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Birks o Aberfeldy

Birks o Aberfeldy


Postby hills » Tue Sep 04, 2012 5:10 pm

Route description: The Birks of Aberfeldy

Date walked: 03/09/2012

Time taken: 1 hours

Distance: 3 km

Ascent: 120m

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Distance: 3km (circular route)
Ascent: 120m

I have passed the car park for the Birks on countless occasions, and have never visited. But with a bit extra time after a walk near Amulree, and with the weather brightening up, thought I must go have a look.

Sure glad I did, what a stunning walk this is, and one that will change every time you visit, such is the variety of flora and fauna on offer.

Cant wait to return in Autumn and winter with snow, was good enough in Summer.

Here's are a few snaps from the 3km circular, the walk does have an 120m ascent, most of which comes quite steeply at the head.

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Magical short walk, really glad I finally took a look.

Hils.. 8)
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Re: Birks o Aberfeldy

Postby Johnny Corbett » Wed Sep 05, 2012 8:57 am

Like yourself i've driven by it on my way to bigger fish. I'll now have to stop off next time i'm passing. Cheers :D
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Re: Birks o Aberfeldy

Postby rockhopper » Fri Sep 07, 2012 9:56 pm

Johnny Corbett wrote:Like yourself i've driven by it on my way to bigger fish. I'll now have to stop off next time i'm passing. Cheers :D
:thumbup: good idea Johnny - it's a great wee walk especially in the autumn/mid October when the leaves are changing from green - cheers :)
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Re: Birks o Aberfeldy

Postby hills » Sat Sep 08, 2012 7:12 pm

Cant wait to return in autumn, this place will be a stunner then, wont be too shabby in winter either..... 8)
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