Walking & Wildlife in Alyth & Perthshire
The area of East Perthshire offers superb choice for walkers of all abilities. As well as numerous forest walks, there is also a range of longer walks in the Cairngorms for the fitter, more adventurous walkers. These can be accessed via Glen Isla and Glen Prosen in the south, while from Glen Clova one can walk to Loch Muick and Ballater on Royal Deeside. From the most northerly of the Angus Glens, Glen Esk, walkers can travel through the Grampians to Glen Tanar and Aboyne on Deeside.
The whole of East Perthshire is a haven for a wide variety of wildlife. Close to Alyth red squirrels and numerous native and migrant birds can be seen in the Den of Alyth, while a few miles away, at Loch Lintrathen, water birds are present in abundance all year round although the Loch is a favourite with winter visitors. There are many points all around the Loch for watching birds and there are also two hides on the north-east and north-west shores to enable birdwatchers excellent views without disturbing the birds.
Ospreys are often seen on Loch Lintrathen between April and September, while the famous Loch of the Lowes nature reserve, near Dunkeld, can offer great views of nesting Ospreys from their hides. The RSPB reserve at Loch Kinnordy, near Kirrimuir, is also worth a visit, while a little further away at Montrose basin wildfowl can be viewed in comfort at the Scottish Wildlife Trust visitor centre, just to the west of the town.
