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The Mill

WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Dogs welcome

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

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· Free

Best for

6 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Grey Wagtail, Pheasant, Mallard +61 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Grey Wagtail, Pheasant, Mallard +61 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Bluebell, Japanese Knotweed +270 more · last seen 2024; Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Bluebell, Japanese Knotweed +270 more · last seen 2024

Free

Foraging

Plants — Common Nettle, Amphibious Bistort, Bramble +33 more foraging species

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Emerald Damselfly, Large Red Damselfly, Common Blue Damselfly +30 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Emerald Damselfly, Large Red Damselfly, Common Blue Damselfly +30 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

16 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
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
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
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.

Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Atholl Woods PathWalking route11 km

Includes a short section on road. An open-sided boat shed at Mill Dam provides shelter if required.

Named routeLength 11 kmRound tripLocal walking route
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.

Named routeLength 2 kmRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

27 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 7Cycling route
Named routeRef 7National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 1Cycling route
Named routeRef EV1International cycle route
NCN National Route 77Cycling route
Named routeRef 77National Cycle Network
Route 83Cycling route
Named routeRef 83Regional cycle route
Yellow cycle routeCycling route
Named routeRef YellowLocal cycle route
Green cycle routeCycling route
Named routeRef GreenLocal cycle route
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Mountain biking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
BermageddonMountain bike route
Named routePoint-to-pointLocal cycle route
Hush HushMountain bike route
Named route

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