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Walking and Hiking in Perthshire

Perthshire's diverse landscapes invite trekkers and hikers for unforgettable journeys. Winding through ancient forests, glens, and rugged peaks, its trails offer captivating vistas, making Perthshire a top destination for those seeking Scotland's walking and hiking splendours.
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No matter your age or fitness level, there’s a walking route to suit you in east Perthshire. 

We have everything from sheltered forest walks and riverside strolls to more demanding high-level walking on the Grampian plateau.

There are walking trails in and around the towns and villages of Blairgowrie, Alyth, Coupar Angus, Meigle and Kirkmichael, Forestry Commission signposted and waymarked tracks, ancient rights of way leading deep into the hills, and challenging mountains – including at least a dozen Munros – for walkers to explore.

As part of its commitment to regenerative tourism, the Cateran Ecomuseum has created a number of walking itineraries in the area which can be found at www.cateranecomuseum.co.uk, while further details on the Blairgowrie path network can be found here.

We’re especially proud of the Cateran Trail, a 64-mile / 103 km route through Perthshire and the Angus glens in the heart of Scotland and one of Scotland’s Great Trails.

The Trail is Scotland’s only long-distance circular route and is divided into five stages which can be walked in five days. However, as it has no official beginning or end and can be joined at any stage you can walk as much or as little as you would like at any one time.

Clearly waymarked – look for the red heart logo – it follows old drove roads and ancient tracks across a varied terrain of farmland, forests and moors. Some of these routes follow the same ones used by the Caterans – fearsome cattle thieves who raided Strathardle, Glenshee and Glenisla from the Middle Ages to the 17th century and after whom the Trail is named.

Today you are more likely to encounter wildlife or livestock in the fields and along the paths, and walkers should always follow the guidance in the Outdoor Access Code, shutting gates behind you and keeping dogs on a short lead around animals.

For the more energetic folk, there is always the option to run any of the trails, perhaps inspired by the competitors in the Cateran Yomp, a charity event that has seen thousands of hardy souls tackle the Cateran Trail in just 24 hours.

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