Classic canoe skills on the River Ericht

River Ericht, East Perthshire is definitely my favorite canoe and kayak venue in this part of the country. Despite I mainly discovered the upper section and it's tributes when doing white water kayaking I think, the river is fantastic for touring too.

Blairgowrie, town located only 25min north from Dundee & Perth, provides great access and egress points to the river. You can also find free car parks, near the river, great places to eat, stay over night or have a refreshing pint after a great journey.

River Ericht has been a soul of this town for many, many years, helping to run the mills and bringing wealth and fame to Blairgowrie. Now all the mills are long time gone and the river is well under valued.

I am hoping to change it. Using the lower section of the river, starting near Tesco/Welton Industrial Estate, you can travel down and join River Isla, then River Tay and in 2-3 days time of mellow journey you can ended up in Broughty Ferry! This trip is really worth doing.

In the last few years a settlement of beavers is keeping well in Blairgowrie, which you might see if like getting up early. Few shallow parts of the river will be also


perfect for your canoe poling or lining skills. When you will reach River Isla, you can turn back again, creating a great full day of classic, trad, canoe skills. Otherwise you may want to stop by the road bridge near Coupar Angus. From there you could carry on for an hour or two and just before joining River Tay, there is another good access/egress point on the road A93.

So as you can see, this location and it's venue you can use in number of time, combing differently aimed trips and never get bored. Plenty of wildlife and fantastic view around will be a nice top up to a really good water features which you might expect. All access/egress points are very close so it's easy to shuttle, means more time for the journey. If you struggle with the shuttle, or wish to get more info (maps, borrow boats/kit, see more pictures) just get in touch. I am as always happy to help.

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