Soutarhill
Getting here
56.50098, -3.52568
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦87+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Chaffinch
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦87+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Chaffinch
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Chaffinch, Robin +84 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Chaffinch, Robin +84 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Bombus lucorum, Bumblebee, Buff-tailed Bumblebee +4 more · last seen 2024; Insects — Bombus lucorum, Bumblebee, Buff-tailed Bumblebee +4 more · last seen 2024
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Broad Buckler-fern, Woodruff, Large Bitter-cress +1 more · last seen 2024; Plants — Broad Buckler-fern, Woodruff, Large Bitter-cress +1 more · last seen 2024
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
11 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
Inchewan PathWalking route
A lollipop route through the enclosed Inchewan Glen gorge before a loop in open country at at Balhomish and native woodland near Tomgarrow.
Five Mile WoodWalking route
Glen Garr PathWalking route
Mostly good path but boggy in places and liable to fern cover in summer. Gentle gradients.
Birnam Hill and The River TayWalking route13.5 km
An adventurous route over Birnam Hill, through where the buffalo roamed and back along the River Tay
🚴Cycling
8 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
NCN National Route 77Cycling 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
Main RouteCycling route20 m
Main RouteCycling route4 km
Main RouteCycling route2 km
Main RouteCycling route820 m
🚵Mountain biking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Rake'n'RuinMountain bike route
Wildlife to spot
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