Cateran Trail Walking Holidays

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.

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• What's Included?

  We include:

  • Good standard accommodation at a mixture of Guesthouses, Farmhouses, local Inns and B&B’s with en-suite or private facilities wherever possible, breakfast, luggage transfers (one bag per walker, max 18kg per bag)
  • Personal transfer between accommodation and path where necessary
  • Route planning
  • Walk Pack including Trail Guide, itinerary, accommodation directions, local interest leaflets and holiday planning
• Price Info.

  Holiday arrival/departure dates

  You choose which day you would like your holiday to start on.  We will book your holiday in accordance with your requirements.

  Rest Days

  From £45.00 pp per night

  Single supplements

  Solo person bookings: £30.00 per night

  Postage Overseas: £5.00 (Europe), £10.00 (Rest of the World) per walk pack

• Getting There

  By Air: Nearest airport is located in Edinburgh (regular bus/tram to Edinburgh City for transport connections).

  By Rail: Nearest railway station is located in Perth.

  The two main routes passing through this station are the Glasgow/Dundee service and a train to/from Edinburgh via the Fife coast.

  The overnight Caledonian Sleeper service between Inverness and London and the daily Virgin Trains East Coast Highland Chieftain service between Inverness and London Kings Cross call at this station

  By Bus: Bus stations are located in Blairgowrie and Perth

  Frequent bus services from Perth to Blairgowrie (45 minute journey)

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  If you prefer to arrive by car, we can advise on car parking arrangements.

• Best Time to Travel

  Conventional wisdom on British weather applies here, although generally the climate of Perthshire & Kinross is going to be more liable to rainy spells than the rest of the country (with the exception of the more westerly regions).

  In mid-June, the annual Cateran Yomp - a large fundraiser for the Soldiers Charity - takes place. Our advice is to avoid that particular weekend unless you want to be involved in it:  https://www.soldierscharity.org/events/the-cateran-yomp/