Stones of the Ascent
© Perthshire Treks
Pitlochry
Stones of the Ascent (half-day)
This super half-day walk takes you along part of the Rob Roy Way to an ancient stone circle and then on to a high moor offering great views of the area.
This super half-day walk starts and finishes at the Pitlochry iCentre in the main street of Pitlochry. The route takes in the "bouncy" suspension bridge to Port-na-Craig, part of the Rob Roy Way and Clachan an Diridh - the "stones of the ascent" - an ancient stone circle. The route then takes you out on to the moor, where the views down to Pitlochry and across to nearby hills and mountains are, on a good day, excellent. A good track takes you down to Fonab and then Port-na-Craig. From here, we can visit Pitlochry Dam and its famous fish ladder. There is a very good cafe overlooking the dam which is a good place to reward yourselves with a cup of coffee and a piece of lovely cake!
The walk is 12km in length, with 350m of ascent, and is classed as strenuous due to its length. It takes about 4 hours + stops.
The walk will be private and is available for a group of up to six people through our online booking system. If you have a larger group, please contact us to discuss.
You will need to bring with you a pair of good trekking shoes or boots, waterproofs, a small rucksack, some warm spare clothing, hand sanitiser, a face mask and something to eat and drink. Children over the age of 12 are welcome on this walk but they must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Sorry, but no dogs.
The walk will be private and is available for a group of up to six people through our online booking system. If you have a larger group, please contact us to discuss. To see what dates are available, prices, our terms & conditions and to book on this walk, please go to our website at: https://www.perthshiretreks.scot/half-day-walks-near-Pitlochry.
From £30 per adult
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May — October
Contact details
1 Kinnaird Braes
Pitlochry
Perthshire
Scotland
PH16 5GY
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Perthshire Treks
Explore. Connect. Enjoy. Perthshire Treks provides guided walking adventures, off the beaten track, in Perthshire and elsewhere in the Scottish Highlands. We'll help you to get outdoors, connect with nature and explore our fantastic countryside and its history. We provide two half-day guided walks in Highland Perthshire through the spring, summer and autumn. We also provide bespoke walking adventures in Highland Perthshire based around you and your needs - tell us what you'd like to do and we'll help you achieve it! Please contact us to find out more about what we offer.
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