Glen Lyon
One of Scotland's longest enclosed glens, with a single-track road winding alongside the river into wild, peaceful country, often called 'Scotland's most beautiful glen'.
Glen Lyon is about 50 km long, with its entrance near Fortingall. A single-track road winds along the River Lyon between steep hillsides, stone bridges and ancient pine forests, and red deer and Highland cattle are often seen. Along the way you can stop at the Roman Bridge and at the small shop at Bokel in the middle of the glen. At the far end is the dam of Loch Lyon. The road is narrow, so use the passing places, and there are almost no services, so fill your tank before setting out. It is well suited to a half-day drive.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Loch Rannoch
- Ben Lawers
- Falls of Dochart
- Loch Tay
- Schiehallion
- Fortingall Yew
- Scottish Crannog Centre
- Kenmore