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.

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1. River Tay, River Braan & Ladywell Plantation loop from Dunkeld

10.8km

01:16

160m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate

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

12.5km

01:28

180m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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3. Mill Dam – The Birnam Oak loop from Dunkeld and Birnam

26.7km

03:16

320m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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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. River Tay, River Braan & Ladywell Plantation loop from Dunkeld

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

3. Mill Dam – The Birnam Oak loop from Dunkeld and Birnam

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