Paths & Walks

Perth & Kinross has one of the most extensive path networks in Scotland. Wherever you choose to go, you'll find paths suitable for everything from a gentle stroll to a full day's expedition.

You can find additional information for all of these walks in the various leaflets we have for each area. Check out our Download Leaflets page to find the right one to help you explore the paths and walks of Perth & Kinross.

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.Read more

Crieff Walks

Crieff is a bustling country town set amidst magnificent Perthshire scenery. Crieff straddles the Highland Boundary Fault where the rolling Lowland landscape meets majestic Highland terrain.Read more

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.Read more

Kinloch Rannoch Walks

Point at a map of Scotland and Kinloch Rannoch is right in the very centre. It's great for an idyllic getaway with plenty on offer for those seeking adventure, breathtaking scenery or simply to relax and unwind.Read more

Kirkmichael Walks

Explore over ten miles of waymarked paths around the tranquil village of Kirkmichael set in idyllic countryside 13 miles from Blairgowrie and 12 miles from Pitlochry.Read more

Pitlochry Walks

Pitlochry is set in spectacular scenery and is ideally located for touring Highland Perthshire or further afield.Read more

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.Read more

Latest

Peggy Edwards talk on the giant redwood

Peggy Edwards - an American botanical and natural science illustrator and sequoiadendron giganteum, the 'Giant Redwood', expert - discusses the intriguing aspects of these giant trees.

Cateran Trail Co-op Cause

Help us make countryside access easier by fixing broken signs, waymarkers and stiles with new gates on the Cateran Trail through our Co-op Cause.

Common Loan path upgrade works underway

Nearly £30,000 of path upgrade works on the Common Loan path in Auchterarder are now underway as of Monday, 17 July.

£230k upgrade to Provost Walk opened

The £230,000 project to upgrade Provost Walk in Auchterarder from a muddy and uneven track to a modern, multi-user path suitable for walkers, cyclists and wheelchairs officially opened this past Friday, 30 June.

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.

PERTHSHIRE IN WINTER – TOP 5

Winter in Perthshire brings sparking white trees and soft blankets of snow to the hills, transforming favourite walks and views into a magical winter wonderland.

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.

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.

Aberfeldy

Visit the Birks of Aberfeldy, which inspired Scotland's national bard Robert Burns, or Cluny House Gardens – home to Britain's widest tree and a great place to spot red squirrels.

Dunkeld & Birnam

Visit the 500-year-old Birnam Oak, the spectacular viewpoint at Pine Cone Point, the grounds at Dunkeld House Hotel or The Hermitage – the most popular woodland in Perthshire Big Tree Country.

Download Leaflets

There are many fascinating and beautiful walks in Perthshire, so why not download one of the leaflets below and go on an adventure?

Blair Atholl

Explore a landscape shaped by the ‘Planting Dukes’ of Atholl. Discover how the Roman goddess of hunting and a collection of ‘big trees’ are connected and how Robert Burns helped shape the banks of a waterfall.

Crieff & Strathearn

Stroll along Lady Mary's Walk, climb up The Knock for breath-taking panoramic views, or visit Glen Lednock for atmospheric woods and dramatic waterfalls.

Perth & Scone

Visit Kinnoull Hill Woodland Park in the 'fair city' of Perth, where Kinnoull Tower overlooks the River Tay, or explore Scone Palace with its awe-inspiring pinetum and magnificent Douglas Fir.