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Overview

We will catch the No 17 bus from Perth Bus Station at 09.35 to arrive in Forteviot at 10.08 (Those with a car may park in Bridge of Earn in time to catch the same bus at 09.52).  We will walk through Invermay Estate, passing Muckersie chapel ruins, through Ardargie, then Garblie wood, Forgandenny, Dunbarney tower and return to Bridge of Earn. Variety of scenery and interest through woodland, following part of the Water of May.

Saturday, 2 November 2024
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
200m / 656ft
Type:
linear

Local grade: C+   RADO

Mixture of unpavemented quiet road walking, pavements, farm tracks, narrower tracks and paths.  Some overgrown and muddy stretches. Gaiters useful if wet weather. Section of steps.

Please book with walk leader at least 2 days before walk

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
NO 05210 17509
Nearest postcode:
PH2 9BT
what3words:
bulletins.treetop.refusals
Start time:
10:15 am

The bus stop in the village of Forteviot.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NO 13169 18230
Nearest postcode:
PH2 9AD
what3words:
bulges.dockers.weeded
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm

Bridge of Earn bus stop for return to Perth.

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