Dowally Kirk
Getting here
56.61327, -3.62864
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Grey Wagtail, Pheasant, Mallard +65 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Grey Wagtail, Pheasant, Mallard +65 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Bluebell, Japanese Knotweed +266 more · last seen 2024; Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Bluebell, Japanese Knotweed +266 more · last seen 2024
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Smooth Hawk's-beard, Meadowsweet, Amphibious Bistort +30 more foraging species
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Large Red Damselfly, Emerald Damselfly, Common Blue Damselfly +29 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Large Red Damselfly, Emerald Damselfly, Common Blue Damselfly +29 more · last seen 2025
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
15 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
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.
Inver PathWalking route
A short but steep section at the north end may be challenging. Otherwise a great combination of riverside and forest.
Fiddler's PathWalking route
Beautiful riverside path which is mostly hiking grade however there is a short section of steep uneven ground. There are tree roots and trunks to step over.
Atholl Woods PathWalking route11 km
Includes a short section on road. An open-sided boat shed at Mill Dam provides shelter if required.
Duchess Cave and Cave CragWalking route2 km
Adventurous route to see the Duchess Cave, Waterfall and the famous Cave Crag climbing location. Requires sure-footedness and sturdy footwear. Ideal for fit and adventurous children.
🚴Cycling
27 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 7Cycling route
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 1Cycling route
NCN National Route 77Cycling route
Route 83Cycling route
Yellow cycle routeCycling route
Green cycle routeCycling route
🚵Mountain biking
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
BermageddonMountain bike route
Hush HushMountain bike route
Wildlife to spot
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