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  Crianlarich: Town & Village Plan
Crianlarich is a small village in the north western part of the district which grew up around the junction of three railway lines and still has 2 lines (Glasgow - Oban, and Glasgow - Fort William) and a rail station.
The community in Crianlarich are currently working towards the establishment of a community woodland on Forest Enterprise land within the Countryside Policy Boundary, as part of the Strathfillan Regeneration Strategy.
Crianlarich does not have a football pitch, or similar recreational facilities and it is difficult to find a free draining flat site within the village.
www.stirling.gov.uk /lplan/lp1999/settlement_CRIANLARICH.html   (690 words)

  
 Crianlarich Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
The first railway to arrive in Crianlarich was the Callander and Oban in 1873.
In 1894 Crianlarich acquired a second railway station with the arrival of the West Highland Railway from Glasgow, en route to Fort William and Mallaig.
The line from Callander to Crianlarich was due to be closed when in 1965 nature took a hand, and the closure was brought forward by a major landslide.
www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /crianlarich/crianlarich   (819 words)

  
 Crianlarich - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The village's name derives from the Gaelic for "low pass", relating to its geographical location.
Crianlarich has been a major crossroads for north and westbound journeys in Scotland since medieval times.
This is still true today, as the major A82 and A85 roads meet there.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Crianlarich   (122 words)

  
 The West Highland Way: Ardlui to Crianlarich
Crianlarich from the WHW - mostly hidden by the trees - with Ben More in the clouds at the right.
This particular section (from Tarbet to Crianlarich) was built in 1752 and 1753 by soldiers of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers and Wolfe's Regiment.
Crianlarich (possibly from craobh an lairig - the tree by the pass) is the halfway point of the West Highland Way.
www.geocities.com /Yosemite/2411/whw/whw05.html   (835 words)

  
 A85 road - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It runs east from Oban along the south bank of Loch Etive, through Lochawe and Tyndrum, Crianlarich, Lochearnhead, St Fillans and Crieff before terminating at Perth.
The A90 road from Perth to Dundee was previously a continuation of the A85, which now reemerges nearly 20 miles east to run through the city of Dundee.
Between Tyndrum and Crianlarich the road becomes the A82, where it merges with the main north-south road.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/A85_road   (170 words)

  
 Crianlarich -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
Crianlarich is a village in (Click link for more info and facts about Stirling) Stirling, (One of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts) Scotland.
The village's name derives from the (Any of several related languages of the Celts in Ireland and Scotland) Gaelic for "low pass", relating to its geographical location.
Crianlarich has been a major crossroads for north and westbound journeys in Scotland since (Click link for more info and facts about medieval) medieval times.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/cr/crianlarich.htm   (135 words)

  
 The Lodge House, Crianlarich brochure
The Lodge House is set high on a birch knoll just west of Crianlarich overlooking the shimmering waters of the river Fillan and surrounded by such famous Munros as Ben More and Stob Binnein.
Crianlarich is located close to the intersection of the A82 and A85.
Crianlarich makes a wonderful base to tour from, with Oban, Fort William, Stirling and the Trossachs all within an hour's drive.
www.2stay.com /uk/hotels/lodgeh.html   (429 words)

  
 crianlarich routes maps photos for hill walking
The Crianlarich hills are situated funnily enough in the Crianlarich area and contain the two highest peaks south of the Tay Ben More and Stob Binnein.
The Crianlarich hills stretch out along Glen Falloch and start at the head of loch Lomond, Inverarnan which is also home to "The Drovers" The best pub this side of the water and do a mean portion of chips too, just what you need after a day on the hills!
Crianlarich logically makes a good base for these hills and the youth hostel provides excellent accommodation.
homepage.ntlworld.com /fraser_d/crianlarich-hills.htm   (121 words)

  
 Crianlarich and Tyndrum in Scotland - Holiday Cottages in Scotland
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Strathfillan is the open glaciated valley between Crianlarich and Tyndrum, which takes its name from the River Fillan, which in turn was named after St Fillan who first brought Christianity to the areaGlendochart is a broad fertile plain following the River Dochart.
At the western end is Loch Dochart on which there is a ruined castle, and this flows into Loch Iubhair and on to Suie, Auchlyne and Lix en route to Killin and Loch Tay.
www.wild-cat.demon.co.uk   (889 words)

  
 Crianlarich Hotels & Accommodation near Crianlarich in Stirling   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
No Hotels located with Crianlarich in the address, but those shown below are the nearest hotels to Crianlarich, with 2 within 14.9 miles of Crianlarich.
The Arrochar Hotel, former coaching inn, is situated at the foot of the 'Arrochar Alps' and has magnificent views across the loch to the mountains beyond.
Distances to Crianlarich are approximate and 'as the crow flies'.
www.uk-tourist-attractions.co.uk /Scotland_hotels/Crianlarich_hotels.cfm   (280 words)

  
 Ardleish to Tyndrum
Eastwards from Crianlarich the River Fillan runs along Glen Dochart towards Loch Tay; the twin mountains of Ben More and Stobinian, the highest in Britain south of the Tay, stand immediately to the right and are a fine sight.
About half way between Crianlarich and Tyndrum the Way forsakes the forest, descending by a lively little path to cross first the railway and then the road (mind the traffic again!) into a short strip of woodland hard by the river.
To the west is the road to Oban, the county town of Argyllshire and a ferry terminal for many of the small isles off the west coast.
www.jbutler.org.uk /e2e/whw/w4/index.shtml   (1885 words)

  
 Crianlarich Perthshire Scotland information
Crianlarich lies on the western fringes of Perthshire at the junction of Glen Falloch, Glen Dochart and Strath Fillan.
In the 21stC it is a junction of roads from the north, south and east while in the 19thC it became a railway junction.
At Tyndrum, 8km to the north of Crianlarich, Robert the Bruce was defeated in 1306 by the MacDougalls.
www.perthshire-scotland.co.uk /crianlarich2.htm   (258 words)

  
 Rural Housing Service - Case Study: Crianlarich
In 1995 the communities of Crianlarich and Tyndrum decided to take part in the Corrom Trust's Scottish Rural programme.
A housing needs survey was carried out by the community under the Corrom Trust program to gauge the current level of housing need and to inform the wider regeneration strategy.
An additional aim of the survey was to establish whether there was interest from local people in buying or renting three British Rail houses which had lain empty and blighted the centre of Crianlarich for some years.
www.ruralhousingscotland.org /case/crianlarich   (526 words)

  
 Crianlarich and Tyndrum Area Locations
When the railways came, naturally they converged at Crianlarich which was to become the junction for 3 private railway companies with sidings and workshops.
Crianlarich is surrounded by magnificent mountains, from Ben More and Stobinian to Cruach Adrain, attracting both summer Munro baggers and severe winter hardies.
This is an internationally recognised centre for watersports and has a busy and attractive lochside frontage where you can sit with a drink and watch the waterskiers.
www.wild-cat.demon.co.uk /area/towns.htm   (542 words)

  
 Crianlarich Hotels and B&B in the area
Crianlarich, Hotels, BandB and Caravans in the area
Originally a small settlement at the junction of two important routes through the mountains, Crianlarich is better known now as a centre for walking and climbing and for its railway station where the traveller can board the west highland railway for the spectacular trip to Oban or Fort William.
The village has a selection of hotels and guest houses and a small general store which for all its size offers a surprising range of groceries as well as newspapers and a lot of local knowledge.
www.incallander.co.uk /crianlarich.htm   (411 words)

  
 Crianlarich Accommodation and Accommodation near Crianlarich from where-to-stay.co.uk
Crianlarich Accommodation and Accommodation near Crianlarich from where-to-stay.co.uk
Crianlarich accommodation providers - our website includes Crianlarich hotels, guest houses, bed and breakfasts, inns, plus self-catering accommodation in or near Crianlarich.
Crianlarich is located at the junction of the A82 and A85 roads in the heart of the Loch Lomand and the Trossachs National Park.
www.where-to-stay.co.uk /whynot/crianlarich-00-0.html   (135 words)

  
 The West Highland Way: Crianlarich to Tyndrum
The house probably refers to the inn at Tyndrum which was thought to be the highest habitation in Scotland (due to the length of the Tay River) until modern maps proved otherwise.
Return to the Way by retracing your steps from Crianlarich - there is a waymarker and sign in the small carpark across the road from the railway station.
Turn to the north at the junction of the two spur routes and the Way which enters the depths of the Forestry Commission plantation on the south slopes of Strath Fillian.
homepages.ihug.co.nz /~fiski/whw/whw06.html   (899 words)

  
 The West Highland Way: Ardlui to Crianlarich
Crianlarich from the West Highland Way - mostly hidden by the trees - with Ben More in the clouds at the right.
However I decided to head down to the comforts of Crianlarich (shops, hotels, BandB, Youth Hostel, pub and restaurant).
However there is a path angling to the east that ends up just north of the railway station and Youth Hostel (where I stayed the night).
homepages.ihug.co.nz /~fiski/whw/whw05.html   (852 words)

  
 holiday cottages Crianlarich
The village of Crianlarich lies at the northern tip of the newly created "Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park" an area designated as being of outstanding scenic importance.
Distance from the station to the house is roughly three-quarters of a mile.
By car, Crianlarich is approximately one hour from Glasgow Airport,and the same travelling time from Stirling/Oban/Fort William.
www.uk-bedandbreakfasts.co.uk /Perthshire&Kinross/html/854.html   (151 words)

  
 OMC Club cottage
The OMC is a Stirling based climbing club which caters for climbers and hillwalkers in central Scotland.
Inverardran Cottage is the whitewashed building situated at the east end of Crianlarich, next to the Ben More Restaurant.
The West Highland Way passes through Crianlarich, and there are numerous pleasant tours for road or mountain cycling.
www.ochils.com /cottage.htm   (348 words)

  
 Beinn Tulaichean and Cruach Ardrain
Beinn Tulaichean (hill of the hillocks, 946m) is a lesser peak (really just the south end of a ridge from Cruach Ardrain) but has steep, sometimes craggy sides to the east, west and south.
However the route I describe is from the comforts of Crianlarich.
Walk down the A82 road from Crianlarich for 750 metres to a bridge over the West Highland Railway line.
geocities.com /Yosemite/2411/ardrain.html   (859 words)

  
 Guided mountain walkings in Scotland - Crianlarich Short Break   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
If special skills are required these will be taught or revised and the use of ice axes and crampons will be included in the price if you don't have your own.
The knobbly mountains in the vicinity of Crianlarich become a real possibility for a weekend break with the ease of road and rail access more or less to the door.
Too many to mention, these big hills are great sport for an avid winter mountain walker and also provide that essential burst of activity to those who need to do something different and challenging.
www.cndoscotland.com /pages/mountains/crianlarich.shtml   (260 words)

  
 Getting Here
Go past the airport to junction 30 and turn off onto the M898 across the Erskine Bridge (60p toll, the Petrol Station 2miles after the bridge is usually as cheap as anywhere for petrol).
At Crianlarich turn left to Tyndrum, 5 miles away, and turn left again just as you are leaving Tyndrum on to the A85, signed to Oban.
Return times are leaving at about 17.50 in Fort William, 22.00 from Crianlarich, and arriving in Euston at 08.45.
www.btinternet.com /~bonawe.house/travel.htm   (1503 words)

  
 BBC - Weather Centre - 5 Day Forecast in Celsius for Crianlarich, United Kingdom
BBC - Weather Centre - 5 Day Forecast in Celsius for Crianlarich, United Kingdom
The weather symbol shown for each day in the five day forecast represents the predominant weather expected on the day in question.
BBC Weather Centre in association with the Met Office
www.bbc.co.uk /weather/5day.shtml?id=1928   (188 words)

  
 Crianlarich and Tyndrum History
While on holiday in the Crianlarich and Tyndrum area you will no doubt visit such places as Glen Coe, Loch Lomond, Glen Dochart or Loch Tay, to take pictures, enjoy a picnic, breath in the fresh air and marvel at the tranquility of it all...
He fought off and killed three assailants at close quarters but lost his mantle and a magnificent brooch; the brooch became a trophy for the Macdougalls and was in fact shown as such to Queen Victoria on her Scottish visit to Taymouth Castle, Kenmore.
was constructed and three railway companies merged at Crianlarich to establish sidings, maintenence workshops, and the main junction for routes from Glasgow via Loch Lomond to the west and to the north.
www.wild-cat.demon.co.uk /history.htm   (947 words)

  
 Crianlarich property to rent, room mates, Crianlarich flat or house to share or rent - Free to view and advertise
Any advert on this Crianlarich letting advert page will also appear on the Perthshire 'all county list’, so your own Perthshire room, house flat or accommodation ‘wanted’ or ‘to let’ advert will be seen by plenty of interested visitors.
A room in a flatshare, or house share, a room in someone's home.If you are looking for Crianlarich commercial premises or an industrial unit in Crianlarich.If you want a house/flat/apartment or studio flat in Crianlarich.
If you are relocating to Crianlarich as an executive or a professional with a family, or a student finding somewhere for the first time.Whoever you are if you want somewhere to rent in Crianlarich - advertise with us.
www.letalife.com /Ad_list.asp?T=11924   (443 words)

  
 Crianlarich Information Online - Classified advertisements for Crianlarich, UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
If you have any news or information related to Crianlarich or would like an article to be published in Crianlarich Information Online, fill in a simple form or send it to us and we will do the rest.
Crianlarich Information Online is part of the UK information network.
Crianlarich Information Online is an independent site and is not affiliated with, or officially sponsored by any local authority or tourist information centre based in Crianlarich.
www.britinfo.net /fp-B-AXX.htm   (268 words)

  
 An illustrated hiking guide to Crianlarich and Tyndrum - Southern Highlands
The number of mountains you can climb here is enourmous - the area covered is about twice the area of the Lake District and the drive times from say Crianlarich to Cruachan is about half an hour.
The Southern Mountains:- The mountains south of Crianlarich from Ben More to Inverarnan.
In addition, four trains a day run to the same places, details of train times can be obtained at Railtrack.
www.umsu.manchester.ac.uk /hiking/hikedest/crian   (670 words)

  
 West Highland Way Inverarnan to Crianlarich
At Inverarnan on the West Highland Way, cross over the bridge on the river Falloch, walk across the field to Beinglas farm, and head out to Crianlarich.
This is the first of the old military roads which were built by the English redcoats, you encounter as you head north.
Approaching Crianlarich, the walker again has a choice; a path which goes to Tyndrum, or a little diversion to Crainlarich on the West Highland Way, with its shops, post office, railway station and Youth hostel.
www.travel-lite-uk.com /inverarnan.htm   (426 words)

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