Saturday, 16 May 2026

TGO Challenge 16/05/26

Day 10, Aberfeldy to Pitlochry.

It was a beautiful morning, sunshine, light wind and while not warm was very pleasant.

Dewars distillery Aberfeldy 
If you're wondering why I'm walking to the same place two days in a row you need to read yesterday's post!
River Tay outside Aberfeldy 
As I walked out of Aberfeldy I noticed a sign outside a hotel that said breakfast. I needed no more encouragement.
John and Sue on the riverside path
The route soon left the road and became a nice little path by the river where I met John and Sue, fellow TGO vetters.
Bluebells 
We walked on together to Grandtully where we stopped for coffee at the hotel. John and Sue were heading for Balinluig and beyond so our routes diverged.
A selection of chocolates

There is a chocolate shop in Grandtully that advertises that it produces the best chocolate truffle in the world so I went in and bought one. Maybe my palate is jaded but I thought a Snickers bar was tastier and better priced.
River Tay at  Grandtully 

The path up from Grandtully 
I followed the Rob Roy Way over the hill to Pitlochry and there were some lovely views back to the Tay and beyond.

Looking back from the hill

Down to Pitlochry 
I was soon descending to the A9 and Pitlochry which as usual was full of Tourists. I can understand people coming to this area as it is beautiful but why they just hang around the town is less understandable.
A9
I couldn't get into the backpackers until 17.00 so I had some time to look at the 'attractions', mostly retail therapy designed to empty your wallet.
River at Pitlochry 

Pitlochry again
At least there is a good co-op where I was able to purchase enough food for the rest of my walk.



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