Cateran Trail

The Cateran Trail is Scotland’s first circular long-distance route. Winding through a mixture of farmland, moorland and woodland; 103 km (64 miles) of fully waymarked paths.

The Trail starts in Blairgowrie takes in nearly all of the Glenshee area from the moors above Bridge of Cally to the rich farmlands of Strathardle before heading over the heather moors to the grandeur of upper Glenshee. It is here at the Spittal of Glenshee that the trail goes straight past Glenbeag Mountain Lodges.

Follow in the footsteps of the Caterans – marauding cattle thieves from the Middle Ages.

For maximum ease and enjoyment, walk the Trail at a leisurely pace in five stages.

Along the Trail, wide open views reveal distant hills interrupted by mixed woods of gnarled birch, oak and ash, and more recent forest plantations.

The trail takes on average 4-5 days and can be found on OS Map Landranger 43 and 53.

See the Glenshee Outdoor Activity Guide for more walking information locally in Glenshee.