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Historic site

Inchtuthil

✦ Ancient woodland129 ha

Getting here

56.53989, -3.42749

Best for

2 activities

Heritage

Free76%

Historic site

Wildlife

Free75%

Ancient woodland

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5

5 named nearby

Named route

Named routes and paths nearby

Ardblair Trail · Walking0
Oakwood Loop · Walking0
River Tay Way · Walking0
Bankfoot to Murthly · Walking0

About this historic site

Inchtuthil is an ancient historic site covering 129 hectares. 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

Site of Inchtuthil Roman Legionary Fortress

Site of Inchtuthil Roman Legionary Fortress

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🌱 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
✦ Ancient🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
  • 🌳Large woodland — room to roam

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