Kenabe two

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Excellent route, low level, riverside path. Correctly mapped. Some pastureland, with sheep and a few cows at the far side of a field when I walked through. 

May be difficult for wheelers, as the short stretch of path beside the River Lyon is narrow and rough, with tree roots. Also some of the bridges over burns flowing into the River Tay have a small step up to them. No stiles, all gates self closing. Walked mid June, the whole path had been recently strimmed except the first 200m east of Comrie Bridge, beside the River Lyon, through woodland to the first field.

The route is waymarked as Riverside Path, and River Tay Way. I walked along the road longer than I needed to: west of Balloch Park Luxury Lodges there's an off road path which is not waymarked from the west. Also at Farlayer car park (for fishermen) the farmer was working in the riverside field so I initially took to the track that the tractor had arrived on. I soon realised that I needed to keep next to the river.

The route runs along the road for about a mile southwest of Comrie Bridge, crossing the River Lyon on the road bridge, but it is a quiet road with reasonable sight lines.

Paths could be muddy during periods of wet weather, but was fine when I walked it during an extended dry period. It would also become flooded during times of high water flow in the River Tay.

I have given the route 5 stars, as it was mainly off road, level,  well waymarked,  and interesting. No settlements en route but a cafe is available some days, at Karelia House west of Comrie Bridge. It is softer  going than kenabe1.

Interest at the Kenmore end - a monument which it is possible to ascend using narrow steps. A scenic cottage. Almost constant views of the river. Views to Schiehallion from the vicinity of Comrie Bridge. Also views to more distant hills and the tree clad slopes above the Appin of Dull. The only things detracting from the visual experience were the large electricity pylons crossing the route, and the smaller electrical supply lines running beside the route in its central portion.

A lovely route along the river with views of Schiehallion. I walked from Kenmore to Aberfeldy and it’s all low level. There were cattle in the fields just after the River Lyon and sometimes they have access to the river path. On the section opposite Dull there are some holes in the footpath to watch out for where the river bank is slumping.

I’d thoroughly recommend this route and if you combined it with Kenabe one then you have a circular route.

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