Welcome to our Perthshire Active Travel Projects blog!

Here, you can find all the latest updates on our current active travel projects across Perthshire and learn more about active travel in general.

Active travel is great for physical and mental health and wellbeing and for combating carbon emissions.

It means making journeys by being active, like walking, cycling and wheeling.

Our current active travel projects include

NCN 77 improvement works at Almondbank in Perth

Investigations into prospective active travel route between Stanley and Luncarty

Bridge of Earn to Aberargie consultation - part of the Bridge of Earn to Newburgh Active Travel Route project

Active travel projects we have recently completed include

Cyclists using newly upgraded NCN 77 active travel route at North Inch NCN 77 improvement works at North Inch in Perth

Auchterarder Path Network leaflet

Auchterarder Path Network leaflet launched

Past active travel projects also include

Provost Walk Phase 3 path upgrade works in Auchterarder

NCN 77 improvement works at Dunkeld

By increasing access to the countryside and promoting active travel, we aim to get people into the heart of the countryside and the countryside into the hearts of people.

We hope you enjoy getting active, keeping well and enjoying the Perthshire countryside!

Latest

Wild Moments

Wild Moments helps children and young people to connect with nature and improve their wellbeing, through guided photography walks. Read on to find out more!
PKCT's New Youth Council Is Here!

PKCT's new Youth Council launched on Wednesday, with an induction meeting at Pullar House.
Perthshire Nature Connections Partnership (PNCP) Gathering

The Perthshire Nature Connection Partnership Gathering is chance to network in person with other individuals and organisations committed to nature restoration, as well as hear from a range of speakers about some of the top nature projects in this part of the country.
Join Our Board of Trustees

We are looking for two new trustees to join our board.

The Cateran Trail

One of Scotland’s Great Trails, the Cateran Trail is a fully waymarked, 64-mile (103 km) route through Perthshire and the Angus glens in the heart of Scotland.
Pitlochry Walks

Pitlochry is set in spectacular scenery and is ideally located for touring Highland Perthshire or further afield.
Dunkeld & Birnam Walks

Dunkeld and Birnam is one of the best preserved historic towns in Scotland surrounded by a fantastic choice of walks and rides in breathtaking countryside.
Crieff Walks

Crieff is a bustling country town set amidst magnificent Perthshire scenery. It straddles the Highland Boundary Fault where the rolling Lowland landscape meets majestic Highland terrain.
The Loch Leven Heritage Trail

Loch Leven Heritage Trail is a circular path of 13 miles (21 km) linking natural, historic and cultural heritage around Loch Leven.
Blairgowrie Walks

Nestled on the banks of the River Ericht in the heart of Scotland, the Perthshire town of Blairgowrie & Rattray is ideally located for a day trip and or use as a base to explore Central and Eastern Scotland.
Top 10 Autumn Walks in Perthshire

There is nowhere better in Scotland to take in the glorious colours of autumn than Perthshire. Home of Big Tree Country, the whole area blazes with reds, oranges and golds as the leaves turn. Salmon leaping and dear rutting add to the seasonal sights and sounds waiting to be discovered.
Pitlochry

Allean Forest, Faskally Woods, the Pass of Killiecrankie and Queen's View - the most popular tourist site in Perthshire - combine for an unforgettable day out in Perthshire Big Tree Country.
Download Leaflets

There are SO many fascinating and beautiful walks across Perthshire. Check out the leaflets available to download and plan your next adventure.
Auchterarder Walks

From 'The Lang Toon' of Auchterarder, discover rural landscapes and follow routes beside farmland, burns or through woodland all to take in the stunning scenery and sounds of the countryside.