Glendevon – Trails, Water and Heritage

Glendevon offers several concrete starting points for planning a trip: trails through the Glen Devon Woodlands, fishing opportunities on the river and at the reservoir, and historic buildings. The activities differ in the kind of experience they offer. For walking, the route, distance and crossings are key; for fishing, the water body and the permit and seasonal conditions matter. The church, bridge and fort each offer different historical and architectural points of interest.

Trails through woodland and valley

The Reservoirs Trail runs through all three Glen Devon Woodlands and is 14.5 km (9 miles) long. This distance gives you a concrete measure when planning the scope of a walk. As surfaces and access conditions can change, check current conditions before setting out.

The Cadgers’ Yett Show path passes Glenquey Reservoir on the way to Burnfoot and crosses the River Devon via a footbridge. Check current conditions before setting out on this route, too. To reach Glen Quey on foot, you can park in the village of Glendevon and follow the signposted path to Bankfoot. The Glen Quey Drove Road between Dollar and Glendevon is designated as a core path.

Glen Sherup adds a mosaic of different habitats to the trail experience. These include extensive open hillsides, grassland, moorland, watercourses and native woodland. The landscape therefore encompasses open and wooded areas, as well as watercourses and moorland.

Water and fishing

Fishing is available along a stretch of the River Devon about 15 miles long, from the area below Castlehill Reservoir in Glendevon to Tullibody. The stretch lies in Clackmannanshire and Kinross-shire. Check permit and seasonal conditions before fishing.

Fishing may be available to members and visitors from the banks of Glenquey Reservoir; check permit conditions before fishing here, too. The two options differ in specific ways: the River Devon offers a river stretch with named endpoints, while bank fishing is the focus at Glenquey Reservoir.

Church, bridge and monument

Glendevon Parish Church is first mentioned in Bagimond’s Roll in 1274–1275. The building probably dates from the mid-18th century or earlier. The church’s first mention and its probable date of construction refer to different historical points. At the west gable is a 17th-century cage-type bellcote.

Glendevon Bridge over the River Devon has two segmental arches and a long, curved cutwater on its east side. Fort Down Hill in Glen Devon is designated as a Scheduled Monument. These historical points of interest each focus on a different aspect: the church’s date, the bridge’s architectural features and the fort’s designated monument status.

Getting your bearings

The A823 main road from Dunfermline to Crieff runs through the valley and the village of Glendevon. It provides a concrete reference point for including the place in your travel plans. If Glendevon is your destination, you can search for hotels there and plan around the activities that interest you.

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For the wider travel overview: Perth And Kinross.