How challenging is the Trail?
The whole trail, 64 miles (103km) can be walked comfortably in 5 days. Eeach section ranges from 8 to 16 miles (12 to 24km). Most of the route follows varied gentle terrain on good forest tracks and farm roads. In more open country you can encounter boggy ground and the need to cross a number of small burns. Hills are moderate, the steepest slope being on the Glenshee section, with an ascent to 2130 ft (650m) before descending to the Spittal. In some places the Trail crosses fairly steep ladder stiles. These are easy to use but care is needed. There are also some short sections on quiet country roads that PKCT has been working to reduce.
