Falls of Bruar

After a good cycle this morning around Perthshire a short walk was on the agenda for this afternoon. We wanted to get some food from the House of Bruar and decided to go and visit the falls. We have been here so many times but never ventured up this trail. I wanted a short walk but this was too short. If you do it, take your time, enjoy the scenery along with the flora and fauna. It will still only take you about an hour or so.
Park at the House of Bruar car park at the bridge, cross the road and follow the the track up the side of the store which is on your left and the river on your right. You cannot get lost. 
There are warning signs as the path is alongside deep gorges which in the wrong weather could mean a slip leads to a death plunge but in these conditions not a problem.

The lower bridge

The very dry weather meant that the water level was low but still it is interesting enough.
After the board outlining the walk you pass under the railway tunnel which I could just do without ducking so 6 footers watch out. It would be fun being under this bridge when a train goes over. 
You soon get the the lower bridge which does give some nice views of the falls. 
After this we took the left track which was so peaceful you could just hear the water and the occasional bird chirping softly. Apart from that silence.

Tree wigwam structure

The landscape is mainly pine forestation, the well worn path climbing gently upwards. As you go up more broad-leaf trees come into the landscape. A raven comes overhead but generally apart from a few tits very little birdlife today.
It doesn't take long to reach the 2nd bridge which has good views in both directions. Cross the bridge and meander down the other side.

Typical path

At the lower bridge a number of adventurous soles are jumping into the gorge which does break the tranquillity of the walk but each to their own. Rather they jump in here than a salmon pool.

Top bridge

Down at the House of Bruar it's time for a huge cherry and coconut scone, the calories rewarded more for the cycling this morning than this walk but a pleasant stroll suitable for all ages.

Colourful slopes