Inspiring walks

Walking provides the opportunity to explore our wonderful outdoors, enjoy nature and history, travel to different places, and make us fitter and healthier!

Helping more people to enjoy, explore and learn about Scotland’s brilliant nature, landscapes and history, particularly here in Highland Perthshire. Find out about some inspiring walks, by clicking on the links below:

Half-day walks near Pitlochry

If you’ve only got a few hours and you’d like to explore the fantastic countryside around Pitlochry, there are several great walks that take 3-4 hours including a “walk through time” around Pitlochry and a fantastic walk up Craig Fonvuick. Find out more.

Walks in Highland Perthshire

Highland Perthshire offers fantastic countryside, with forests, lochs and rivers and a backdrop of hills and mountains. There are loads of walking opportunities in this area, with lots of scenic viewpoints and cultural history. Find out more.

Perthshire hills & mountains

Schiehallion from the west

There are lots of fantastic hills and mountains in Perthshire, from Schiehallion (the “fairy hill of the Caledonians”) – to the big mountain massifs of Ben Lawers and Beinn a’Ghlo. Find out more.

Local path networks

Rob Roy Way signpost in Pitlochry

There are a number of signposted local path networks in Perthshire, including Pitlochry, Dunkeld, Blairgowrie, Kinloch Rannoch and Crieff. Find out more.

Access rights & responsibilities

Did you know that Scotland has some of the best access rights of anywhere in the world, similar to those rights in countries like Norway and Sweden? These access rights must be exercised responsibly. Find out more.

Paths & tracks

Perthshire has lots of fantastic paths and tracks to explore and enjoy, from local path networks around some of the towns and villages to national trails, such as the Rob Roy Way and the Cateran Trail. Find out more.

A rich history

Perthshire has a rich history, from Bronze Age settlements to ancient villages and drove roads, and from stone circles and hill forts to castles and Roman sites. There’s a lot to explore and enjoy. Find out more.