Our adventure to Perth – immerse yourself in Bonnie Scotland

SUMMARY

Date: Friday July 31st to Friday August 7th 2026 – 7 nights and 6 days guided walks and an optional activity/rest day

Guide: Sue Blaikie – your local guide

Walking Grade: 2 Goats (top end)  as we do some beautiful walks to discover this fairly unknown part of Scotland. This is a walking and cultural experience. Most of the walks will be averaging 4-6 hours and include uneven terrain and ascents.  All walks will require a level of endurance and fitness. Walking poles are recommended.

There could be an option for you  to stretch your legs and try some of the Scottish mountains including one of Scotland’s Munros ( mountains over 3000ft) Ben Chonzie.

There will be some cultural trips and options to have rest times and perhaps a spa!

Base: our base is the charming town of Crieff in the heart of Perthshire and a hub for exploring this beautiful area. We stay in the family run Leven House  You can be sure of a warm Scottish welcome with a hearty local breakfast to kick start your day.

Getting there: there are many routes to Crieff and we can advise depending where you are coming from.

Stirling is the easiest place to get to with trains connecting from Glasgow or Perth from Edinburgh. We will arrange pick ups from Stirling or Perth  to Crieff and return.

Flights into London or Glasgow connect with trains to Gleneagles where it is a short taxi drive to Crieff (must be pre booked) You may want to spend extra time in the area and we can assist.

Arrivals: Arrive by 4pm for check in and a briefing with your guide.  There will be a short orientation walk before dinner together in Crieff.

Departures: There will be an option of a morning walk so plan trains/travel after 14.00 if you would like to walk.

Price: £1,950 per person solo occupancy in ensuite room ( this includes everything you will need for the week) 

If you bring a partner/friend and share a room the price is £1700 per person – we will adjust your invoice after paying your deposit of £200 per person.

Price includes:

• 7 nights Bed and Breakfast accommodation in en-suite solo occupancy room
• All packed lunches for your 6 walking/activity days
• All evening meals on 7 nights
• Expert local guiding for the week
• Pick up and return – from Stirling Train Station
• Local Transport needed for walks
• A hotbox/spa and paddle board activity on your free day ( you need to request you would like this on booking)

Not included:

• Travel to Stirling
• Additional drinks not included above

DETAILS

Beautiful Perthshire is in the geographical heart of Scotland and  conveniently situated within easy distance of Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness. It has dramatic mountains, glens and lochs, ancient castles and unspoilt nature with many options for walking, hiking and other outdoor pursuits.

It is also known as Big Tree Country and boasts some of Europe’s most impressive  woodlands with ancient Scots Pines and many of these are easily accessible on well-marked paths and trails.

Crieff was once a popular cattle market with drovers bringing their cattle from as far as the Outer Hebrides. It has become a hub for tourism with many different activities locally, hiking trails and some great cafes and restaurants. It also has the Caithness Glass Visitor centre and the Famous Grouse Whisky Distillery.

ITINERARY

Please note that itineraries can always change due to the weather. Our guides know the area and please trust that they will plan your holiday to give you the best experience. Flexibility and a sense of adventure is always helpful. Expect to be doing full days of walking.

You guide will brief you each evening/morning about the days walk.

Day 1 Friday July 31st – arrival around 4pm for introductions and briefing with a short local walk round Crieff for orientation.

Welcome Evening Meal together in Crieff.

Hikes you will do during your week.  Sue,your guide, will discuss with you the evening before each day as they may vary due to weather.

Hike 1 Crieff to Comrie Croft 11.5 kms – mostly flat Ascent 182m, Descent 212m

We leave Crieff to do a beautiful woodland walk beside the river. We then pick up a disused railway track and stop off at Comrie Croft for a well deserved break. From here there is the option to return via a slightly different but similar length route along the River Earn or catch the local bus back to Crieff. We like to give options for those that want to stretch legs a little more and for those who are happy to return and relax back at the hotel or in Crieff. We will all join up later.

Hike  2 – Local Comrie/Crieff 18 kms Ascent 479m Descent 476m

More challenging walk in Crieff and Comrie area. Today we will continue our journey west and catch the local bus to Comrie Croft and walk through the woodlands, up to a monument for some spectacular view and then down the river Laggan viewing the Deil’s(Devil’s) Cauldron and on  towards the village of Comrie. From here there is an option to go for a river dip for those that want to test the Scottish waters. Return by bus to Crieff (20 mins.

Hike 3 Killin and the Falls of Dochart

Minibus to outskirts of Killin where we will walk some of the Glenogle Trail across the Kyber Pass of Scotland and over the 12 arch Viaduct and then head down to Killin to see the Falls of Dochart This is part of the Rob Roy Way. Look around Killin and stop for refreshments.

Hike 4 Comrie Croft Carn Chois Loop or slighlty longer Ben Chonzie Munro Loop
17.56 KMs Ascent 862m Descent 827m taking in the top of Carn Chois at 783m

This route does have a short section of an unpathed potentially boggy area linking the saddle to the path below but the views and scenery are worth it.

Hike 5 Ben Vrackie  9 kms Elevation 700 metres  4 -5 hours

Less than a hours drive away is Pitlochry where we will hike up to Ben Vrackie with spectacular views on a clear day.We will explore around Pitlochry before heading up to House of Bruar where there is an optional short 1 hour circular walk to the Falls of Bruar. The House of Bruar has some impressive shops and a great deli and cafe.

A day off from hiking mid week – to relax and perhaps have some fun on the Loch.
It is possible to incorporate both these activities into one day and we recommend them both.

Paddleboarding on Loch Earn. This is an hours session with instruction, all equipment, and wetsuit hire included.

Hot box and Sauna on Loch Tay .This is a very popular activity.
The hotbox experience is 2 hours and includes use of the Outdoor Hot pool, Sauna, Steam room, Jetty and the Loch Tay slide. There is a small private beach and relaxing outdoor terrace all surrounded by magnificent views.
Complementary robes, fresh towels, fruit infused water, cake and access to the HotBox are also included.

Day 8 Friday August 7th Departure after breakfast.

There will be an option for a short walk depending on travel times.