Visit the Cateran Trail

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 accommodation on the Visit Cateran Country and the Glen of the Fairies websites.

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.

Please enjoy the outdoors responsibly and take care to observe social distancing. See the COVID-19 Outdoors Access Guidance.

Take Care Cattle sign - livestock image TAKE CARE: From April to January, you may find livestock unfenced in fields. Parent animals can be aggressive when protecting their young, so please keep as far away as possible and do not separate parents from their young. Please keep dogs on a short lead or under control.

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Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust's legacy promise to you.
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Founded in 1997, Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust is an independent charity that negotiates access to land, builds paths, helps care for some of Scotland’s most spectacular woodlands and trees, and works on conservation projects all to improve and promote access to the countryside for everyone. We work in partnership with other organisations and community groups to help make Perthshire one of the most stunning, enjoyable and accessible destinations in Scotland.
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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.
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There are SO many fascinating and beautiful walks across Perthshire. Check out the leaflets available to download and plan your next adventure.
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Visit the Cateran Trail

THE CATERAN TRAIL

TRANSPORT

ACCOMMODATION

SCOTLAND'S GREAT TRAILS

GUIDEBOOK

The Cateran Trail

The Cateran Trail - GeoTrail

The Cateran Trail - Mini Trail

The Supporting the Cateran Trail scheme