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Blair Atholl And Struan

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

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Perth and Kinross

Blair Atholl And Struan

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

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

04:47

17.1km

330m

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 9, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 1.56 km for 405 m

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After 2.10 km for 604 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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378 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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661 m

River in Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Natural

10.3 km

Falls of Bruar

Highlight • Waterfall

The Falls of Bruar were immortalised by legendary Scots Romantic poet Robert Burns in his ‘The Humble Petition of Bruar Water’. This wonderful series of cascades can be explored thanks …

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10.5 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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10.7 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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11.5 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 …

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11.8 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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12.0 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

7.49 km

5.29 km

4.09 km

245 m

Surfaces

9.28 km

5.59 km

1.47 km

659 m

114 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Wednesday 15 July

28°C

12°C

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

Blair Castle

River in Cairngorms National Park

Falls of Bruar

Upper Falls and Viewpoint, Cairngorms National Park

Upper Footbridge, Bruar Gorge

Lower Falls of Bruar

Stone Bridge Over the Gorge, Cairngorms National Park

Clan Donnachaidh Museum

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