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Cathedral Grove

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • Clootie Dumpling — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingCaféParking· PaidPicnic spot

Best for

10 activities

Picnic day out

picnic area, café, car park; Urban park — open green space

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Long-tailed Tit +28 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Long-tailed Tit +28 more · last seen 2026

Free

Family friendly

café, picnic area; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: NCN National Route 77

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

35 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
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

Named routeLocal walking route
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.

Named routeLocal walking route
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.

Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Inver PathWalking route

A short but steep section at the north end may be challenging. Otherwise a great combination of riverside and forest.

Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
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.

Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

27 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 77Cycling route
Named routeRef 77National Cycle Network
Route 83Cycling route
Named routeRef 83Regional cycle route
Dunkeld to Aberfeldy Core PathCycling route

Surface suitable for robust bicycles with sturdy wheels on firm but not completely smooth paths. Cycling involves steep gradients and remote, exposed hill sections so fitness, planning and preparation required. Surfaces and gradients easy/moderate for hik

Named routeLocal cycle route
Dunkeld Loch Ordie Butterstone LoopCycling route24 km

Half day cycle on mostly good tracks.

Named routeLength 24 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
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.

Named routeLocal cycle route
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

Named routeLocal cycle route
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Mountain biking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
BermageddonMountain bike route
Named routePoint-to-pointLocal cycle route
Electric BeaverMountain bike route
Named route
Hush HushMountain bike route
Named route
Rake'n'RuinMountain bike route
Named routeLocal cycle route

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