Local Walks
Around Aberfeldy you’ll find everything from easy riverside wanders to longer hikes with epic views - forests, waterfalls, Munros and quiet trails are all right on our doorstep. A few local recommendations are listed below.
Birks of Aberfeldy - Short but scenic circular walk through a gorge with waterfalls and bridges. Immortalized by Robert Burns. Steep in places but very rewarding for the effort. Distance: ~ 2 km (1.2 miles). Time: around 1–1.5 hours.
Kenmore Hill - This lovely walk above Kenmore offers an easy climb with panoramic views over Loch Tay and the surrounding Highlands. Distance - 5 km (3 mile) circular hike taking around 1.5–2 hours.
Weem Forest - Quiet woodland trails with good views over the Tay Valley. Options range from gentle paths to steeper climbs. Less busy than nearby hotspots. Distance: 3–10+ km (various routes). Time: 1.5–4 hours depending on route
Rob Roy Way - A long-distance route from Drymen to Pitlochry, passing lochs, forests, and glens tied to Rob Roy MacGregor. Distance: ~127 km (79 miles) total. Time: 5–7 days. Flexible sections, many people just walk shorter stretches.
Ben Lawers - One of Scotland’s highest Munros (1,214 m). Popular ridge walks with big mountain views and rare alpine plants. Can be extended to include nearby peaks. Distance: 6–12 km depending on route. Time: 4–6 hours
Schihallion - Iconic, symmetrical Munro with a well-built path. Steady climb and very popular. Famous for its role in an 18th-century experiment to measure Earth’s mass. Distance: ~7 km (4.5 miles) out-and-back. Time: 4–5 hours.