8 April 2010
After leaving Pitlochry Dam and Power Station, we backtracked back to Pitlochry town and continued northwards along the A924 and then B8019 to the Pass of Killiecrankie and made a stop to view a place called the Soldier’s Leap. This mountain pass is a natural corridor that links the Scottish Highlands and Lowlands. This is the site of Battle of Killiecrankie in 1689.
Path leading to the Soldier’s Leap Viewpoint.
Small waterfall seen along the walk.
River Garry flows at the bottom of the Killiecrankie Pass, with the roadway above.
River Garry with what looks like a railway viaduct.
Walking through the woods towards Soldier’s Leap.
Soldier’s Leap – story behind the place.
River Garry where a soldier is said to have leap across from the rocks here, in order to escape from pursuing enemy that would otherwise take his life. Not an easy feat but when it is a life or death situation, he may have found additional strength and courage.
Looking at Soldier’s Leap and wondering how he did it, i.e. jumped 5.5 meters across this river.
Overall, the Pass of Killiecrankie is a good place to stop and take a walk through the woods and see some historical sights during a road trip. It is also a good place for some bird watching in the woods.
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