Popular Highland Perthshire Walks
Ben Vrackie
Ben Vrackie has for long been an extremely popular ascent for those visiting the town of Pitlochry. The summit is a great viewpoint and the ascent follows good paths through woodland, open moorland and past picturesque Loch a' Choire.
Distance: 10km / 6.25 miles
Time (summer conditions): 3.5 - 4 hours
Ascent: 787m
Start Grid Ref: NN943595
Clunie Path
The Clunie Walk provides an escape from the hubbub of Pitlochry by climbing up into the forested hills on the opposite side of the River Tummel. You get to walk cross the river using the Port-na-Craig suspension bridge. It gives superb views over both the town and the hills beyond.
Distance: 11.75km / 7.25 miles
Time: 3 - 3.5 hours
Ascent: 450m
Start Grid Ref: NN939579
Killiecrankie Path
This long circular waymarked route links Pitlochry with Killiecrankie and takes in some of Perthshire's most iconic sites like Pass of Killiecrankie, Garry Bridge, Linn of Tummel and Soldier's Leap. It follows waterside paths up the River Garry, across Coronation Bridge, next to Loch Faskally just adjacent to the park and through some mixed woodlands.
Distance: 16km / 10 miles
Time: 5 hours
Ascent: 625m
Start Grid Ref: NN936582
Black Spout and Edradour
This varied walk begins in Pitlochry town centre, passing through woodland to visit the fine Black Spout waterfall before continuing up to Edradour Distillery. There are good views of the surrounding hills before the route returns to Pitlochry through the trees.
Distance: 5km / 3 miles
Time: 1.5 - 2 hours
Ascent: 145m
Start Grid Ref: NN941580
Loch Faskally and the Salmon Ladder
This excellent walk makes a circuit of main part of Loch Faskally from the centre of Pitlochry. The walk includes an attractive metal suspension bridge over the river, passes the Festival Theatre and the fish ladder on the dam before following the peaceful waters of Loch Faskally. The colours can be spectacular in the autumn.
Distance: 5km / 3 miles
Time: 1.5 - 2 hours
Ascent: 100m
Start Grid Ref: NN936577
Faskally & Loch Dunmore
The owners of Faskally House created this model woodland just adjacent to the holiday park in the 19th century and the house later became a school for young foresters. You can explore the rich mix of tree species along the Foresters' Trail, or take the easy access Dunmore Trail around the loch. Water lilies bloom here in summer, and there's spectacular show of autumn colour. This is also the location for the award-winning The Enchanted Forest event in autumn.
Dunmore Trail
Distance: ¾ miles / 1.2 km
Time: 1/2 hour
Ascent: 100m (Profile)
Start Grid Ref: Faskally Woods Holiday Park
Foresters' Trail
Distance: 1 ½ miles / 2.4 km
Time: 1 hour
Start Grid Ref: Faskally Woods Holiday Park
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