Walking Breaks


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Why not come and relax in Dunkeld or Birnam and enjoy some of the walks this area has to offer.

Highland Perthshire (25 Walks S.) Highland Perthshire describes 25 walks in the varied and beautiful area between Blair Atholl, Kenmore and Dunkeld. The scenery is justly famous and the walks visit many areas of local interest, including mysterious standing stones and burial grounds, waterfalls, historic castles and magnificent viewpoints. Illustrated with striking colour photographs, this second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated.

Atholl Estates Ranger Service. Over 30 miles of way-marked trails have been developed to help you discover the fascinating history and wildlife of this working landscape. A variety of distances, and types of walk are available plus a similar "Cycle Routes from Blair Atholl" brochure documents 40 miles routes between the Tilt and Bruar glens, with many circular routes.

Tay Forest Park. Tay Forest Park includes some of the most scenic areas in Highland Perthshire, where a favourable climate and rich soil have nurtured Scotland's finest forests. To find the walks you want, you can either search by the name of the forest or nearest town, or search by the country or county. You can also search by facility and/or by grade of route.

Long Distance Walks
The Cateran Trail is a delightful 100km (60 mile) walk set in the Perthshire Highlands of Scotland.

The Rob Roy Way is a stunning seven day walk and follow in the footsteps of the notorious Rob Roy MacGregor by walking the Rob Roy Way.

Fife, Perthshire and Angus (Exploring... This series provides an introduction to the archaeological heritage of Scotland, detailing the story of one part of the country. The details are filled in by a gazetteer of the most interesting and best preserved monuments, and aim to encourage the reader to explore further using the full-colour section on day excursions. This volume details skilfully carved Pictish cross-slabs, great abbeys and castles, and the imposing cathedrals of Arbroath and St Andrews, together with the Royal Palace of Falkland. Examples of rural architecture are also documented.

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