As well as being Scotland’s longest river, the Tay also carries the largest volume water of any river in the UK – more than the Thames and Severn combined when it reaches the Firth of Tay. From its source high up the slopes of Ben Lui near Tyndrum, it makes its way through Stirlingshire and Perthshire to meet the North Sea near Dundee.
As one of the best salmon rivers in Europe the Tay lures anglers from around the world and many more come to explore the nearby hills and the glens it passes through. There is no better way to discover the wildlife, architecture and history of this area of Scotland than to walk. Whatever your ability – walking at high or low level, following tough terrain or level paths – the 25 routes in this guide offer something for everyone.
