Upper Footbridge, Bruar Gorge – Lower Falls of Bruar loop from Blair Atholl

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Perth and Kinross

Blair Atholl And Struan

Upper Footbridge, Bruar Gorge – Lower Falls of Bruar loop from Blair Atholl

Moderate

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Upper Footbridge, Bruar Gorge – Lower Falls of Bruar loop from Blair Atholl

04:46

17.1km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 1.69 km for 403 m

Permit required

After 2.24 km for 418 m

Permit required

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

506 m

Blair Castle

Highlight • Castle

From the main road, you can't see much of the castle, although the white building is immediately noticeable as soon as you pass through the greenery. To truly see the castle, you really have to visit it.

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788 m

River in Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Natural

10.4 km

Upper Falls and Viewpoint, Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Forest

The path to the large waterfall is very easy to walk throughout.

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10.6 km

Upper Footbridge, Bruar Gorge

Highlight • Bridge

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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11.4 km

Lower Falls of Bruar

Highlight • Waterfall

There are several spectacular waterfalls on the River Bruar. This is the first reached if ascending from the River Garry. It's said that the area wasn’t forested but, after visiting in 1787, Robert Burns petitioned the Duke of Atholl to plant trees and shrubs.

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11.7 km

Stone Bridge Over the Gorge, Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Bridge

A small pedestrian tunnel allows access under this railway line.

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11.9 km

House of Bruar Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

A massive food hall and restaurant space with seating indoors and outside, serving from breakfast through the day. The food hall is extensive.

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11.9 km

Clan Donnachaidh Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Donnachaidh Museum celebrates the history of the Donnachaidh Clan. Find out about the history of the clan and local life in the area.
Open 10:00 - 17:00 every day.

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17.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.57 km

5.18 km

4.03 km

315 m

Surfaces

7.75 km