Falls of Bruar

The Falls of Bruar offer a scenic woodland walk with dramatic waterfalls, historic stone bridges, and easy access from the House of Bruar. It’s free to visit, open year-round, and ideal for a short nature escape in Perthshire.

Highlights

• Series of waterfalls: Set in a forested gorge, the falls cascade through dramatic rock formations.

• Historic bridges: Two picturesque stone bridges offer stunning views and photo opportunities.

• Circular walking trail: A 1.5-mile loop takes you past lower and upper falls, with forest paths and viewpoints.

• Robert Burns connection: Inspired the poem The Humble Petition of Bruar Water, which led to tree planting and path creation by the Duke of Atholl.

• House of Bruar: Upscale shopping and dining complex at the trailhead, perfect for post-walk refreshments.

  
  

Practical Information

• Address: Bruar Water, near Blair Atholl, PH18 5TW

• Parking: Free at the House of Bruar

• Opening hours: The trail is open 24/7

• House of Bruar facilities operate 9:30am–5:30pm daily

• Entry fee: Free

  
  

Tips for visitors

• Trail difficulty: Moderate short but steep in places; not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs

• Walk round House of Bruar as Starting point is directly behind facility

• Walk duration: 22 minutes to lower falls 1.5 hours for full circular route

• Footwear: Wear sturdy shoes, especially after rain when paths may be slippery

• Best time to visit: Spring to autumn for lush greenery and full waterfalls; visit after rainfall for peak flow

• Dog-friendly: Dogs are welcome on leads

• Facilities: Toilets, food, and shops available at House of Bruar

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Ferghas' Adventures

Ferghas the Coo stood at the foot of Bruar, mist curling round his horns. The water roared above, tumbling through stone and pine. He climbed the path slow and steady, hooves tapping the old bridge as he paused to look down.

No grand speech, no humble petition just a quiet nod to the trees Burns once begged for, now grown tall and proud.

At the upper falls, Ferghas let the spray cool his brow. He chewed a bit of heather, watched the water dance, and thought: “A fine place for a coo to think.”

Then he turned, tail swaying, and made his way back—content, quiet, and just a little wiser.

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Falls of Bruar

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