Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 17 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.
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Hiking Highlight
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 …
Tip by Dan Hobson
Hiking Highlight
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 …
Tip by Alex Foxfield
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Road Cycling Highlight
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.
Tip by jill2wheels
Hiking Highlight
Absolutely stunning hidden gem and an easy short walk up from the road.
Tip by Ned
Hiking Highlight
The Falls of Moness is a cascading waterfall on the Moness Burn in the Birks of Aberfeldy, a woodland that was made famous in a poem by Scottish poet Robert …
Tip by Dan Hobson
Hiking Highlight
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.
Tip by Karl 🇬🇧 🏴
Hiking Highlight
In summer when the sun is pouring through the trees this is a beautiful scenic place and a route to take. It's a bit gloomy and dark when the sun isn't shining.
Tip by Karl 🇬🇧 🏴
Mountain Biking Highlight (Segment)
This route extends from Newton Bridge to Loch Tay. With varied gravel. We used this on one of our gravel routes.
See
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for the full route
Tip by Wendy Duigan
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Collection by Comrie Croft
Cycling Collection by Alice Baddeley
Cycling Collection by The Racing Collective
Hiking Collection by Dan Hobson
Mountain Biking Collection by Katherine Moore
Mountain Biking Collection by Katherine Moore
Mountain Biking Collection by Katherine Moore
Hiking Collection by Dan Hobson
Mountain Biking Collection by Cycling UK
Mountain Biking Collection by Katherine Moore
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