The best running trails around Auchtergaven

Birnam Hill summit 360 spherical: https://kuula.co/share/hr1DG?logo=1&info=1&fs=1&vr=0&zoom=1&thumbs=1

After a dry spell is best. All rideable and no locked gates.

Anyone who would like to find out more about the life and work of WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (1564 to 1616), the great author of important dramas, is recommended to watch two 15-minute contributions – unfortunately only available in German – as part of the ARD series “Classics of World Literature” by and with Tilman Spengler. If you are interested, see the following links to the ARD media library: Episode -I- https://www.ardmediathek.de/video/klassiker-der-weltliteratur/william-shakespeare-i/ard-alpha/Y3JpZDovL2JyLmRlL3ZpZGVvL2JhNjg3NzQxLWEwODUtNDk4ZC05N2NiLTY0MWI2MTE2YWRkOA Episode -II- https://www.ardmediathek.de/video/klassiker-der-weltliteratur/william-shakespeare-ii/ard-alpha/Y3JpZDovL2JyLmRlL3ZpZGVvL2QxMGY1Mzk3LTZkYjQtNGMxNy05Y2RiLTA1NWM3YTNiMWFiMw

Calling all trail MTB explorers: this is one descent you don’t want to miss! From the high grounds near Craig Gibbon, a rugged gravel vehicle track drops south towards the beautiful valley of Little Glenshee. The views? Absolutely worth the effort—vast panoramas that make the bumps and jolts feel like part of the thrill. For maximum fun, ride north to south and let gravity take the reins. Just watch out for the couple of pedestrian gates nestled in deer fences along the way—they’re part of the charm, a quick pause in the adrenaline rush before you get back to cruising downhill. Get out there, embrace the challenge, and let the stunning scenery be your reward.

For Trail MTB explorers on an adventure. Let’s face it—when you hear “Roman Bridge,” you expect gladiators and emperors, but this one’s a bit of a twist. The so-called Roman Bridge on the Murthly Castle estate in Perthshire isn’t actually Roman. Shocking, I know. Built in the mid-19th century, it’s a masterpiece of Romanesque style, complete with six beautiful arches spanning the dramatic Birnam Burn. They knew how to make things grand back then, no doubt about it. This wasn’t just a simple crossing—it was a statement. Now, why the Roman name, you ask? Simple. The Victorians were obsessed with classical grandeur. They loved to borrow from the past and put their own spin on it. This bridge wasn’t about utility—it was about prestige. A Category A listing proves its national importance. But here’s the bad news. The bridge has seen better days. Time hasn’t been kind, and now it’s in poor condition, neglected like yesterday’s headlines. Sad, really. Historic Environment Scotland’s Canmore database still has photos of its glory (and its current wear and tear). If you’re a fan of heritage—and who isn’t—you should check those out. Believe me, it’s worth it. For now, this bridge remains part of Murthly’s romantic, forgotten past. Let’s hope someone swoops in with a good restoration plan—maybe even an upgrade. Wouldn’t that be something? Ref: http://canmore.org.uk/site/26972

Fairly steep and rugged with potentially lots of loose rocks and water channels after heavy rain. Watch out for the deep water gullies that cross the path.

Definitely a route to be taken heading down.

For Trail MTB explorers on an adventure. A viewpoint with a bit of a very steep-sided path - don't fall off. Heading north aka downwards from Stair Bridge, the single-track dirt and natural gravel path soon becomes probably an S2 given its steepness and the rocky surface. There are also a few water gullies crossing the path for extra interest. Heading south, aka upwards, it's a boggy dirt path for about 300m until reaching a good wide gravel vehicle track. For the buffs: The bridge was built around 1840, during Scotland’s golden age of estate grandeur; this beauty is considered the work of James Gillespie Graham.