River Earn walk from Crieff to Muthill

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Overview

After taking a bus from Muthill to Crieff, this lovely linear walk explores the town of Crieff before following the banks of the River Earn and a path through beautiful woodland. We finish the walk back in the pretty village of Muthill, which has an ancient church and a museum.

Thursday, 21 August 2025

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: 75m / 246ft
Type:: linear

OS map: 47 . . . . Local grade: C+ . . . . . . . . . There are waymarked paths but some riverside sections can be muddy and overgrown.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NT 09810 87761
Nearest postcode:: KY12 7QH
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Meeting time:: 9:30 am

Leys Park Road Car Park, Dunfermline

Starting point

Grid reference:: NN 86530 17111
Nearest postcode:: PH5 2DG
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Muthill village, Coronation Park car park for bus to Crieff

Finishing point

Grid reference:: NN 86800 17031
Nearest postcode:: PH5 2AW
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Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Muthill village centre

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