Getting here
56.59008, -3.54468
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦58+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Coal Tit and Great Tit
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦58+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Coal Tit and Great Tit
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Coal Tit, Great Tit, Chaffinch +55 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Coal Tit, Great Tit, Chaffinch +55 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed with public access
Heritage
Good match
Ancient woodland — historic landscape
Family friendly
Good match
Urban park — family destination
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Northern Damselfly · last seen 2025; Insects — Northern Damselfly · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
30 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
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.
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.
Inver PathWalking route
A short but steep section at the north end may be challenging. Otherwise a great combination of riverside and forest.
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.
🚴Cycling
24 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
NCN National Route 77Cycling route
Route 83Cycling route
Dunkeld Loch Ordie Butterstone LoopCycling route24 km
Half day cycle on mostly good tracks.
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.
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 route471 m
🚵Mountain biking
4 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
BermageddonMountain bike route
Electric BeaverMountain bike route
Hush HushMountain bike route
Rake'n'RuinMountain bike route
Wildlife to spot
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