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The Lochan of the Lost Sword – River Cononish loop from Auchtertyre

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The Lochan of the Lost Sword – River Cononish loop from Auchtertyre

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The Lochan of the Lost Sword – River Cononish loop from Auchtertyre

01:11

10.9km

130m

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

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Auchtertyre Trading Post

Highlight • Rest Area

There are food and accommodation options in the small settlement of Auchtertyre. It comes at mile 51 (82 km) on the West Highland Way and acts as the third checkpoint on the West Highland Way race.

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At this point, the River Fillan dedicates and reaches a sacred pool. Here, many centuries of healing rituals were performed.

At this point, the River Fillan widens and reaches a depth that forms the Sacred Pool. Here, many centuries of healing rituals were performed.

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1.65 km

River Fillan Swimming and Camping Spot

Highlight • River

lovely beach area for a camp and nice part of the river for a wind swim/dip

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2.51 km

The Lochan of the Lost Sword

Highlight • Lake

This lochan (small body of water) is famous for supposedly being the resting place for a number of ancient Scottish swords, cast aside to facilitate an escape from battle.

It's said that a battle between Robert the Bruce and the Clan McDougall led to Robert the Bruce's man being forced to flee. As they passed this wee lochan, Robert called for them to cast their heavy weapons into the lochan.

Alongside the smaller swords of his men, Robert the Bruces meter-long claymore is thought to be resting at the bottom of this pond, guarded by the lady of the loch.

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