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Blair Atholl And Struan

Glen Banvie and the Falls of Bruar – Highland Perthshire

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United Kingdom

Scotland

Perth and Kinross

Blair Atholl And Struan

Glen Banvie and the Falls of Bruar – Highland Perthshire

Hard

4.4

(23)

120

hikers

Glen Banvie and the Falls of Bruar – Highland Perthshire

06:05

22.1km

360m

Hiking

This loop above Blair Atholl has plenty going for it. From stupendous mountain views and glorious woodland to a spectacularly cascading burn and stunning wildlife.

You begin from Blair Atholl station, pick up the path along the River Tilt, before venturing northwest to the hamlet of Old Blair. Use the…

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.74 km

The Whim Folly

Highlight • Viewpoint

This beguiling structure is a hilltop folly that dates back to 1761 and enjoys a beautiful panorama. Part of the Blair Castle estate, it was built by Lord John Murray, …

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12.7 km

Falls of Bruar

Highlight • Waterfall

The Falls of Bruar were immortalised by legendary Scots Romantic poet Robert Burns in his ‘The Humble Petition of Bruar Water’. This wonderful series of cascades can be explored thanks …

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13.1 km

Upper Footbridge, Bruar Gorge

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The path up from the lower bridge is good but a little steep in parts. It is on the gorge edge in parts. Care needed.

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13.8 km

Lower Falls of Bruar

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There are several spectacular waterfalls on the River Bruar. This is the first reached if ascending from the River Garry. It's said that the area wasn’t forested but, after visiting …

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22.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.2 km

3.97 km

943 m

891 m

Surfaces

15.1 km

5.27 km

749 m

607 m

312 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 5 May

10°C

0°C

23 %

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Glen Banvie and the Falls of Bruar – Highland Perthshire

The Whim Folly

Falls of Bruar

Upper Footbridge, Bruar Gorge

Lower Falls of Bruar

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