Kitty's Bridge

Kitty Swanson's bridge over the river Ericht, was supposedly the half way point of our walk, but not today it wasn't.

River Ericht Walk

Distance: 8 miles/13km
Approximate Time: 180 minutes
Height Gain: none
Further Info: Part of Blairgowrie Paths Network - leaflet available from the VisitScotland Information Centre in Blairgowrie.

A long circular walk by the banks of the River Ericht and through mixed countryside. The route begins near to the Wellmeadow in the centre of Blairgowrie - look out for the colour coded signposts at the start point on the bridge. The area is famed for its delicious soft fruit and huge fields of raspberries, wheat and barley are a feature on the early part of the walk. Further on the route hugs the river bank, crossing at Kitty Swanson's Bridge, a spot where, for many years in the late 1800's, Kitty operated a ferry crossing and lived in a nearby cottage. The return back to town is notable for the tremendous unfolding views of the Sidlaw Hills and the historical interest of old mills by the river. Refreshments, shops and car parking available in Blairgowrie.
(Perthshire .co.uk)

We saw some evidence of the wildlife we looked for, but none of the actual animal.

Knawed trees. (Sounds like some kind of disease).

Beaver in the area perhaps.

According to The Scotsman, they are a pest. I am slightly keen to see one now.

The legs are slightly tired, my back is more than slightly stiff, but I really enjoy my day with Biggest bro L.
Thanks for Lunch and the exercise and all the "Setting the world to rights".

I will sleep well tonight.