Walks in Perthshire

The Cateran Trail

The Cateran Trail is a superb circular long-distance route that straddles the border between Perthshire and Angus. The Trail explores this neglected corner, taking in secluded Strathardle together with parts of Glen Shee and Glen Isla.

Blairgowrie to Kirkmichael: 24.25km 6 - 7 hours  
Kirkmichael to Spittal of Glenshee: 13km 4 - 4.5 hours
Spittal of Glenshee to Glenisla: 23.5km 6 - 7 hours  
Kirkton of Glenisla to Alyth: 17km 4.5-5.5 hours  
Alyth to Blairgowrie: 26.25km 6.5-7.5 hours  

Cargill's Leap and the Knockie, Blairgowrie

Well-loved by Blairgowrie folk, this varied circuit follows the River Ericht upstream with its waterfalls, woodlands and many old mills. The return is over the Knockie, a viewpoint looking out over Blairgowrie to the Sidlaw hills beyond. 
Distance: 6km / 3.75 miles Time: 1.5 - 2.5 hours 
Ascent: 190m  Start Grid Ref: NO180453 

Tullyfergus Circuit, near Blairgowrie 

This enjoyable loop begins through the dense forestry plantations of Drimmie Wood but later leads onto the lovely Tullyfergus estate on fine old drove roads with a fine lochan, woods and wildflowers. 

Distance: 7.5km / 4.75 miles  Time: 2 - 2.5 hours 
Ascent: 200m  Start Grid Ref: NO188492 

Ardblair Trail and Bluebell Woods, Blairgowrie

This fine circular walk from Blairgowrie takes in fertile countryside, a couple of attractive lochs and a wood which is carpeted with bluebells in early summer. 

Distance: 9.5km / 6 miles  Time: 2 - 2.5 hours 
Ascent: 80m  Start Grid Ref: NO180453 

Walk Alyth - The Alyth
Path Network

Alyth’s wonderful network of paths connecting it to the beauties of the surrounding countryside is getting a welcome profile boost thanks to a grant from our Community Projects Fund.

The Hermitage and Braan Walk, Dunkeld

This varied walk is a real Perthshire classic. It begins through the beautiful wooded glen of the Hermitage, complete with picturesque follies and attractive waterfalls.

Distance: 6.5km / 4 miles Time: 2 hours 
Ascent: 140m  Start Grid Ref: NO013422 

Craighall Gorge & the Old A93

Just north of Blairgowrie lies the Craighall Gorge, through which runs the remains of the old A93 road from Blairgowrie to Glenshee. Abandoned by motorists, the ghostly highway remains open to pedestrians, although nature is slowly encroaching upon the tarmac.

Distance: 1.2km / 0.75 miles  Time: 40 mins  
Starting Point: NO176474