Salmon Trail, Blair Atholl

Salmon Trail is a mostly surfaced out-and-back beside the River Garry, from the wooden footbridge at Blair Atholl to the Quarry Road gate. Plan on about four miles round trip and around two hours. The two-mile figure is the way to the gate; you retrace that line to finish. It is a gentle riverside walk overall, with short steep sections and some rough, uneven ground.

The walk starts through Blair Atholl on pavement and minor road, then tracks the river on surfaced paths. Turn around at the Quarry Road gate. There is no need to push on if you want the shorter, quieter river outing; the longer continuation toward Killiecrankie is a different walk.

Herons, dippers and other water birds may be about, and salmon migrate through the Garry. The salmon run is most likely from June to October, though sightings are never guaranteed. Dogs are welcome in the National Park; keep them close, follow any local signs and take extra care around livestock or ground-nesting birds.

Use the wooden footbridge beside Atholl Country Life Museum on the B8079 as your start. A dedicated trail car park, public toilets and drinking water were not confirmed. The museum is next to the route and is listed with parking and toilets, but check access before relying on those facilities. If you continue beyond the gate toward Killiecrankie, the road below the A9 carries quarry lorries; watch for them and step aside.