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Perth & District Group

Enjoy twice-weekly walks in the beautiful hills, countryside and coast of Perthshire, Fife and Angus in friendly company with Perth & District Ramblers.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

A leisurely, low-level there-and-back walk along the picturesque upper reaches of the River Almond from Newton Bridge in the Sma' Glen.  Depending on the group, we shall go as far as Conichan or possibly continue to Clach na Tiompan.  The walk is on a good, hard and level track.

Saturday, 13 December 2025
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
45.7m / 150ft
Type:
circular

Grade C   RADO

Please book with walk leader at least 2 days before walk.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NO 08867 22576
Nearest postcode:
PH2 0PX
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Meeting time:
9:00 am

Broxden P+R, lower car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NN 88843 31444
Nearest postcode:
PH8 0EQ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Layby before Newton Bridge on the A822 between Gilmerton & Amulree. There are 3 laybys in close proximity to Newton Bridge but please park carefully, as this can be a popular spot.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking