Dalnaspidal Trail Run



Dalnaspidal is located a couple of miles south of Dalwhinnie, just off the A9. There is a small parking area, just next to the level crossing. The initial plan was to run around Loch Gary, however upon closer inspection I noticed that the trail on the far side of the loch was submerged due to the rising water of the loch. 




From the level crossing I followed the trail down to the bridge. I continued south on the trail which takes you down the side of the Loch for about 5km. The surface here is compact with lots of stones so it can feel a little tough  going on the feet. It would have been easier with better trail shoes, something with carbon plating to protect the feet a little better. As this was February, the weather was particularly miserable. With low hanging clouds and sleet. I decided to turn back on the same trail, running back the way I had come. 




In better weather I would plan a loop of the loch or a longer circular over the hill that rises to the east of the hill.


Distance: 10.7km

Time: 73 mins
Location: Dalnaspidal, Pitlochry PH18 5UG, UK

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