The Birks of Aberfeldy

This magnificent walk inspired the Scottish poet Robert Burns. The entire route is through woodland. You are constantly surrounded by the sound of waterfalls and the wind in the trees.
Please note that there are a few passages that may cause vertigo, although the route is perfectly safe and surrounded by barriers where necessary. There are some steep steps that may discourage some people. However, overall, the route is suitable for the whole family.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.98 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 151 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 151 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 289 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 138 m

Description of the walk

Park in one of the two car parks in Aberfeldy on the edge of the A826 and the Moness Burn river.

(S/E) Walk along the road from the car park and join a crossroads.

(1) Turn left, cross the river and begin an easy climb. Follow the river to reach the bronze statue of Scottish poet Robert Burns.

(2) Continue on, reach the stairs, take them and continue to the highest point.

(3) Begin the descent to return to the river.

(4) Cross it and follow the left bank to return to the initial crossroads.

(1) Opposite, retrace your steps in the opposite direction to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 138 m - Parking nearby on the A826
  2. 1 : km 0.04 - alt. 144 m - Crossroads of the loop
  3. 2 : km 0.83 - alt. 187 m - Statue of Robert Burns
  4. 3 : km 1.46 - alt. 282 m - Highest point
  5. 4 : km 1.59 - alt. 284 m - River
  6. S/E : km 2.98 - alt. 138 m - Parking nearby on the A826

Notes

(S/E) The circular route is marked on a sign near the start.
There is no other path, so it is impossible to get lost.
It is recommended to cross the river to start the walk on the right bank (i.e. on the left as you go upstream) and come back down the path on the left bank.
(2) On the way up, you will pass a bench with a statue of the Scottish poet Robert Burns.

Worth a visit

(3) Highest point: enjoy a magnificent view of the gorges.

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