Forests & woodlands · Central Scotland
Cateran Trail
In or near Coupar Angus.
Cateran Trail in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Cateran Trail is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
The Cateran Trail is a 64-mile circular walking route through the scenic landscapes of Perthshire and the Angus glens. It is divided into five stages and can be accessed at any point along the way, following historic paths used by cattle thieves in the past. The trail offers diverse terrain, including farmland, forests, and moors, making it suitable for various outdoor activities.
From the Wikipedia article
The Cateran Trail is a 103-kilometre (64 mi) circular long-distance walking route in central Scotland. The trail has no official beginning or end and can be joined at any stage. The route was established, way-marked and is now maintained by, the Perth & Kinross Countryside Trust. A variety of terrain is covered by the trail including farmland, mountains and forest. The path itself follows old drovers' roads, minor paved roads and farm tracks and can be walked in 4 or 5 days. It is now designated as one of Scotland's Great Trails by NatureScot. As of 2018 it was estimated that around 8,000 people were using the trail each year.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 56.5919, -3.3361
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH10 6NE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Opening
- Sa[-1] 09:30+
- Official site
- www.pkct.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q5051894 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Cateran Trail (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cateran Trail?
- Cateran Trail is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH10 6NE).
- What is Cateran Trail?
- Cateran Trail in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cateran Trail?
- Drivers can use postcode PH10 6NE.
- Is Cateran Trail free to visit?
- Yes, Cateran Trail is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cateran Trail?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PH10 6NE. It sits within the Angus and Perthshire Glens parliamentary constituency.