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Canal / Riverside Circular

Crieff: Lady Mary's Walk and the River Earn

Tayside

Distance
3.2 mi
Est. time
2h
Difficulty
Medium
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About this walk

Start at the public car park beside Taylor Park and MacRosty Park on Turretbank Road. Use the short roadside approach over the Bridge of Turret to Laggan Road, then follow the signed Lady Mary's Walk into the woodland. The path reaches the River Earn and follows its wooded northern bank westwards. At the western end, join the old drove-road route back towards Crieff and return over the Turret bridge to the car park.

Allow around two hours for the circuit, including time beside the river. The riverside section has established paths beneath mature trees, with some slopes, roots and places that become muddy after rain. The approach and return include residential roads, so take care at junctions. This route follows the lower river and woodland paths; the climb to Laggan Hill is a separate option.

The walk takes its name from Lady Mary Murray of Ochtertyre. The riverbank is a good place to pause and look for herons or dippers, but keep back from the water and avoid the route when flooding affects the paths. Dogs should stay under close control.

Taylor Park and adjoining MacRosty Park are useful landmarks for the start. Crieff's shops and cafes are a short walk away, but carry water and waterproofs. Check parking signs and any notices at the trail entrances. Route information: Perth & Kinross Council's Crieff Path Network leaflet and Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust's walking resources.

Walk details

County
Tayside
Walk type
Circular
Category
Canal / Riverside
Distance
3.2 mi (5.2 km)
Est. time
2h
Explorer
Yes, off the beaten track

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