the JMT, and the scar was visible from quite a distance. The organisation therefore decided to construct a new path, following a slightly different line, that would be better able to handle the pressure of visitors. By far the most commonly used route starts from the Brae of Foss car park, which is maintained by the Forestry Commission, and lies just outside the boundary of the John Muir Trust estate. The route, which initially heads southwest before turning west to follow the main ridgeline of the hill, is about km in length. It had become exceedingly eroded by the passage of many thousands of walkers by the time the estate came into the hands of the JMT, and the scar was visible from quite a distance. The organisation therefore decided to construct a new path, following a slightly different line, that would be better able to handle the pressure of visitors. SCO 1117
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Location: Schiehallion Rannoch Perth and Kinross Tayside Region Scotland UK
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