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Getting here
56.53169, -3.53807
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2 activitiesHeritage
Strong match
Historic site
Wildlife
Strong match
Ancient woodland
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
v33 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Birnam Hill PathWalking route▾
A popular walk requiring hill fitness as the north side path is of mountain hiking grade. The ascent is worthwhile for fabulous views from this commanding peak near the Highland Boundary Fault. To the south lies gentler landscape towards Perth and Strathe
Loch of the Lowes PathWalking route▾
Joins Dunkeld with Loch of the Lowes Nature Reserve in a loop. Pleasant woodland walk. Some muddy sections near Fungarth.
Birnam Riverside PathWalking route▾
Walk beside the River Tay passing the Birnam Oak. Goes downstream past the water treatment works before turning at the Fisherman's Hut. Returns through Birnam.
Inver PathWalking route▾
A short but steep section at the north end may be challenging. Otherwise a great combination of riverside and forest.
Braan PathWalking route▾
A stunning walk taking in the Hermitage and Rumbling Bridge waterfalls, along with stunning native woodland near Tomgarrow. Note that shortcutting along the A822 is hazardous and not recommended.
🚴Cycling
v25 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
NCN National Route 77Cycling route▾
Route 83Cycling route▾
Dunkeld Loch Ordie Butterstone LoopCycling route24 km▾
Half day cycle on mostly good tracks.
Dunkeld Dull Strathtay LoopCycling route▾
From Dunkeld (under the A9 via the underpass) to Dull via Strathbraan and Aberfeldy. Past Aberfeldy, a short detour to Dull makes an interesting stop off. Return but stay north of the Tay and head to Strathtay. Take the Dalguise road and back to Dunkeld.
River Tay Way Cycle RouteCycling route▾
Combining portions of NCN 7 and 77 to provide a route between Kenmore and Dundee, roughly following the course of the River Tay
Main RouteCycling route471 m▾
🚵Mountain biking
v3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Electric BeaverMountain bike route▾
Hush HushMountain bike route▾
Rake'n'RuinMountain bike route▾
About this historic site
Murthly Saw Mill is an ancient historic site. As an ancient woodland, it has been continuously wooded since at least 1600 AD — a rare and irreplaceable habitat rich in biodiversity and historical character.
Wildlife to spot
Photos
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Photos
20 photos from nearby open sources
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
Facilities
Parking
2 nearby · 167m
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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