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Explosions taking place in Perthshire Woodlands and Forests!
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Don't worry it's perfectly safe to visit Perthshire's woods and forests this autumn ... we're referring to explosions of colour!
In fact if you want to enjoy one of the best arboreal displays of autumn colours in Scotland we'd strongly recommend a visit. Perthshire is well renowned for its magnificent natural environment and as a destination for all seasons with lots to see and do. Arguably however, Perthshire is at its best when the tree lined hillsides and glens explode into a wild array of blazing coppers, ochres, reds and golds and the many jewel like lochs and rivers perfectly reflect this rich glory!
VisitScotland in co-operation with the National Trust for Scotland Ranger Service and many others enthralled by this magical time of year maintain an Autumn Colours hotline (01796 472215/472751) in order to give visitors updated information on where to see the best woodland and forest colours in Perthshire.
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Autumn Colours Update
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Visit Perthshire during autumn and see the stunning autumnal scene of coppers, golds, reds and ochres for yourself and enjoy an evening visit to the Enchanted Forest - a sound and light extravaganza taking place between the 22nd October - 7th November 2010.
Some of the best places to witness our autumn colours are:
Garry Bridge Car Park
From the bridge look up the Pass of Killiecrankie, where the tree-covered slopes frame a view of Carn Liath, and south over the birch woodland above Loch Faskally. You can walk upriver to the Killiecrankie Visitor Centre or downriver to the rapids at the Linn of Tummel. A longer walk, all the way round Loch Faskally, is also possible. See the map board in the car park.
Queen’s View Visitor Centre
Visit the classic viewpoint, where Queen Victoria picnicked in 1866. The centre is a focal point and you can learn about Scottish forestry in the exhibition and enjoy refreshments in the tearoom. Open 10am-6pm until October.
Allean Forest
The car park is first right after Queen’s View. There are three waymarked walks (of 1, 2 and 2.5 miles), a long, high level cycle ride from Allean through Errochty Forest and a permanent orienteering course. See the map board or get information at Queen’s View Visitor Centre.
Tummel Bridge
From the car park by the old Wade bridge there is a short woodland trail.
Kinloch Rannoch
Stop at the car park and picnic site just before the village for a lovely view over the wooded riverbank to Schiehallion. From the centre of the village walk past the garage to the pretty waterfall on the Allt Mor. Here a map board shows two short walks through woodland and beside the river.
Rannoch Forest
The main car park and picnic site is at Carie, where there is open space, an oakwood and conifer plantations. From here there are three waymarked walks (of 0.75, 1.5 and 5mls).
Braes of Foss
The car park here is mainly used by people climbing Schiehallion. The mountain is a superb viewpoint, but you can also picnic or take a short stroll.
Drummond Hill
The forested slopes of Drummond Hill dominate the surrounding landscape and provide a fine backdrop to Taymouth Castle and the village of Kenmore. The south face overlooks Loch Tay and is planted with larches which turn golden yellow and are at their best in either early morning or late evening sunshine.
Tomphubil Lime Kiln
From the car park, which is passed just after joining the B846 south of Tummel Bridge, there are marvellous views over Loch Kinardochy and beyond.
Linn of Tummel
At the small car park near the Coronation footbridge, which is just upstream from the rapids, you can join the Pitlochry walks network or just admire the birch woodland.
Clunie Power Station
Look out for the memorial arch and drive down to the picnic field on the edge of Loch Faskally for great views across the water to Faskally Wood.
Craigvinean Forest
Whether viewed while passing on the A9 or from the many walks which pass through the wood, Craigvinean in autumn is always stunning.
Weem Wood
The mix of broadleaves and conifers, the changing colours of oak, rowan, ash, sycamore, cherry, elm and birch contrast with the dark green backdrop of pine, spruces and Douglas fir to highlight the grey crags of the spectacular Weem Wood.
Click here for more information and ideas on things to see and do this Autumn in Perthshire.
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