As a wheelchair user, it can be difficult to access forests and nature trails without facing barriers. So, it’s always great to find new wheelchair accessible walks in Scotland that allow me to enjoy outdoor adventures. The Dunmore Trail in Faskally Woods near Pitlochry, Highland Perthshire is one of those places.
This wheelchair accessible walk around Loch Dunmore has become a new favourite. Let me tell you more about it.
Faskally Woods
Faskally Forest, also known as Faskally Woods, is a beautiful woodland located within Tay Forest Park on the shores of Loch Dunmore in Perthshire. The forest boasts over 20 tree species, including wild cherry, oak, Douglas fir, and Scots pine, and is situated just one mile northwest of Pitlochry.

Originally created as a model woodland by the owners of Faskally House in the 19th century, the house later served as a school for young foresters. Today, the woodland provides a perfect retreat for nature lovers seeking tranquillity, offering a short circular wheelchair accessible walk along the charming Loch Dunmore.
Additionally, every October, Faskally Woods hosts the nighttime Enchanted Forest event — a mesmerizing audio and light show experience. You can read my accessibility review of Enchanted Forest below.
Disabled Parking at Faskally Woods
As we entered Faskally Woods, we turned left and followed the single-track road until we arrived at the car park. If I remember correctly, there was one accessible parking bay, providing plenty of space on each side and at the back for entering and exiting my wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) There is a car park ticket machine, but Blue Badge holders park free.


Faskally Woods also has another car park with additional disabled parking spaces located next to Loch Dunmore, which could be ideal if you want quick access to the trail.
From this car park, you can admire views of the loch from the comfort of your car. To reach this car park, you need to turn right when you first enter Faskally Woods.

Wheelchair accessible walk around Faskally Woods
So off we went to explore the Dunmore Trail and I was immediately struck by the peaceful atmosphere and the beauty of the surroundings. I visited Faskally Woods a few years ago when attending the Enchanted Forest event, which was a completely different experience as it was in the dark.
A steep tarmac path leads down to the trail from the car park. I managed it in my powerchair, but manual wheelchair users may struggle with the gradient, especially when returning to the car park. To avoid the steep path, I would suggest parking in the car park on the right as you enter Faskally Woods.

At the bottom of the path is a map of the Faskally Trails showing your location and the two trails in the forest. The Dunmore Trail is the wheelchair accessible trail, considered ‘easy,’ while the Forester’s Trail is ‘moderate’ with uneven gravel, slopes, and rough terrain.
The Dunmore Trail is described as a “gentle scenic trail through the majestic trees around Loch Dunmore” with a firm, largely smooth gravel surface throughout, including some slightly uneven sections. It also includes several short, moderate slopes and is ¾ mile / 1.2 km long.

Visiting the forest during daylight hours on a lovely summer day was just what I needed, with the perfect temperature and sunlight casting beautiful shadows across the forest path, adding to the tranquillity and enticing us to want to discover more.
It didn’t take us long to reach the loch, and we stopped to take in the beautiful surroundings. The views of the loch from different points along the trails were stunning, providing lots of opportunities to pause and appreciate the natural beauty. The water lilies were in full bloom, and everywhere we looked, the forest was lush and green.








A level-access wooden bridge can provide a shorter route if you decide to cross it, or it can make for a great spot to stop, admire the loch, and take some photos like we did.
Instead of crossing the bridge, we chose to take the full trail, eventually passing the wooden bridge again later



We kept our eyes peeled for wildlife, as Faskally Woods is home to kingfishers, herons, and goldeneye ducks. Unfortunately, we didn’t spot any during our visit, but hopefully next time.
The terrain was described as firm and smooth gravel surface, and that’s exactly what I found. I didn’t have any issues getting around Faskally Woods in my powerchair and on the whole, found it very comfortable and relaxing exploring the forest.
As you would typically expect to find tree roots sticking out of the ground, I was happy that wasn’t the case. The surface was very flat.



Accessible toilets at Faskally Woods
There is a wooden toilet block in the car park with two toilets and one accessible toilet. The layout of the accessible toilet allows for left side transfers, with a pull-down grab bar and fixed grab bars on the wall next to the sink.


Faskally Woods does not have a Changing Places toilet, but Atholl Centre in Pitlochry has a Changing Places facility, which is a five minute drive away.
Check out my Instagram Reel of Faskally Woods
Final Thoughts on Faskally Woods
If you are looking for a picturesque and wheelchair-accessible walk in Perthshire, you won’t be disappointed by Dunmore Trail. The length of the trail was just right, not too long but not too short, and the paths were smooth and easy to navigate in my power wheelchair.
Some forests and nature trails can be challenging for wheelchair users, but I loved how easy it was to explore and navigate the paths in Faskally Woods. Even though we visited in early summer, I think autumn would also be a lovely time to visit to enjoy the autumn colours. And I think the paths would be manageable if it wasn’t too wet.
Definitely worth checking out if you’re in the area and want a nice, easy walk in nature that is wheelchair accessible.
Looking for more wheelchair accessible walks in Scotland? Check out some of my favourite walks below:
Doune Ponds | Wheelchair Accessible Walk in Doune, Perthshire
Linlithgow Loch, A Wheelchair Accessible Walk in West Lothian, Scotland
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