Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 2024

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Train Station

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1.22 km

View of the River Tay from Dunkeld Bridge

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Dunkeld Bridge was built by Thomas Telford in 1809 and was the main road north to Inverness until the A9 was built in 1977. Today, it provides excellent views up and down the River Tay.

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1.42 km

Dunkeld Town Centre

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A lovely town along the River Tay, Dunkeld is a wonderfully picturesque town in Perthshire.

The town centre feels like a step into history, albeit with delicious modern bakeries, cafés, restaurants, and independent shops.

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1.63 km

Dunkeld Cathedral

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There's been an important place of worship here since the early Celtic Church of the 9th century, but no trace of this building remains. The present cathedral dates from 1318. …

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1.86 km

Fiddler's Path North – River Tay

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Fiddler's Path is named after a local fiddler who used to compose tunes while sitting on the river bank. Although, the actual spot is on the opposite bank from here …

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5.12 km

Polney Loch

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Polney Loch is a scenic little lochan above the Tayside village of Dunkeld. It's surrounded by lovely mature woodland and features on the popular Atholl Woods circuit walk. The lochan …

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11.6 km

The Birnam Oak

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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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12.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.23 km

3.48 km

2.09 km

881 m

616 m

135 m

Surfaces

4.08 km

3.37 km

2.00 km

1.79 km

954 m

242 m

Elevation

Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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View of the River Tay from Dunkeld Bridge

Dunkeld Town Centre

Dunkeld Cathedral

Fiddler's Path North – River Tay

Polney Loch

The Birnam Oak

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