There are 2 sections where the route follows field edges, rough tracks and trodden paths, and there are some pedestrian gates which would probably be difficult if not impossible for wheelers. Off route, about half way, lies the hamlet of Forteviot where there is a bus stop for an irregular service between Auchterarder and Perth, but no shops. From Auchterarder the route follows a footway beside the A824. At Nether Coul it takes a signposted path around the edge of a field on a trodden route. It heads away from the noisy A9 to Drumtogle where the route is signposted, but the track shown on the map does not exist. There are many possible routes, all downhill, into the city centre, and this route is as good as any as it avoids the main roads, and in summer there is a cafe in the South Inch park....

F Berry

There are 3 sections where the route follows field edges, rough tracks and trodden paths, and therefore would not make for easy use by wheelers. At one point, although the route follows a core path, there is no actual path on the ground through or around the field so it is relatively hard going. At Nether Coul it takes a signposted path around the edge of a field on a trodden route. I walked south of the field boundary and encountered no problems, there was a narrow trodden path along the edge of the field. Here the Slowways route turns left (east, and uphill) to follow the line of the core path, however there was nothing on the ground to indicate a route, the field was in stubble but if it had been in crop it would have been more of a struggle. I had to continue around the field, adjacent to the B934, until I found a field gate at the bottom of the field, next to to the access road to Wester Cairnie. I felt that the route only deserves 2 stars, due to the preponderance of tarmac, including 7km along a quiet road, the stretch of field with no path, and a few narrow sections....

F Berry

However I can only give it one star, as the route is blocked where it is drawn through the gardens of Glenearn House, also the route is badly drawn east of Culteuchar. I do not think that this route would be possible for wheelers to follow due to the extremely steep gradient and roughness of the track southwest of Glenearn, and the high percentage of it on roads with traffic. From Auchterarder High Street the route follows a direct route out of the town, there are pavements beside Abbey Road until the road crosses the A9 dual carriageway on a bridge The route then follows minor roads which are relatively quiet, the most difficult bit being where the route passes beneath a railway line and sight lines are poor. Between the railway bridge and Pairney the route lies next to the Pairney Burn, which is quite pleasant. It is better to follow the track shown on 1:50k, about 100m north of the field boundary, this follows the direct route of a track, and on through a gate at the col just west of Castle Law fort where there is a very small pond. Whilst looking for a route past the house and garden I was advised that there was no alternative route to bypass Glenearn House, and that I should take the minor road towards Pitkeathley then turn left....

F Berry

It then uses a new bridge over the Water of May (old bridge upstream is dangerous) and continues on a farm track through woodlands to exit the estate at a locked gate (easy to climb over). Just east of Forgandenny Primary School the route uses a road (gap beside gate) which is marked as 'No unauthorised access', but 100yds down the path there is a fingerpost indicating a path through recent woodland , then the route crosses through a field – there may be livestock here, or crops, at other times of year, but the path is well trodden. (An easy alternative route would take you on the road which goes to Forgandenny Cottages, and the Freeland Farm access track.). Altogether a good route, only deserving 3 stars due to the considerable amount of road walking, and the locked gate at Invermay....

F Berry

The route then leaves the farm track and takes a minor trodden path along the northern side of the Water of May. Overall this is a good route but I have since explored the area in order to identify a better route omitting the overgrown path above the steep drop down to the Water of May....

F Berry

Since Storm Arwen the section through Sallyardoch wood has been impassable due to fallen trees, but can be bypassed. P&KDC are understood to be planning clearance,...

billb

The map shows a way to get over the road via a bridge when in fact you go left at the end of the street and under the road through a tunnel. Not accessible to all due to the condition of the path at the higher part of the walk....

JMiller