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Birks of Aberfeldy
The Birks of Aberfeldy which is a steep sided, wooded glen and the Falls of Moness are among the most spectacular and accessible walks in Perthshire. The circular walk, also a nature trail, follows the path alongside the Moness Burn reaching the highest point where it crosses the bridge above the Falls of Moness. There are seats and viewpoints on the way. The main walk can be extended by taking the path through the "Lower Birks" into Aberfeldy town centre.
You can take a walk around the Tree Trail which highlights the
more recent collection of exotic trees and shrubs around the car parking areas. These were planted
in the early 1960s by a local man, a keen horticulturalist with a particular interest in Himalayan
plants. Sturdy footwear is recommended, especially after wet weather. The path is rough in places
and runs along steep slopes so young children should be kept in sight at all times.
Robert Burns was inspired to write his poem after a visit to the Den of Moness on 30 August 1787. As a result the Den with its Falls of Moness has been maintained as a scenic walk for over 200 years. Taking on its more popular name "the Birks of Aberfeldy", the path was established by the Moness Estate and the public were made welcome. It is now owned and maintained by Perth & Kinross Council.
