Perth to Bankfoot
Hiking route
· United Kingdom
A relaxing walk along the River Tay makes for a great introduction to this coast to coast hike.
moderate
Distance 20.4 km
After collecting a pebble from the banks of the River Tay head north along the banks of the Tay to Luncarty and Stanley. The Tay is the longest river in Scotland and you will get to know it well over the next few days.

Author
Catherine Allan
Update: November 20, 2018
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
102 m
Lowest point
4 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Forested/wild trail
2.3 km
Road
1.1 km
Unknown
16.9 km
Tips and hints
This route is used in the following itineraries:
WSSCTC
Start
Perth (8 m)
Coordinates:
OS Grid
NO 12018 23857
DD
56.398748, -3.427012
DMS
56°23'55.5"N 3°25'37.2"W
UTM
30V 473643 6250542
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Destination
Bankfoot
Turn-by-turn directions
These maps and routes are designed to be used in conjunction with our traditional turn-by-turn route notes. We are have recently embarked on a conversion initiative to bring the two elements together, and this itinerary will be covered in due course.
In the meantime, using the two elements alongside each other should go a long way to ensure you have a safe, enjoyable and problem free day.
Please also note that the image used on this route is a generic one for the entire tour, and the scene may not necessarily feature in this day’s activity. We will be adding additional images relevant to the specific day in the near future.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Coordinates
OS Grid
NO 12018 23857
DD
56.398748, -3.427012
DMS
56°23'55.5"N 3°25'37.2"W
UTM
30V 473643 6250542
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
20.4 km
Duration
6:30 h
Ascent
100 m
Descent
35 m
Highest point
102 m
Lowest point
4 m
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Descent
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