Countryside
Welcome to Perth and Kinross's countryside
Perth and Kinross is an amazingly diverse county. With National Nature Reserves such as Loch Leven and Ben Lawers, to the magnificent woodlands of the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, to stunning walks along quiet rivers.
An invitation to explore!
Whether you like to go for a walk, cycle ride or ride a horse, we know that there is something for you to enjoy in Perth and Kinross. These pages tell you a little about the things that are on offer, from self led trails, to more remote paths and tracks, and from guided walks to booking a Ranger to visit your school or group.
Please remember, to take responsibility for your own actions. If you are exercising access rights, remember that the outdoors cannot be made risk-free and act with care at all times for your own safety and that of others. If you are a land manager, act with care at all times for people's safety.
+ Find out more about your rights and responsibilities
Working with People
One of the most important aspects of managing the countryside is making sure that people feel confident to explore it, and are involved in its management. The Countryside Team work closely with land managers and members of the public, to ensure that the countryside is managed in a way that meets the needs of everyone.
We also work with a number of User Groups and Community Groups to ensure that people are as involved in their countryside as possible. We work with volunteers, dedicated individuals and groups to undertake practical tasks to help look after and conserve some of the special areas that make up Perth and Kinross.
+ Find out how you can get involved
Managing the Countryside
Helping to manage the countryside, be it looking after some of the sites that the Council owns and/or manages, to improving the facilities that there are to help you enjoy and understand the countryside is the job of the Countryside Team.
The team is made up of;
+ The Countryside Ranger Service
+ The Access Officers
+ The Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust
More details about the work of these different groups can be found by browsing the menu on the left.
