This short circular waymarked trail climbs through Weem Wood to St David's Well which has a good view over Aberfeldy and Strathtay and then descends past crags and through native woods.
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Excellent waymarked path; a fair amount of up and downhill.
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1. Start the walk following the red waymarkers at the back of the car park. The path climbs gently past the houses of Weem and then more steeply through Weem woods. These woods contain many specimen trees planted by the Menzies family to provide a pleasant backdrop to the nearby castle. At this time, in the early 19th century, plant collecting from abroad was just beginning to be popular in this area and there was renewed interest in Scottish forestry. Keep on the main path as it zig-zags uphill, ignoring the track to the right and then the small path to the left.
2. The path levels off and then undulates through the pretty woodland until a junction is reached. Turn left uphill here and climb steps passing an impressive rock crag with a tree growing out of it. On the flat top of the crag are modern 'cup and ring' carvings on the rocks. There is also a good view out over Strathtay.
3. Follow the path until St David's Well is reached. This was a hermit's retreat, used by St Cuthbert in the early days of Christianity. It is named after St David, the laird's son from Castle Menzies who occupied it when he took on an austere religious life in the fifteenth century. Near the well is a modern stone carved celtic cross.
4. Follow the path as descends a long flight of steps. The path curves round and weaves its way back to the outward path from where you retrace your steps to the car park. If not visiting Castle Menzies it is worth walking a short distance along the driveway to get a good view of the building.
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