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Pitfour Castle

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Dogs welcome0 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
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🛝Playground 258m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPlayground

Best for

6 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +74 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blue Tit, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +74 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Groundsel, Field Horsetail +161 more · last seen 2021; Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Groundsel, Field Horsetail +161 more · last seen 2021

Free

Foraging

Plants — Double-toothed Dandelion, Dandelion, Bramble +24 more foraging species

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Large White, Small White, Peacock +34 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Large White, Small White, Peacock +34 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Three Saints WayWalking route130 km

Three Saints Way – Killin to St Andrews. The lives of three saints – Saint Kessog, Saint Fillan and Saint Serf – are commemorated by this pilgrimage, connecting Scotland’s dramatic west coast to the rocks and hills of the east.

Named routeRef TSWLength 130 kmRegional walking route
Fife Coastal PathWalking route190 km
Named routeRef FCPLength 190 kmPoint-to-pointNational walking route
Fir Long LoopWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Errol South Circular PathWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Aaron's WalkWalking route9.7 km

A route that takes in the historical sites around Abernethy but with minimal stretches on road. It was suggested by walking group regular Aaron who comes from Abernethy. The first half is very easy and flat. The second half involves steep hill climbs.

Named routeLength 9.7 kmLocal walking route
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Cycling

18 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 77Cycling route
Named routeRef 77National Cycle Network
NCN National Route 777Cycling route
Named routeRef 777National Cycle Network
Kingdom Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRound tripRegional 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
Main RouteCycling route3.6 km
Named routeRef 777Length 3.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route188 m
Named routeRef 777Length 188 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

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