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to first bridge but then steeper and rougher rougher and steeper then but bridge first to

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House of Bruar of House Start:

30-45 minutes 30-45 time: Approximate

1½ miles 1½ Distance:

of impressive waterfalls and pools. pools. and waterfalls impressive of Struan

immediate area. The walk overlooks a series series a overlooks walk The area. immediate

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route across fields with gentle gradients. gradients. gentle with fields across route

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Railway Bridge Railway Start:

unsurfaced paths unsurfaced on gradients Steep Terrain: 30-40 minutes 30-40 time: Approximate

to old Struan old to turn opposite Sign Start: 1½ miles 1½ Distance:

1½ to 2hrs to 1½ time: Approximate

on the B847. the on

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starting point in Struan. Watch for traffic traffic for Watch Struan. in point starting

leg winds through local woodlands to the the to woodlands local through winds leg Return the way you came. you way the Return

Battle of Bannockburn (1314). The return return The (1314). Bannockburn of Battle distant reminders of man in the landscape. landscape. the in man of reminders distant

with Clan Donnachaidh/Robertson since the the since Donnachaidh/Robertson Clan with The A9 and Highland railway line below are below line railway Highland and A9 The

River Garry. Struan Kirk has been associated associated been has Kirk Struan Garry. River red deer and grouse on the higher ground. ground. higher the on grouse and deer red

overlooks a fast flowing rocky section of the the of section rocky flowing fast a overlooks Glen Bruar. Keep eyes peeled for evidence of of evidence for peeled eyes Keep Bruar. Glen

flat walk, the first part as far as Struan Kirk Kirk Struan as far as part first the walk, flat across Glen Garry to the Forest of Atholl and and Atholl of Forest the to Garry Glen across

built by Joseph Mitchell in the 1860’s. It’s a a It’s 1860’s. the in Mitchell Joseph by built through the heather provides colourful vistas vistas colourful provides heather the through

bridge bridge railway the below starts walk This Every step along this gentle uphill walk walk uphill gentle this along step Every

Struan Kirk Walk Walk Kirk Struan Struan Point Walk Walk Point Struan

Welcome to Atholl Cairngorms Paths

Atholl is a beautiful blend of rivers, forests, glens and mountains making it a great place Atholl to go walking so come and visit for a walk steeped in history and wildlife. Trails

The walks in this leaflet have been specially selected for their local flavour. They include Explore Highland Perthshire two simple walks from Blair Atholl alongside the River Tilt and River Garry, an easy woodland walk in Struan with close connections to Clan Donnachaidh/Robertson and three more adventurous walks into upland areas that offer classic views of the surrounding Perthshire countryside.

Take your pick. Welcome and enjoy!

For information on paths, local events, facilities and accommodation visit: Blair Atholl Information and Ranger Centre

Useful web sites: www.blairatholl.org.uk www.atholl-estates.co.uk www.visitcairngorms.com www.cairngorms.co.uk

If you enjoyed using ‘Atholl Trails’ then look out for other Community Paths leaflets and waymarked trails from the Blair Atholl booklet produced in partnership with Atholl Estates and the Blair Atholl Tourism Association. Atholl Trails

River Tilt Walk A gentle circular walk through the woods beside the River Tilt. This is an integral part of the local Historic Trail so look out for the Wishing Well and Witches Rock on the south bank and the Grotto where Queen Victoria took tea on the north bank. Be aware that in some places on this walk there are steep drops down to the river. Distance: 1½ miles Approximate time: 30-40 minutes Start: Visitor Information Centre Terrain: Gentle gradients on wide unsurfaced paths with steep unfenced drops to river.

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road track path toilets car park bus stop train station museum Tulach Viewpoint Walk Salmon Trail viewpoint Take great care as you cross the A9 at the An easy walk alongside the River Garry all-abilities trail start of this walk. Enjoy native birch woods, from the wooden bridge at Blair Atholl. appreciate the commanding position of Keep an eye out for migrating salmon Blair Castle and admire the outstanding especially from June to October. You can view of the Atholl hills and glens, especially return by bus from Killiecrankie if you make This leaflet has been produced in partnership with the Beinn a Glos and Ben Vrackie. In places it that far and the timing is right! Beyond the gate below the A9 bridge be ready to Atholl Estates and the Blair Atholl Tourism Association. the path can be steep and narrow. step aside for trucks travelling to and from Distance: 3 miles return the Shierglas quarry. Approximate time: 1½ to 2 hours Continue to the top of the hill: add an hour! Distance: 2 miles or 4 miles to Killiecrankie Start: Visitor Information Centre Approximate time: 40-60 minutes to/from Terrain: Pavements and minor road the gate at the Quarry Road, 1½ to 2 hours continuing to Killiecrankie. Based on Ordnance Survey mapping with the permission followed by steep gradients on of the Controller of HMSO. © Crown Copyright 2012. Start: Visitor Information Centre unsurfaced narrow paths. All rights reserved. Ordnance Survey Licence Number 100040965.

Map and text ©: CNPA 2012. Terrain: Pavements, minor road and Photographs ©: Paul Tomkins / VisitScotland / Scottish Viewpoint. surface tracks with low gradients.