A Walk Around Loch Venachar between Callander and Brig o'Turk

A walk around Loch Venachar in the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. The walk is around 13 miles long, and starts and ends at Callander, initially following the southern side of the loch towards Brig o'Turk, then the northern side of the loch below Ben Ledi. From Brig o'Turk back to Callander the walk follows a section of the Great Trossachs Path, a long-distance path of around 30 miles that runs between Inversnaid on the banks of Loch Lomond and Callander. This particular section of the Great Trossachs Path offers good views down onto Loch Venachar, and is a good workout as it follows the undulating contours of the hillside under Ben Ledi.
Views of Ben Ledi from the southern side of Loch Venachar are awesome, as is the view towards Brig o'Turk with the magnificent little mountain of Ben A'an in the background.
After what is a pretty long tiring hike, we end with a pint in the Lade Inn in Kilmahog, just outside Callander. This is quite simply an awesome walk and a great adventure.

[@Maryland_Kulak]

Your videos are so relaxing. They make me very happy. The scenery and culture are wonderful and so is your music. There’s nothing else like it on KZbin. I’m an American descendant of Scottish settlers and have only been to Edinburgh for a day trip once when I was in London and took the train up for the day. You make me want to come back and just wander around Scotland on foot. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@moeszyslak7304]

They sure are, love watching Ed's videos.

[@EdExploresScotland]

Thank you. What a lovely comment. It's sometimes hard to go wrong with such stunning scenery. Take care.

[@Gieza-Brake-Pahl]

Another lovely walk, thanks for taking me along. When you were in that pie shop I found myself shouting at the screen "get a mutton pie!", I left Scotland 50 years ago but still miss the mutton pies we used to get in Maryhill.

[@EdExploresScotland]

Many thanks. I think they did have mutton pies. Next time I'm in Callander I'll get one.

[@lynnthomason6589]

By all means Ed, blow your nose when you need to! I think this video was really nice; the pie shop, the beautiful loch, the animals along the way, and most especially the homestead ruins. As usual, everything was lovely and interesting. Thanks for sharing. Lynn

[@EdExploresScotland]

Cheers Lynn. I just wish my camera would stop dithering where focusing is concerned. Take care.

[@emilyjackson1457]

Hello there. I love exploring Scotland with you, especially in winter. Here is icy Ontario, I never know when I'm going to experience the thrill of having my feet shoot out from under me. Watching your videos is a much safer way to travel. A visual and musical feast. Thank you.

[@EdExploresScotland]

Many thanks Emily. That's one of those comments that I will treasure. Thank you.

[@vermeerofdelftscotlandwalk3294]

The unusual name of Brig o'Turk comes partly from the location of a bridge there. The "Turk" element comes from the Gaelic tuirc, which means wild boar, and suggests they were once hunted there. A few years ago, I heard what sounded like a wild boar at Brig o'Turk, but I couldn't see it. It didnt sound like it could have been anything else. It looks like they are still there after perhaps centuries. Its a great place for walking, and I was at the Loch Venachar dam last summer when the water level was low. Well done for obeying the 'SLOW' sign😁 Great video👍

[@EdExploresScotland]

Many thanks for that. Interesting bit of history.

[@pfmusic1]

Very good video Ed. Enjoyed this one. Keep on doing what your doing and don't let the Bs get you down. Appreciate the time and effort it takes to produce films like these. Well done and thanks.

[@EdExploresScotland]

Thanks Patrick. Days are starting to get longer now - thank goodness. Lots of adventures on the cards. Take care.

[@johnmull59]

Enjoyable video, as always. Don't let the bad comments get you down, the vast majority of us enjoy the content and appreciate the hard work and research needed to make each video.👍

[@EdExploresScotland]

Cheers John.

[@mojogaucho]

Know this: there are enough of us here that appreciate you and your videos, warts and all. There are enough moments of brilliance to keep us all enthralled and coming back for more. We know you're not David Attenborough with a his crew of dozens to help him produce his productions. We know there's no production assistant waiting off camera with a box of tissues. It's just one man trying to balance the demands of filming with a 10 odd mile walk and the risk of being caught out on the trail in the dark. Keep up the good work and tell the naysayers to go forth and multiply!

[@EdExploresScotland]

Goodness, you almost made me cry there. Thank you.

[@mojogaucho]

@@EdExploresScotland no worries mate!

[@whitbythegoth]

You just keep giving Ed....thanks again for taking us on your adventures pal.

[@EdExploresScotland]

Cheers Cammy.

[@dannyd4282]

Great video been watching you for years now , glad to see the pie element back as well Ed keep them coming can't wait for more misinformation and nose runnings 🤣🤣 can't please everyone eh , there is always an educater of people in the midst of us otherwise known as... a know it all .....keep them coming Ed ...take care

[@EdExploresScotland]

Thanks Danny.

[@ArranMan1962]

As my Mum used to say "If you have nothing nice to say, don't say a thing". Something I have tried to stick to. Good video again & I think you have a whole lot more Ben Ledi walks in you🙂🙂

[@EdExploresScotland]

Thanks Jim. I remember heading out for a small walk when we were allowed during the Covid pandemic, and my heart gave a few little thumps that suggested it wasn't entirely happy. Covid was a heck of a thing. But I seem to have sorted it out simply by walking. I think if we all walked more there would be reduced need for all those pills many folk take. Take care.

[@loveexploringscotland]

What a lovely walk, beautiful light. I loved the sheep and grumpy looking cow, the ruins, moss covered rocks in the woods and the slow sign made me laugh out loud. It's amazing the random things you find where you least expect them. Beautiful wee bridges too. And to top it off with an Arran Blonde, perfect reward after 13 miles. That's a lot of mileage! Great video as always 🙂

[@EdExploresScotland]

Many thanks Dawn-Marie. To ensure the cow was looking my way I was waving my arms around. Anyone watching would have thought I'd completely lost it!

[@loveexploringscotland]

@@EdExploresScotland The things we do to try and get the attention of animals. I have done similar in the past 😂

[@wojciechturek1601]

Always pleasure to watch your videos they are very yours and authentic and this is what we probably love most!!! All the best 💙💙💙

[@EdExploresScotland]

Thank you Wojciech.

[@AbenteuerSchottland]

What a wonderful tour - love to see again the town we lived for two years. It's such a beautiful area and feels like home 😍🌞🙏

[@EdExploresScotland]

Callander is a magical place where scenery is concerned. I understand they've had some flooding problems recently, which really need to be addressed. 👍

[@AbenteuerSchottland]

@@EdExploresScotland Yes, Callander is really beautiful! We were directly impacted by the flooding. I made a funny short-film about an epic rescue in the flooding on my Scotland channel, if you want to look at it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/anrGn36LgtWXrJo

[@EdExploresScotland]

Great video. Thank you.

[@AbenteuerSchottland]

@@EdExploresScotland Thank you 🙂

[@simonjones7727]

I have become slightly obsessed with videos about this area and the little town that seems to have a mountain at the bottom of its road 0:29. There is just something magical about it. Great video!

[@EdExploresScotland]

Thanks Simon. It is indeed a magical area which draws me back time and again. The pies probably have something to do with it!

[@RG-ja34sep]

I really enjoyed this video Eddy, as I spent many days of holiday time in the stunning Trossachs area, mainly Brig O’Turk and Callander. Never been on the South side of Loch Venachar before, certainly looks like a great walk! I remember seeing Samson’s putting stone while driving along the A821, so will look forward to whenever you are on that adventure. I recall a place called “The Scotch Oven on Callander Main Street which made the most amazing pies, and also had some great meals at the Lade Inn. Eddy, your videos are great, entertaining and appreciated, so don’t allow these negative comments made by the minority to spoil your input. Take care and best regards, Rob.

[@EdExploresScotland]

Thanks Rob. I'm certainly looking forward to getting back out there. The Dunmore hillfort and Samson's Stone are definitely on the cards. Take care.

[@alanglasgowbassist]

Great video Ed. I did this walk a couple of years ago and loved it. Your video brought back great memories of it. Need to do it again sometime. Loved the music too.

[@EdExploresScotland]

Cheers Alan. It's a visually stunning area.

[@alangmarshall1212]

Some great photography in this winter walk. Like the relaxing chat too. Makes me want to go and try a bit of this Loch walk. Music good too. Thanks for your efforts in this video. Oh and the pie shops amazing!

[@EdExploresScotland]

Cheers Alan. It's a stunningly scenic area of the country.

[@daveated1]

Enjoyed the vid Ed..The laid inn ... quality boozer and they do a mean bowl of soup ! Was watching the 39 steps the kenneth more one... some old footage of brig o turk and dukes pass when they are on the bikes..will be heading up there for a camp in spring

[@EdExploresScotland]

Thanks Dave. I didn't know that about the film. Enjoy your trip.

[@JoeMonaghanMusic]

Thoroughly enjoyed it Ed. Away n blaw yer nose! 🤣👍

[@EdExploresScotland]

Cheers Joe. Hanky always at the ready.

[@MrMaharg65]

I’ve missed your videos Ed - not had internet connection - but glad to see this new one & your trek around this beautiful area. Magic. Never mind the Morons who might have a go at criticising - They’re irrelevant mate 🫡 I love your stuff & have introduced many of my family and friends. 🫡🤘🏼🫡🤘🏼👍🏼

[@EdExploresScotland]

Thanks Graham. It's a beautiful area, no doubt.

[@petermcculloch663]

Thanks again Ed, camped at Brig O Turk often or Lendrick SYHA if it was really pissing down. Cheers ... Peter

[@slydermartin6008]

"Can I blow my nose now"! I think you broke that seal in the beginning. 👀 All kinds of people have all kinds of opinions about all kinds of things..... and he had "one". Lovely walk!

[@EdExploresScotland]

Cheers Slyder. I added some additional nose-blowing sounds to that clip at the start, so it wasn't all me. Take care.

[@thomasks3]

Another great video Ed. Not watched your videos for a while unfortunately, so I’m on catch-up 😅

[@waseemhaydar]

❤ wow wonderful ❤ Nice video 📸 with nice information ℹ️ Thank you so much for your Beautiful sharing Greetings from Italy and Lahore Pakistan ❤

[@EdExploresScotland]

Many thanks. All the best.

[@waseemhaydar]

@@EdExploresScotland You are welcome always 😘 Thank you so much for wonderful video 📸

[@davidtaylor9198]

Great video again Ed!

[@EdExploresScotland]

Cheers David.

[@moeszyslak7304]

Great content Ed...

[@EdExploresScotland]

Many thanks.

[@moeszyslak7304]

Have you ever took a wander up the Cathkin Braes? The view of Glasgow from the Queens seat is stunning. You should check it out!

[@alanhunter2051]

Eddie its your video and you can do what you like.. Its his choice to watch. As in Still Game he can come back tomorrow for the pie..

[@EdExploresScotland]

Thanks Alan. My thoughts too. I may well do a whole video of just nose-blowing in various remote locations!!

[@lochlainnmacneill2870]

A great wee stop that for pies.

[@EdExploresScotland]

Absolutely. Definitely recommend the Mhor Bakery.

[@dougieross1042]

Very good Ed, And the Pie and the Pint looked magic too. Btw, you should try buying tattie scones from Mhor's, they're the best in the land.

[@EdExploresScotland]

Cheers Douglas. I suspect I'll be back in Callander soon, so I'll check those tattie scones out.

[@dougieross1042]

@Ed Explores Scotland and if they've ran out then the other bakers about 200 yards back sling main street on corner with square on same side of road as Mhors, also has brilliant TS's

[@robertwright4651]

Another great video Ed have you walked from invertrossachs to braeval car park section of rob Roy way nice wee walk and great views over loch venechar 👍

[@EdExploresScotland]

I think I did that section a while back. Lots of walking potential in that area.

[@robertwright4651]

Yeah it has Ed another good walk is from callander to balquidder

[@1964biggmark]

loved the video Edd , as far as the numpty on the Hamilton video goes "where's his presentation?" lol unfortunately always get the trolls, but that shows that people are taking notice of your videos when the trolls appear .that said just you keep making your films your way and if people dont like it .....dont watch simples

[@EdExploresScotland]

Many thanks. 👍

[@BigRedJed]

That is a cracking bakers.

[@lyndas3508]

It's good to see you out and about Eddie Burns, a crisp sunny winters day..cheers me up to see you walking ,chatting and enjoying the peace and quiet among nature. Take no notice of half wit's..who like to moan..sad idiot..you blown your nose and mumble on...we love it, your human after all. Xx

[@EdExploresScotland]

Thanks Lynda. I suspect there will be more mumbling and dithering the older I get. Such is life. Take care.

[@bertifrasilmeye995]

Hi Ed ..For a’ that, an’ a’ that, It’s comin yet for a’ that, That Man to Man the warld o’er Shall brithers be for a’ that...and blawin yur nose for a that!

[@EdExploresScotland]

Made me smile. Many thanks.

[@colinblack7049]

Hi Ed, aye, that was some walk, the good lady and me have walked and cycled there many times. One day on the way back to Callander she got a puncture, unfortunately I forgot the picture outfit. But I placated her with haggis neeps and tatties in the Lace inn. Who cares how you pronounce names, I overheard a posh sounding man telling his weans how Chatelerault should be said or I would still be mispronouncing it to this day. I must get back to Callander for a steak and black pudding pie.

[@EdExploresScotland]

Cheers Colin. I was pretty sore the following day, but am champing at the bit to get back out there. Take care.

[@owencurley3004]

First vid ,Fab stuff ,,keep being you and fuk em aww mate ,your great 😘

[@EdExploresScotland]

Cheers Owen. 👍

[@robcat92234]

Ed I really enjoy your videos, please keep on filming them. I do have a question though. Can you no edit the closed captioning? Sometimes they are quite amusing but mostly they're just jibberish. They do take some wee bit away from the enjoyment. All the best. Robert

[@EdExploresScotland]

You just canny beat a good bit of jibberish. All the best Robert.

[@Al16640]

Excellent video Ed. Do you know if the wee farm at the halfway point is dog friendly? I’m doing your route tomorrow and don’t want to have to turn back when I find out that I can’t pass through 😮

[@EdExploresScotland]

I'm afraid I don't know. Best to have your dog on a leash. Enjoy the walk; it's a long one.

[@davidalexandercollins4292]

Great video Ed any chance your going to another Kilmarnock video in the future? Highly recommend visiting the Dick Institute museum.

[@EdExploresScotland]

Thanks David. The Dick Institute's definitely worth a visit.

[@davidalexandercollins4292]

@@EdExploresScotland Yeah it's lovely and the Dean Castle finally opens to the public in April after being shut for years, there's free tours running every week from April.

[@shelwalker]

Great video. What is the music sound track?

[@EdExploresScotland]

Thanks Shel. It's just some music I made up at home. I've got Cubase Elements software on the computer, and some great sounds from 'Celtic Era', to which I add guitars. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn't.

[@shelwalker]

@@EdExploresScotland Love the music as well as the videos. Thanks

[@originalvybepromotions7269]

what is the name of that pie shop?

[@EdExploresScotland]

Mhor Bread & Store, 8 Main Street, Callander.

[@bingonight7903]

That pie shop kens how to charge for a pie!

[@EdExploresScotland]

Not typical pies; they were huge and very heavy in weight.