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The Top 14 Gorges in Perth and Kinross

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 14

to choose from in Perth and Kinross. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Perth and Kinross.

Last updated: October 19, 2025

Cargill's Leap

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Cargill's Leap is a narrow ravine along the River Ericht. It is named after Presbyterian minister Donald Cargill, who once leapt across the ravine to escape pursuing soldiers. During the …

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Soldier's Leap

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It's said that, during the Battle of Killiecrankie in 1689, government soldier Donald McBane successfully jumped across the river at this spot to escape pursuing Jacobites. This would have been …

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Falls of Acharn

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Absolutely stunning hidden gem and an easy short walk up from the road.

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Glen Devon (A823)

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Whilst it is an A-road, it's not too busy. Beautiful Glen, worth a visit. Gleneagles at northern end. Enjoyable climb at a steady 4% to 5% from the north.

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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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Glen Tilt Valley

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This southern section of Glen Tilt consists of a wide, hard gravel road that's easy to ride with almost any bike. Whether a road bike is a good choice is …

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Glen Tilt

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A really stunning Glen and a great through route.

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Glen Almond

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This route extends from Newton Bridge to Loch Tay. With varied gravel. We used this on one of our gravel routes.
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Den o’ Alyth

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The Den o’ Alyth is a scenic woodland where the Alyth Burn has carved dramatic cliffs of Old Red Sandstone - a rock formed 400 million years ago that was …

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View of Rumbling Bridge

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Rumbling Bridge has been rebuilt three times, each one on top of the other. Only the foundations are visible for the original bridge, but from this viewpoint bridge two can be clearly seen underneath bridge three.

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Want to see even more gorges? See the best ones in Perth and Kinross region by region:

Auchterarder And District Dunning Killiecrankie, Fincastle And Tummel Blair Atholl And Struan Mount Blair Alyth Meigle And Ardler Milnathort And Orwell Blackford Fossoway Blairgowrie And Rattray

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Already discovered everything in this region? See additional gorges in Perth and Kinross for your next adventure:

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The Top 14 Gorges in Perth and Kinross

Cargill's Leap

Soldier's Leap

Falls of Acharn

Glen Devon (A823)

Upper Footbridge, Bruar Gorge

Glen Tilt Valley

Glen Tilt

Glen Almond

Den o’ Alyth

View of Rumbling Bridge

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