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  Tyndrum Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
Tyndrum's allegedly unique claim to fame, certainly in the 1970s, was as the smallest settlement in Britain to be served not just by two railway stations, but by two railway lines as well...
Tyndrum is one of the main settlements on the route, and if you're heading north, the last of any significance for a long way.
Tyndrum also offers the attractively eccentric Green Welly Stop which offers a wide range of items for sale, including green wellies, plus, at the west end of the village, the brightly coloured Mini-Market which was, it says, established in 1930.
www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /tyndrum/tyndrum/index.html   (582 words)

  
  General Description of Strathfillan, Tyndrum and Crianlarich
Tyndrum (Taigh an Droma in Gaelic) was once two small hamlets but these have now merged and have taken the name of the original.
Tyndrum is the smallest village in Scotland to have two railway stations.
Tyndrum lies to the south west of the Highlands of Scotland conveniently positioned to tour the highlands, Argyll, Loch Lomond and the central belt including Edinburgh and Glasgow.
www.tyndrum.com /general.html   (892 words)

  
 The West Highland Way: Crianlarich to Tyndrum
Tyndrum is a former lead mining town and service town for the cattle droving trade - now the cattle it services are the hordes of tourists that pass this way.
Tyndrum means 'the house of the ridge' - the ridge being the main east-west watershed of Scotland that lies a little to the west of the village.
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.
homepages.ihug.co.nz /~fiski/whw/whw06.html   (899 words)

  
 Scottish Accommodation Index - Tyndrum, Scotland UK
The importance of Tyndrum as a junction has undoubtedly led to the area’s association with a number of historical figures over the centuries, starting with the mythical Celtic giant and warrior Fingal.
Fingal, who is said to have lived in Glencoe, would have likely passed through Tyndrum on route to Eilean Lubhair an island on Loch Dochart, south of Tyndrum just beyond Crianlarich, in order to confront his rival, Taileachd, for the hand of a woman.
St Fillan arrived at Kirkton, on the river a stone’s throw south of Tyndrum, from St Columba’s priory on the island of Iona, bringing Christianity to this part of the Highlands.
www.scottishaccommodationindex.com /tyndrumpics.htm   (781 words)

  
 The Dispatch - Serving the Lexington, NC - News   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Tyndrum (Taigh an Droma in Gaelic) is a small village in Scotland.
Tyndrum has a station on each: Upper Tyndrum on the Fort William route and Tyndrum Lower on the Oban route.
Tyndrum is a popular tourist village, and is also on the West Highland Way, and has a campsite, hotel, bunkhouse and bed and breakfasts to accommodate walkers.
www.the-dispatch.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Tyndrum   (443 words)

  
 Tyndrum: The Fletchers of Glenorchy - An Ancient Scottish Clan
Tyndrum: The Fletchers of Glenorchy - An Ancient Scottish Clan
The Tyndrum line commences with Angus Fletcher, who was born in 1779, the third son of Archibald Fletcher and Ann Campbell.
There is in existence a magnificent silver ornament ('The Fletcher Trophy') which was presented to Archibald Fletcher of Tyndrum in 1867, and he also possessed a ring which depicted the Fletcher crest, the bow and arrow which is illustrated on the cover of this book.
www.spaceless.com /fletcher/flet10.htm   (1144 words)

  
 West Highland Way Tyndrum to Bridge of Orchy
Tyndrum on the West Highland Way, stands at the junction of the roads to Glencoe, Fort William and the north, and Oban and the islands to the north-west.
The name Tyndrum derives from the gaelic Tigh an Droma - the House on the Ridge - although some have translated it as the House of the Witch.
Tyndrum is a good place to stock up, as it is the last facility until Kinlochleven, unless you wish to do a detour to Glencoe village.
www.travel-lite-uk.com /tyndrum.htm   (355 words)

  
 Ardleish to Tyndrum
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.
Tyndrum is roughly halfway along the West Highland Way and I can't have been the only one to decide that it makes a decent base for tackling the greater part of it.
Tyndrum caters for all grades of passing traveller and has everything for the hiker, backpacker, motorist, coach tripper and long-distance lorry driver.
www.jbutler.org.uk /e2e/whw/w4/index.shtml   (1979 words)

  
 tyndrum hills routes maps photos for hill walking
tyndrum hills routes maps photos for hill walking
Ah the Tyndrum hills well what can I say about them...
Well to be honest with you the first thing that springs to mind is the Green Welly Stop.
homepage.ntlworld.com /fraser_d/tyndrum-hills.htm   (194 words)

  
 Tyndrum * Albawest.
Tyndrum, from the Gaelic, 'Tigh an Druim' meaning ‘the house on the ridge’, is about five miles north of Crianlarich.
The village was a lead mining centre and boomed during the 19th Century when someone struck gold at Cononishand, just to the south of Tyndrum.
Old timers say there is still gold and lead to be found in the surrounding area and not that long ago an amateur prospector 'panned' enough gold to make his 'intended' a wedding ring.
www.albawest.com /towns/tyndrum.html   (223 words)

  
 Tyndrum, West Highland Way
he origins of the village of Tyndrum dates back hundreds of years as it was the place where the drove roads from the west and north met.
A mile or so to the south of Tyndrum is Kirkton, where St Fillan who was trained on the island of Iona, brought Christianity to this part of Scotland.
This is a stunning road for scenery and being a B road it is quite quiet.
www.goscot.co.uk /north/tyndrum.htm   (510 words)

  
 Tyndrum to Bridge of Orchy
This short section between Tyndrum and Bridge of Orchy is not just the shortest part of the West Highland Way but also the easiest, being on vehicle track throughout.
The WHW leaves Tyndrum by way of the old road, at the northwest end of the village.
It's a little incongruous that a place as small as Tyndrum could possibly have its own suburb, but then Tyndrum is not the only such example (there's another one coming up at Kinlochleven, three days hence).
www.jbutler.org.uk /e2e/whw/w5/index.shtml   (1445 words)

  
 Crianlarich and Tyndrum - UMHC Hiking Guide
Tyndrum Bunkhouse, £8.50 per person per night, email:ruaraidhj@email.com The bunkhouse has eight rooms with two beds in each and is all centrally heated.
Located in Tyndrum, it is conveniently situated only 2 mins walk away from the Invervey Hotel.
Strathfillan Wigwams, near Tyndrum, £8 per person per night + 50p showers, The leaflet had said these wigwams sleep four in each, but it was found that with four people in each, space would be very limited.
www.umhc.org.uk /wiki/index.php/Special:Search?search=Crianlarich   (686 words)

  
 Local bus, coach and rail information for Tyndrum
Tyndrum is in the Stirling council area (Postcode: FK20).
Information on hotels near Tyndrum is available here, holiday cottages are available in this area and other holiday accommodation.
Tyndrum is an access point for a long distance walk, details here.
www.carlberry.co.uk /rfnshowl.asp?L1=TYN009   (274 words)

  
 Tyndrum to Kings House - Walking Land's End to John o'Groats with Mark Moxon
I made it to Tyndrum's Little Chef for breakfast, and from there I forced myself to walk at about two-thirds of my normal speed, which helped.
The conditions underfoot were never in doubt anyway; today I might have crossed the infamous Rannoch Moor, but I crossed it on one of the most amazing walking surfaces this side of the canal network, a road built by none other than Mr Telford.
From Tyndrum to Inveroran the Way follows the same military road that it takes from the northern reaches of Loch Lomond, a road that dates from the 18th century and the time when General Wade and Major Caulfield were tasked with sorting out the military transport network around Scotland.
www.landsendjohnogroats.info /southern_scotland/56_kings_house.html   (1327 words)

  
 Tyndrum Lodge Hotel Perthshire - Hotels in Perthshire Scotland
The Tyndrum Lodge is owned & operated by GL Hotels Limited.
The Tyndrum lodge is open all year round.
Enjoy a relaxing break overnight in one of our 22 rooms.Indulge yourself with a drink in Paddy's Bar and Grill or the Tyndrum Carvery, both serve superb home cooked food from local produce.Whether for a quick drink or snack, a wonderful freshly prepared meal or an overnight stay or mini-break, visit The Tyndrum Lodge.
www.bookassist.com /scotland/tyndrum_lodge_invervey.html   (340 words)

  
 633 Squadron - Benefits
Tyndrum is a good fuel stop for bike and body.
Caution is needed if travelling faster than usual on the straights, there are undulations in the road as you approach Tyndrum, and as you approach Tyndrum there is a right corner that is sharper than it first appears.
Half way along the road (shortly after a sweeping right corner), there is a junction on the left of the road that will take you down to Inveraray (another favourite for bikers), but this time stay on the Oban route and enjoy the sweeping corners and (sometimes) quieter roads.
www.centralmotorcycleclub.com /html/cmcc_route3.html   (845 words)

  
 Overview of Tyndrum
A small village in NW Stirling Council Area at the head of Strathfillan, Tyndrum lies 37 miles (60 km) northwest of Stirling.
It is a key service centre for tourism and the surrounding farming community and is situated just south of the junction of roads leading to Oban and Fort William that were initially built as military roads in the mid-8th century.
Lead was first mined nearby in the 1740s by Sir Robert Clifton and in the 1870s Tyndrum became a rail head and then a railway hub with two stations serving a growing number of anglers and hill walkers.
www.geo.ed.ac.uk /scotgaz/towns/townfirst543.html   (153 words)

  
 Scotland from the Roadside - Crianlarich & Tyndrum   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Scotland from the Roadside - Crianlarich & Tyndrum
The road then heads northwest to Tyndrum where the A82 heads north into the Highlands, leading to Fort William and Inverness, and the A85 heads west to Oban in Argyll.
Lochan na Bi, near Tyndrum, is believed to be the site of a battle in 729 between the Pictish king Nechtan and Oengus, son of Fergus.
www.ourscotland.co.uk /crianlarichtyndrum.htm   (233 words)

  
 Strathfillan House, Tyndrum. B&B accommodation close to West Highland Way
If you are coming to Scotland to do something specific we are right in the middle of where you want to be.
Tyndrum is situated 'in the middle of no where and in the centre of everything' and as such is an ideal base if you are walking the West Highland Way, touring in the car, skiing, munro bagging, taking pictures the list of possibilities are almost endless.
Being close to the A82 makes us ideal for those heading north or going to the west coast and indeed many people stop off on their way to the islands.
myweb.tiscali.co.uk /tyndrum/where.htm   (128 words)

  
 An illustrated hiking guide to Crianlarich and Tyndrum - Southern Highlands
Tyndrum Bunkhouse, £8.50 per person per night, email:ruaraidhj@email.com
The leaflet had said these wigwams sleep four in each, but it was found that with four people in each, space would be very limited.
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/hikedests/crian/index.html   (693 words)

  
 The West Highland Way: Tyndrum to Bridge of Orchy
Dominating the later part of the day is the rugged cone of Beinn Dorain looming to the east of the track (which is a dirt road for most of its length).
The Way passes through the wicket gate by the lower Tyndrum railway station and goes across gravel flats by the Crom Allt to the old miner's village of Clifton.
The Crom Allt flows to the right of the path in a small gorge and there are a couple of small waterfalls and other water features to make the stream interesting.
homepages.ihug.co.nz /~fiski/whw/whw07.html   (767 words)

  
 Tyndrum - SAC (Scottish Agricultural College)
SCDT, funded by the Millennium Forest for Scotland Trust, have planted a 110ha site next to Tyndrum with Scots pine and broadleaf species, using seed stock from the neighbouring native woodland remnant (Coille Coire Chuilic, seen to the south west).
The aim is to almost double that area of woodland.
The West Highland Way runs from Auchtertyre Farm through the site (2.5km), and to Tyndrum through an area of mature larch and Scots pine plantation.
www.sac.ac.uk /consultancy/wigwams/walks/tyndrum   (240 words)

  
 Tigh-Na-Fraoch bed and breakfast highland tyndrum scotland
Tyndrum is situated in a rural location and has many panoramic views of outstanding natural beauty.
Although rural, Tyndrum is surprisingly the ideal base to go touring from as you are in an excellent central location to visit many places of interest.
Interests - Walking The area is second to none for walking, there are walks for all abilities just around Tyndrum and a little further along the road is the spectacular Glencoe where we have some of the most magnificent mountains most are Munro’s with incredible scenery.
www.tigh-na-fraoch.com /location.htm   (131 words)

  
 By The Way - Tyndrum Area
The village of Tyndrum from the Gaelic, Tigh an Druim meaning ‘the house on the ridge', sitting about half way between Glasgow and Fort William, has changed hugely since 100 years ago when it was a small collection of houses (many of them still inhabited) for the workers for the local lead mine.
Tyndrum Tourist Information Centre on the main road is always worth a visit and here you will find a host of information on the history of the area as well as details of the local activities and attractions.
There is a gold mine just to the south of Tyndrum over the hill at Cononish.
www.tyndrumbytheway.com /Site/Tyndrum.html   (525 words)

  
 Tyndrum Christian Dating, Tyndrum Christian Singles, Tyndrum Christian Personals at Date.com
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Find dates at Date.com's personals for Tyndrum, United Kingdom.
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 Scottish Towns - Tyndrum, Stirlingshire, Scotland
The landscape here is rugged and often forbidding, which lends to the area a particular charm.
The Victorians, during the hey-day of railway, saw fit to connect the tiny village of Tyndrum to the national network and trains stopped at the little station on their way from Balquhidder and on to Killin.
The only visible evidence of this old way of life is the occasional ruined croft perched on a hillside that may be glimpsed from the warmth and comfort of the cars that pass by.
www.scottish-towns.co.uk /stirlingshire/tyndrum/index.html   (178 words)

  
 Accommodation for anglers - Tyndrum, Crianlarich and Killin
Accommodation for anglers - Tyndrum, Crianlarich and Killin
Tyndrum, Crianlarich, Killin - Rivers Dochart and Tay)
Fishingnet is pleased to provide a list of accommodation (hotels, guest houses, bed and breakfast, lodges, cottages etc.) which cater for the angler or which have fishing attached.
www.fishingnet.com /hotel_crianlarich.htm   (153 words)

  
 Glengarry House -
Glengarry House is a family run BandB situated in Tyndrum, Perthshire (gateway to the highlands); it is an excellent base for touring Scotland.
We are centrally located which makes Glengarry ideally situated for hiking, munros, cycle touring, canoeing, mountain biking, golfing and walking the West Highland Way (WHW).
Glengarry House is a 3 star Bed and breakfast situated in Tyndrum, Perthshire.
www.btinternet.com /~acattanach/newindex.html   (193 words)

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