Highland Perthshire Walking & Cycling: History and Archaeology Birnam to Bankfoot via Glen Garr - and back by bus! 2145 This walk begins in Birnam, following the Birnam Glen path up to just beyond Balhomish, then taking a left off into the fields leading into Glen Garr - a very old droving right of way.&nbsp; After you arrive at Upper Obney, follow the minor road into Bankfoot.&nbsp; If you've got your timing right, you can wait at the bus stop by the school for the bus to take you back to Birnam.<br /><br />The alternative of course is to take the bus to Bankfoot from Perth, walk across to Birnam and from there the bus back to Perth. A great day out either way, with options for food and drink both in Bankfoot and Birnam! Falls of Bruar from Blair Castle 1213 <p>This route has very short stretches of public road, but for the most part is a mix of tracks through the fields surrounding Blair Castle with a woodland section taking you to the farthest point at the Falls of Bruar.&nbsp; Full details on pdf route card below.</p> Castle Dow, Grandtully 213 <p>Part of the Forestry Commission's Tay Forest Park, this path is suitable for both walking and mountain bikes.&nbsp; You reach the fort, and a strange line of <strong>Victorian cairns</strong>, through mixed broadleaved woodland and then a recent plantation of Sitka spruce, which will be felled for its timber.&nbsp; There are options to carry on deeper into the forest for a longer outing, and there is space for car parking at the start.</p> The Dun 212 <p>This walk, while moderate in length, is quite steep. Commencing at Croftness Road end, on the eastern side of Urlar Burn, it follows signs into the forestry plantation and then to the up to the top of Dun Hill. At the top you will be rewarded with the discovery of an ancient Iron Age fort and spectacular views of the surrounding countryside.<br /> <br /> Photograph: Jonathan Billinger and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.</p> Loch Rannoch to Glen Lyon (Lairig Ghallabhaich) 207 <p>This route joins Loch Rannoch to Glen Lyon via an old path known as the Kirk Road, which is now a recognised right of way.&nbsp; You can start from either end of course, but if starting from the Loch Rannoch side, you can park at the Forestry Commission's Carie Car Park.&nbsp; Follow in the footsteps of generations on a path that takes in mixed woodland and moorland, with great views.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Picture opposite © <a href="http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/829" title="View profile" rel="cc:attributionURL">Lis Burke</a> and licensed for <a href="http://www.geograph.org.uk/reuse.php?id=501914">reuse</a> under this <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/" title="Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Licence" rel="license">Creative Commons Licence</a>.&nbsp; The map in the picture gallery uses pre 1960s OS data - indicative only.</p>