Cateran Trail Walking Holidays
Follow in the footsteps of the Caterans on an incredible walk across the heart of Scotland. At 64 miles (103 km), this is a walk that explores the beautiful scenery of the secluded border between Perthshire and Angus, such as verdant glens, picturesque woodland and waterfalls.
- Nights
- 6 to 7 Nights
- Distance
- 64 to 64 miles
- Location
- Central Scotland
- Difficulty
- Moderate – Moderate to Challenging
- Season
- Mar to Oct
- Price from
- £880
Highlights
Walk Through picturesque Highlands Scenery on The Cateran Trail
- Blairgowrie, a quaint market town flanked by the River Ercht
- Bridge of Cally, a petite village which sits at the junction of 3 magnificent glens
- Glenshee, Strathardle and Glenericht
- Enochdhu, otherwise known as ‘Black Meadow’ or ‘moor’, this was where the Caterans once gathered after a raid
- Spittal of Glenshee, situated at the heart of the eastern Perth highlands with small streams surrounding it
- Cargill’s Leap, a famous rapid where a 17th century covenanter daringly escaped from government troops
Cateran Trail Walking Holidays Made Easy
At 103 km, the Cateran Trail is an excellent walk for those seeking to experience an authentic Scottish landscape. Immerse yourself in the culture of Highland towns and villages, follow in the footsteps of the Caterans and explore the amazing glens and hills of Perthshire.
From advice on flights and airports, to organising accommodation and transport, we take care of the finer details. Whether you need guidance on which walking trails to pursue or are intermediate walkers looking for a new challenge, with over 25 years of experience, you can rest assured knowing we will successfully match your needs.
Path Walkthrough
Starting in Blairgowrie, there is a footpath following the river, with moorland scenery towards the Bridge of Cally and a descent through Blackcraig forest and clear, open landscape to Kirkmichael. The walk from Kirkmichael is largely composed of farm road through the glen, with several streams and bog to cross over and a steady ascent and descent to Spittal of Glenshee.
Rough moorland path on the next day, with more stream and bog to Kirkton of Glenisla - a varied day, packed with wild scenery. The next day from Kirkton begins with steep climbs through heather passing through Kilry Wood followed by a descent between the hills of Alyth and Loyal into Alyth. The final walk from Alyth to Blairgowie passes over moorland and farmland tracks before descending over the bridge of Cally for the return to Blairgowrie.
Choose Your Walk
Our Cateran Trail Itineraries
Blairgowrie to Blairgowrie
64 miles (103 km)From £880 Per Person
From £1,015 Per Person
Key Information
- Good standard accommodation at a mixture of guesthouses, farmhouses, local inns and B&Bs with en-suite or private facilities wherever possible
- Breakfast
- Luggage transfers
- Personal transfer between accommodation and path that form a part of our standard package
- Route planning
- Walk pack including Trail Guide and mapping, itinerary, accommodation directions and route notes, lunch and dinner information, restaurant recommendations and holiday planning details
Customise your trip?
Looking for different mileages or a different number of nights? Please contact us to discuss how our itineraries can be adjusted to meet your specific needs.
- Telephone
- +44 (0)1291 689 774
Cateran Trail Client Reviews
4.8/5 based on 19 reviews
"First time for me with any company - Celtic Trail were well organised, absolutely no problem with any aspect of the walk (trail description, accommodation, transfers. This walk reinforces my feeling that it is important to remain active at any stage - very satisfied that I was capable of achieving my aim"."
"Stipt, good contact and very pleasant"
"You are very service minded"
"I had a great walk on the Cateran Trail, the accommodations were great and the transport was great, so that?s the most important thing."
"Celtic Trails are a solid, dependable walking company!"
"Throughout the planning stages, the Celtic Trails staff was quickly responsive and courteous in all communications. When we needed to modify our plan, they did this with expediency and courtesy. The map and guidebook in the travel pack were excellent. Friendly, courteous, and timely communications that gave me the feeling of working with a person, not a company. Our walk materials were well organized with excellent information provided."
"A well organised trip with clear advice and instructions. Came back very relaxed and we could just enjoy the walking knowing everything else was taken care of. This is a lovely walk starting in beautiful lush farmland, up to the open moors. Lovely views"
"This part of Scotland is overlooked and has much to offer. It is always good to get out into the lovely Scottish countryside, so it was very uplifting. In describing Celtic Trails to a friend, I would tell them that it might seem expensive at first, but"
"I found myself again during this holiday. It was truly wonderful. West Highland Way next."
Hand-Picked Accommodation: Comfort Along the Way
We seek out the best accommodation of its type available
Points of Interest
Glenshee
Glenshee is one of the three valleys encountered on the Cateran Trail. Within a two hour journey from the nation's capital, you can find mountains, lochs and wide open skies - all defining qualities of this wilderness landscape.
Spittal of Glenshee is the nearest settlement, it has one historic hotel that was formerly run by monks to provide shelter and hospitality for travellers. The first record of a traveller seeking refuge there dates back to 961 AD.
Kirkmichael
The civil parish of Kirkmichael sits at the gateway to The Cairngorms National Park - the most extensive national park in the UK. The area was a favourite of Queen Victoria's, and received an influx of tourism over the better part of the 19th century. The village is familiar with walkers, and remains a popular destination with those seeking Scotland's natural beauty to this day.
Walkers reach Kirkmichael from the Bridge of Cally on day four of both our Cateran Trail itineraries. The village dates back over a thousand years, a history very much in evidence in its old churches and architecture.
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Customise your trip?
Looking for different mileages or a different number of nights? Please contact us to discuss how our itineraries can be adjusted to meet your specific needs.
- Telephone
- +44 (0)1291 689 774
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