The Salmon Run starts at the junction of National Route 1 at the Tay Road Bridge in Dundee and follows National Route 77 westwards.
The route passes close by Dundee train station and the RRS Discovery and then goes alongside the Tay Estuary on the traffic-free Dundee Green Circular Cycle Route to Invergowrie.
Here the route turns left and heads into the rich, flat farmland of the Carse of Gowrie, following minor roads towards Errol.
Fantastic viewpoints
Just before Errol, a right turn will take you to the Cairn o’ Mhor Winery where wine tastings can be had and local wine bought.
On from Errol, the route heads to St Madoes, crosses the A90 on a flyover and into Glencarse. Take a left out of Glencarse towards Perth.
A steep climb takes you up Kinnoull Hill where a short detour at the car park leads to a fantastic viewpoint over the Tay valley.
Sweeping down into Perth, you cross the river and immediately turn left to swing under the bridge onto a traffic-free path through the broad parkland of North Inch.
If you want to stop in Perth for a bit, continue straight on from the bridge to reach the town centre.
Continuing to Almondbank, follow the path alongside the River Tay and then west along the River Almond, passing a wide weir on the way – a good picnic spot.
From Almondbank, the route rejoins the road network and continues north on minor roads to Pitcairn Green, an 18th-century planned industrial village, and to Bankfoot.
Sights to see and explore
After Bankfoot, continue north on the B867, through Birnam Wood, onto a cycle path alongside the A9, past the railway station, under the A9 and into Birnam.
At the Birnam Institute, you can visit the Beatrice Potter visitor centre and garden.
Head over the Tay into Dunkeld where there is a cathedral and the Little Houses of Dunkeld, picturesque houses built in the early 1700s, which are now homes for local people.
The twin towns of Dunkeld and Birnam provide excellent bases for walking and cycling through the fine woodland in the area.
Head straight along the main street of Dunkeld until you reach the gates to the Dunkeld Hilton House Hotel on the left.
Follow the drive and riverside path past the hotel and along the river until the path takes you up and over the railway and the Tay again.
Follow the B898 to the listed bridge at Logierait where the route joins National Route 7 (Inverness to Glasgow).
Cross the A827 and go up a steep lane to reach a quiet road heading north.
Just before Pitlochry, you pass under the A9 and, finally, cross the Tay again on the suspension footbridge into Pitlochry.
Plenty to see and do
There are 41 miles of scenic walks, two whisky distilleries, and Pitlochry Festival Theatre.
The famous fish ladder where, at the right time of year, you can see salmon continuing their journey up the Tay, back to their spawning grounds upstream.
Please note
We have taken all responsible steps to ensure that these routes are safe and achievable by people with a reasonable level of fitness.
However, all outdoor activities involve a degree of risk. To the extent permitted by law, Sustrans accepts no responsibility for any accidents or injury resulting from following these routes.
Walking and cycling routes change over time. Weather conditions may also affect path surfaces.
Please use your own judgement when using the routes based upon the weather and the ability, experience and confidence levels of those in your group.