Walking

There are many paths you can take for walks around Kirkmichael. One of our favourites is to take the short section of the Cateran Trail from Kirkmichael cross country to Enochdhu then back along the road. You will also find unique walking networks around the towns and villages of Pitlochry, Dunkeld, Blairgowrie and Crieff. Why not take a walk through Black Spout Wood, in Pitlochry - an oak wood alive with red squirrels and roe deer - along the way you'll pass a cascading waterfall, a ruined castle and call into Scotland's smallest distillery at Edradour for a wee 'dram' ( just 15 minutes drive from the cottage - make sure and try some of the whisky flavoured fudge).

Many routes involve interesting diversions, such as Roman camps, medieval castles, whisky distilleries and Victorian follies - reminders of the area's important history. And with many walks based around picturesque towns and villages, it's easy to find a tearoom or Inn for refreshments and a well-earned rest.

Lovers of long distance routes will enjoy the 60-mile Cateran Trail which forms a circuit in east Perthshire starting and finishing in Blairgowrie. If you prefer hill and mountain walking then the mountains here form part of the Southern Highlands, which are generally more rounded and less rocky than their counterparts further north. They provide both an attractive venue for those on short breaks and also an excellent testing ground for less experienced hillwalkers.