THE LOWDOWN

Distance: 7.5km/4.7mls

Ascent: 230m/750ft

Time: 2-4 hours

Grading: Waymarked woodland paths and tracks. Suitable for all ages, one short climb to Melville Monument which can be omitted. Can be wet and muddy, some exposed tree roots, good footwear recommended.

Start/finish: Small car park by school at west end of Comrie (Grid ref: NN 772220), right turn from A85 between two bends.

Map: Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 Landranger Map 52 (Pitlochry & Crieff); Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 Explorer sheet OL47

Tourist Information: Tourist Information: Visitscotland, Perth icentre, 45 High Street, Perth, PH1 5TJ (Tel 01738 450600)

Public Transport: Bus services from Perth (No 15).

A view of the Deil’s Cauldron.