Long-distance Trails

The Cateran Trail

Fancy a week-long walking getaway or a nice long walk over the weekend? Then the Cateran Trail is one for you!

With 64 miles / 103 km of trails, stunning scenery and delightful villages perfect for stopping to recharge and refuel, the Cateran Trail has something for everyone looking for a bit of an adventure. Fill your boots with woodlands, glens, moors and more.

Before you come, be sure to plan your visit. Details of transport, accommodation and where to eat change all the time in rural Scotland, so make sure you are always working with the latest information.

Transport

We recommend that you use the Traveline Scotland website to plan your travel as it has all the latest timetables and travel details.

Accommodation

There are all kinds of accommodation options on the Cateran Trail from castles to yurts, you can find a variety of accomdation on the Visit Cateran Country website

Scotland's Great Trails

Find out more about all 29 of Scotland's Great Trails, including support services, FAQs and all about being outdoors in Scotland.

Guidebook

The Cateran Trail Guidebook also contains detailed information on planning your visit, including all the information you need on travel, eating, sleeping, weather, underfoot conditions and much more. Visit our shop to buy a copy.

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.Read more

The Cateran Trail - GeoTrail

Geocaching is the real-world treasure hunt. Earn a bronze or silver geocoin by visiting the 20 special caches spread across the five stages of the Cateran GeoTrail.Read more

The Cateran Trail - Mini Trail

For those walkers looking for a two-day adventure, the Cateran Mini Trail offers the ideal opportunity to sample some of the best bits of the Cateran Trail over a weekend or for a short break.Read more

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