River Earn Walk, Crieff

Distance	Approximate Time	Height Gain	OS Map
9 kms	02:00 (hrs:mins)	0 metres	River Earn Walk, Crieff

Description

The River Earn flows out of the east end of Loch Earn and joins the River Tay at Bridge of Earn, shortly before the Tay estuary. Throughout the course of its journey there are many spots offering easy access to the banks and the drama of a large natural watercourse.

This walk is waymarked and starts at the Stuart and Waterford Crystal factory shop to the south of Crieff, where a large car park and coffee shop are available. The route meanders by riverbank and pleasant farmland to Muthill, a picturesque conservation village with over ninety listed buildings and some fine examples of 18th century Scottish vernacular architecture. Nearing the village the path leaves the Earn to make use of the old railway line and a quiet section of country road. Return by the same route or catch the bus back to Crieff.

The River Earn is a popular salmon fishing river and walkers are asked to keep their dogs out of the water and on a lead near livestock.

Access Info

Access from Stuart & Waterford Crystal factory shop, off the A822, south of Crieff. Car park available. Go through a small gate at the end of the car park to reach the riverbank and the start of the walk. Regular local bus service from Perth to Crieff. Crieff Tourist Information Centre can provide details of the bus service from Muthill back to Crieff.

Additional Info

The River Earn Walk forms part of the Crieff Waymarked Walks network. Excellent leaflet with outline maps available from local tourist information centres in Perthshire. The leaflet details 8 different walks in the Crieff area covering a total distance of 34 miles/55km.

As well as the factory shop for Stuart & Waterford Crystal there are a number of other attractions in Crieff. These include The Famous Grouse Experience at Glenturret Distillery, Crieff Visitors Centre and the `Stocks, Stones and Stories` Exhibition in the Town Hall. In the centre of Muthill the old church dates from the 15th century and has a Romanesque tower embedded in the west end of the nave. The surrounding graveyard is also of great interest with many gravestones dating back to the 17th century.

Coffee shop at Stuart & Waterford Crystal plus a range of cafes and eating places in Crieff. Hotel and coffee shop in the centre of Muthill.

Free Big Tree Country Guide available from any Perthshire Tourist Information Centre. Packed with information on walking, cycling and wildlife watching at over 65 woodland and countryside sites, this is the ideal companion to help you explore Perthshire?s great outdoors. See also www.perthshirebigtreecountry.co.uk