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Blairgowrie

Blairgowrie is one of the largest towns in Perthshire, sitting a short drive from Perth and Dundee on the banks of the River Ericht, which means access to year-round facilities. The Scottish raspberry industry was born here, and in the summer, you can buy just picked produce fresh from the fields or from markets and farm shops.  


Sitting on the banks of the River Ericht, Blairgowrie offers access to year-round facilities and an ideal place to begin or end your SnowRoads adventure.

The busy town is the main start point for the 64-mile circular Cateran Trail which follows historic drove roads used by cattle rustlers, known as caterans, and offers a network of walking routes for all abilities.


Blairgowrie is one of the largest towns in Perthshire, sitting a short drive from Perth and Dundee on the banks of the River Ericht, which means access to year-round facilities.  Known as the 'watering place for cattle' for years, the Wellmeadow is located in the centre of the town and is a peaceful, well tended green space and a popular location for events as well as the monthly Community Markets from April to September.
 
On its doorstep is a host of outdoor activities including canoeing, kayaking, archery, golfing, fishing, hill walking, low level walking, cycling and even husky dog sled rides.


The Scottish raspberry industry was born here, and in the summer, you can buy just picked produce fresh from the fields or from farm shops.  Wildlife is frequently spotted at nearby Auchintaple Loch or the Scottish Wildlife Trust reserve, Loch of the Lowes.

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Bluebell (Darroch) Woods

The route mainly follows good level paths with gentle gradients.  From the beginning of April some of the woodlands are covered in bluebells making for a lovely photo. 

If you follow the path at White Loch you may also see... read more

http://www.pkc.gov.uk/media/25245/Blairgowrie-path-network-leaflet/pdf/blairgowrie_paths_2014

Darroch Wood
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Bluebell (Darroch) Woods

The Bluebell Wood trail is a two-mile circular route taking in Darroch Wood, Ardblair Wood, Fingask Loch and White Loch where, as well as bluebells in the oak woodlands, osprey are regularly seen fishing

http://www.pkc.gov.uk/media/25245/Blairgowrie-path-network-leaflet/pdf/blairgowrie_paths_2014

Darroch Wood
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Blairgowrie

The busy town is the main start point for the 64-mile circular Cateran Trail which follows historic drove roads used by cattle rustlers, known as caterans, and offers a network of walking routes for all... read more

https://www.discoverblairgowrie.co.uk/

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Blairgowrie

Sitting on the banks of the River Ericht, Blairgowrie offers access to year-round facilities and an ideal place to begin or end your SnowRoads adventure.

https://www.discoverblairgowrie.co.uk/

Cargill's Leap

Donald Cargill was born in Rattray and was a Presbyterian minister and Covenanter. The Covenanters pledged to maintain their own way of worship following the signing of the National Covenant in 1638.  But during the latter half of... read more

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Cargill's Leap

A short walk from Blairgowrie along the River Ericht will take you to Cargill’s Leap - the point at which the famous Covenanter, Donald Cargill, is said to have escaped Government troops by jumping across the river.

Oakbank Mill

The mill originally worked as a flax mill, but laterly was mostly spinning jute. 

It was built by James Grimond and was the first mill in Scotland to spin jute successfully. After the decline of Jute industry the mill was forced... read more

Oakbank Road, Blairgowrie

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Oakbank Mill

The Oakbank Mill is a three-storey derelict mill building which sits on the banks of the River Ericht at Blairgowrie.

Oakbank Road, Blairgowrie

The Cateran Trail

With stunning scenery and delightful villages, perfect for stopping to recharge and refuel, the Cateran Trail has something for everyone looking for a bit of an adventure.  Fill your boots with woodlands, glens, moors and... read more

https://www.pkct.org/Pages/Category/long-distance-trails

01738 477 400

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The Cateran Trail

Blairgowrie town centre is the start point for the 64-mile circular Cateran Trail which offers a network of walking routes for all abilities.

https://www.pkct.org/Pages/Category/long-distance-trails

01738 477 400

Blairgowrie