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Dunkeld loop from Birnam to Polney Loch via Fiddlers Path North

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Dunkeld loop from Birnam to Polney Loch via Fiddlers Path North

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Dunkeld loop from Birnam to Polney Loch via Fiddlers Path North

01:28

12.5km

180m

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

Dunkeld Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

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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1.44 km

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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2.87 km

Fiddler's Path North

Highlight (Segment) • River

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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5.14 km

Polney Loch

Highlight • Forest

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

Highlight • Historical Site

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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12.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.23 km

3.43 km

2.09 km

881 m

683 m

135 m

Surfaces

4.08 km

3.45 km

2.00 km

1.79 km

896 m

242 m

Elevation

Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Wednesday 19 November

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Dunkeld loop from Birnam to Polney Loch via Fiddlers Path North

Dunkeld Bridge

Dunkeld Market Cross

Fiddler's Path North

Polney Loch

The Birnam Oak

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