Rest and be Thankful

The Old Military Road network was built by General George Wade and his successors between 1725 and 1737, so government troops could move quickly through the Highlands after the Jacobite Risings. Built by soldiers, they remain a remarkable piece of engineering.

Soldiers who built the original military road in the 18th century named the viewpoint at the head of Glen Croe, marking their relief at reaching the top of the steep climb. A stone inscription at the original viewpoint recorded the sentiment.

It sits at the summit of the A83 at the head of Glen Croe in Argyll, about 12 miles east of Inveraray, at around 245 metres above sea level.

The main draw is the viewpoint down Glen Croe, one of the finest Highland panoramas in central Scotland. You can walk the old military road alongside the modern one, and on clear days the surrounding peaks are a fine sight.