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The Birnam Oak

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The Birnam Oak

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The Birnam Oak

Name: The Birnam Oak
Rating: 2

Recommended by 32 hikers

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Location: Dunkeld And Birnam, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Dunkeld & Birnam Riverside Path loop

5.81km

01:31

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Birnam loop via Birnam Riverside Path

5.51km

01:26

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.8

(10)

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3. Dunkeld loop from Birnam to Polney Loch via Fiddlers Path North

12.4km

03:23

180m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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51m

November 1, 2023

Thought to be about 600 years old, the Birnam Oak stands on the edge of the River Tay. It's also known as Macbeth's oak, as it is a relic of Birnam Wood, mentioned in William Shakespeare's play.

Karl 🇬🇧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

April 8, 2024

A tree that's probably famous for being famous; it's not a glamorous healthy-looking tree but certainly a tree with history. At least stop to read the information boards when hiking past.

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Elevation 100 m

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Location: Dunkeld And Birnam, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, United Kingdom

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The Birnam Oak

1. Dunkeld & Birnam Riverside Path loop

2. Birnam loop via Birnam Riverside Path

3. Dunkeld loop from Birnam to Polney Loch via Fiddlers Path North

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