Links to details of about 250 Walks around and about Perth and Kinross - graded as: Easy; Moderate; Strenuous (fit, experienced walkers only); Very Severe (challenging routes for experienced hillwalkers only). Alert The Bestwalks Website has been discontinued.

'The Heart of Scotland Group of the Long Distance Walkers Association arranges walks roughly in the area of Perth & Kinross, Fife, Angus, Tayside and Stirling ... LDWA members and friends, whether from the area or not, are warmly invited to come on the walks.'

'Short to Moderate Distance ... Long Distance ... Hills & Mountains ... Health Walks'

'Medal Routes are three short circular walking routes that start and finish at the same location. These routes are designed to take approximately 15, 30 and 60 minutes.'

'Within Perth and Kinross there are a great deal of signposted paths, many of which connect communities and are signed from villages or towns. Local Path Networks are generally established and promoted as a result of the Council working with local communities and Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust.'

'There are endless opportunities to stretch your legs on a walking trip in Loch Lomond, The Trossachs, Stirling & Forth Valley. This historic region truly does cater for all walking abilities. Hill walkers will enjoy the towering peaks of "Rob Roy Country" while a gentler stroll can be found along woodland trails. Roam some of the 720 square miles of the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park or walk the scene of Robert the Bruce's famous victory in 1314 at Bannockburn.'

'Was built towards the end of the 16th century and replaced an earlier route called Comyn's Road, constructed by David Comyn, Lord of Badenoch. Although there are few precise facts about when the latter was laid, the route was certainly in use during the 16th century. The story goes that Comyn created his link between Blair Atholl and Kingussie to transport a particularly fine ale from an inn near the Perthshire village to his Badenoch home ...'