Pitmedden Forest Walks and Mtb
This circular walk or cycle explores the expansive Pitmedden Forest, south of Abernethy.
You can start off from the Pitmedden Forest West car park, about a mile south of Abernethy. Heading east from here will take you along various walking and mountain biking trails (the mtb trails can be seen marked in blue on the open street map below).
The forest is a mix of conifer plantations and natural broadleaf trees, creating a varied landscape with pockets of dense woodland and open clearings. As you explore, you’ll encounter a tranquil setting with gentle streams weaving through the forest and occasional views of the surrounding Perthshire hills.
Wildlife is abundant here, with red squirrels often spotted scurrying through the trees and deer occasionally glimpsed in the quieter areas. Birdwatchers may see buzzards soaring overhead or hear the drumming of woodpeckers. The forest is also home to owls, jays, and smaller woodland species like tits and finches. In wetter areas, frogs and newts can be found, while dragonflies flit across any pools of water you might come across.
Pitmedden Forest also holds historical interest, with remnants of ancient settlements and boundary markers hinting at the area's long history of human activity. The trails themselves vary in difficulty, providing options for casual walkers and seasoned cyclists alike, with the surrounding tranquillity making it a peaceful escape into nature.
Postcode
KY14 7HT - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsPitmedden Forest Ordnance Survey Map 
- view and print off detailed OS map
Pitmedden Forest Open Street Map 
- view and print off detailed map
Pitmedden Forest OS Map 
- Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking
Pitmedden Forest Open Street Map 
- Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
To the west there's the atmospheric walk through the Glenfarg Tunnels and the picturesque Glenfarg Reservoir to visit.
Further west is the pretty Dunning Glen where you'll find pleasant woodland paths taking you along a pretty burn.
Birnie Loch and Lindores Loch can be found to the east.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Parking area at Pitmedden Wood
Glen Tarkie Hill
South Aspect Dunbarrow Hill
Pitmedden Forest. During spring and summer, the forest floor bursts to life with ferns and wildflowers such as foxgloves and wood sorrel. In autumn, the golden hues of the foliage make for particularly scenic walks or cycles.