The Cateran Trail - closures and diversions

Here you can find the latest information on Cateran Trail closures, diversions and warnings in place for safety reasons.

Closed

Blackcraig Forest - the Cateran Trail is also closed through Blackcraig Forest due to fallen trees caused by Storm Arwen.

Diversions

Kindrogan Forest (Kirkmichael to Enochdhu) - Due to fallen trees along the Cateran Trail, there is a diversion now in place for safe passage through the forest. Click on map below to see it in more detail.

Kirkton of Glenisla - the Brackny Pedestrian Bridge which crosses the River Isla at Kirkton of Glenisla is now reopened to all users.

Glenisla bridge is reopen with new decking

Warning

Drimmie Wood - There are a number of trees down in Drimmie Wood, so it is not advisable to visit at this time.

Latest

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Glenisla bridge is open!

We are very happy to announce that historically unique wrought iron bridge at Kirkton of Glenisla is open again after months closed thanks to vital new decking. >
Evening event raises £1,000 for Perthshire countryside

An evening event with mountaineer Cameron McNeish successfully raised over £1,000 for us towards Perthshire’s iconic countryside.
PNCP Programme Report

Find out all about Perthshire Nature Connections Partnership (PNCP) in this complete programme report.

A community-wide effort to repair Glenisla Bridge

Find out how the community are coming together to help fund repair works and how you could play a part. >
The Cateran Trail Race

Run like a Cateran over 55 miles of the Cateran Trail. There’s a limit of 100 places, so sign up now!
Supporting the Cateran Trail scheme

The Supporting the Cateran Trail Scheme is creating a way for businesses and accommodation providers along the Cateran Trail to contribute towards the improvement and maintenance of the much-loved route.
Cateran Trail path improvement works at Pitcarmick

Please be aware that the Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust is carrying out improvements to the Cateran Trail on the Pitcarmick Estate between Woodhill and Davley.
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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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