Cycling in Perthshire

The Perthshire area around Blairgowrie offers miles of peaceful cycle tracks that wind their way through forests, mountain trails, along river pathways and quiet country roads and in hidden glens criss-crossing the countryside. 

Wherever you choose to base yourself in Cateran Country it won’t take you long to get off the beaten track and enjoy the freedom of the great Scottish outdoors. The sights, sounds and smells experienced from the saddle will help create a wealth of memories of treasured discoveries on meandering trails.

And just as the area offers something for walkers of all ages and abilities, the same is true for cyclists. 

There is Alyth Bike Park, a small trail centre just outside the town with a pump track and tracks of varying lengths around Alyth Hill, and a number of mountain trails around Blackcraig Woods at Bridge of Cally and Ballo Hill near Coupar Angus and Glenshee. 

Many of the quieter roads between Blairgowrie, Coupar Angus and Alyth are designated as walking and cycling friendly and are increasingly popular for family and social cycling as well as competitive road cycling events. 

Crighton’s Cycles in Blairgowrie and Alyth Cyclery are both great places to find out more about local routes and hire, repair or buy equipment during your stay here. 

And as part of its commitment to regenerative tourism, the Cateran Ecomuseum has a number of cycling itineraries in the area which can be found at www.cateranecomuseum.co.uk