Cochrage Muir Trail – Upper Lunch Hut loop from Alyth
Cochrage Muir Trail – Upper Lunch Hut loop from Alyth
Cochrage Muir Trail – Upper Lunch Hut loop from Alyth
06:53
85.5km
1,330m
Mountain biking
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 23, 2026
Tips
Includes a very steep uphill segment
You may need to push your bike.
After 44.7 km for 1.03 km
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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9.84 km
Plash Mill
Archaeological Site
12.9 km
Knockie Wood
Forest
13.2 km
Knockie Viewpoint
Highlight • Viewpoint
View and seating area looking southeast over Blairgowrie; a good place for a rest and photos. Access from the north via a wide circa 200m grass path from the excellent asphalt road up from Blairgowrie. To the southeast, there's a dirt and gravel track down into north Blairgowrie. An alternative dirt path to the east through Knockie Wood from the asphalt road is also available.
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20.4 km
Cochrage Muir Trail
Highlight • Viewpoint
Cochrage Muir, nestled in the rolling hills of Perthshire, offers a tranquil escape for nature enthusiasts and cyclists. Known for its sweeping views, rugged paths, and heather-covered moorland, this serene spot feels untouched by time. Its network of trails is perfect for gravel cycling or a peaceful hike, with wildlife often making surprise appearances. Cochrage Muir’s wild charm won’t disappoint whether you're seeking solitude or scenic exploration. A true gem in Scotland’s natural landscape!
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23.6 km
Blackcraig Forest
Forest
24.2 km
View of Strathardle from the Forest Track Junction
Highlight • Forest
Scenic viewpoint looking east(ish) over Strathardle. Highlight at a three-way junction: northwest-ish up into Blackcraig Forest, northeast-ish down into Strahardle and possibly the main road, or southeast-ish through the forest and up onto Cochrage Muir. All good forest gravel vehicle tracks.
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32.6 km
Strathardle Trail Gates
Highlight • Trail
A scenic spot to gate-your-mind-in-order.
We need to talk about gates; there's good news and bad news.
Heading north to Kirkmichael (Good news): You're on the home straight(ish); there's just one more pedestrian gate to handle with your bike. The track, then service road, flows quickly from here; you'll potentially be in Kirkmichael in literally a few minutes.
Heading South (Bad News): Towards Blackcraig-castle, -forest, or -hill there's tracks, bad tracks, muddy tracks and paths and not-very-nice paths and gates; oh so many many gates. Fortunately, most gates are the 'modern' metal self-closing, easy-to-open type; still a pain with a bike. Did anyone mention gates...
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34.8 km
Strathardle Highland Games
Highlight • Structure
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37.5 km
Heather Trail Through Deforested Hills
Highlight • Trail
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44.0 km
Upper Lunch Hut
Highlight • Mountain Hut
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45.7 km
View of Spittal of Glenshee from An Lairig Summit (Cateran Trail High Point)
Highlight • Viewpoint
Obviously scenic with excellent views over the Spittal of Glenshee. The high point on the Cateran Trail from Enochdhu (west) to Spittal of Glenshee (east). From the west, the track up to the hut (research Queen Victoria and the missing tea kettle) is good vehicle-wide gravel, thereafter for the final 1km or so to the 'summit' it's a steep dirt and rock path; a mix of eMTB rideable and hike-n-bike. East-side track/path: an uncomplicated gravity downhill dirt and grass path all the way to Spittal of Glenshee. This is also the boundary of the Cairngorms National Park that's on the east side.
Tip by
85.5 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
31.0 km
26.1 km
14.0 km
8.32 km
6.14 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
26.5 km
18.5 km
16.1 km
14.5 km
9.30 km
596 m
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Elevation
Highest point (640 m)
Lowest point (40 m)
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