Glendevon – Forests, Trails and Historical Discoveries

Glendevon combines wide landscapes, waterways and traces of history into a destination with many different facets. You can plan your days around a longer hike through woodland, follow the course of the River Devon or explore the history of the church, bridge and monuments. When choosing a holiday apartment or holiday cottage, the main consideration is therefore which of these experiences should be the focus of your trip.

Forests, Reservoirs and Trails

The Reservoirs Trail passes through all three Glen Devon Woodlands and is 14.5 km (9 miles) long. This route is a clear option for anyone wanting to include an extended day of walking in their plans. The Glen Devon reservoirs trail is a new, 14 km-long linear walking route that leads from the Glen Devon Reservoirs to the foot of the valley. When choosing a route, you should distinguish between the two paths based on their respective lengths and routes.

Glen Sherup also demonstrates the area’s scenic diversity: expansive open hills, grassland, moorland, waterways and native woodland meet there. Those planning a trip with different kinds of days will find a range of possibilities, from open landscapes to paths along the water. Glen Quey can be reached on foot by parking in the village of Glendevon and following the signposted path to Bankfoot.

Water Experiences on the River Devon

Fishing is possible along approximately 15 miles of the River Devon, from the area below Castlehill Reservoir in Glendevon to Tullibody. This section lies in Clackmannanshire and Kinrossshire. Fishing may be available to members and visitors on the banks of Glenquey Reservoir. If fishing is one of your travel interests, it is therefore worth distinguishing carefully when planning between the waters mentioned and their respective conditions.

The Cadgers’ Yett Show path passes Glenquey Reservoir on the way to Burnfoot and crosses the River Devon via a footbridge. The Glen Quey Drove Road between Dollar and Glendevon is a core path. This makes it possible to combine water, trails and the history of regional connections in one trip, without assuming that every day must involve the same type of outing.

Historical Traces in Glendevon

Glendevon Parish Church is first mentioned in 1274–1275 in Bagimond’s Roll. The present building probably dates from the mid-18th century or earlier. At the west gable, the church has a 17th-century cage-type bellcote. These different dates make the church a place where several historical layers can be considered without reducing its development to a single period.

Fort Down Hill in Glen Devon is also designated as a Scheduled Monument. Glendevon Bridge over the River Devon has two segmental arches and a long, curved cutwater on its eastern side. Those interested in architectural forms, local history and visible traces of earlier use can take these themes into account when choosing their daily activities alongside the landscape experiences.

Glendevon as a Base

The A823 main road from Dunfermline to Crieff runs through the valley and the village of Glendevon. For finding accommodation, this route provides an important point of reference if you want to divide your trip between experiences in nature, water and culture. Whether you choose a holiday apartment or a holiday cottage depends on your preferred travel rhythm and the excursions you wish to plan—not on a general classification of the entire village.

If you would like to extend your trip beyond Glendevon, you can also visit Aberargie, Kenmore, Braco, Kinross, Dunning, Inchture, Dull and Acharn.

For the broader travel overview: Perth And Kinross.