Cateran Trail

A Circular Walk in the Heart of Scotland

The Cateran Trail is a circular walk of 64 miles (104 km) that starts in Blairgowrie, near Perth, and follows in the footsteps of cattle-rustlers (caterans). This waymarked Trail can be completed comfortably within five days. It follows ancient paths through glens, mountains and farmland of Highland Perthsire, with fine scenery, heritage and wildlife. Gradients are gentle to moderate, and various route options are described, including a weekend Minitrail.

This guidebook is a fully revised edition, with large-scale Footprint mapping, updated text, 40 new photographs and in a handier format. It contains everything you need to plan and enjoy your holiday:

• Details of each Trail section showing distance, terrain and food/drink stops
  
• Foreword by adventurer and explorer Polly Murray
  
• Background on caterans, farming and wildlife
  
• Planning information for transport and accommodation
  
• Lavishly illustrated, with 90 colour photographs
  
• 8 pages of detailed mapping of the route at 1:50,000
  
• Rucksack-friendly format, printed on rainproof paper