Moderate
Birnam Hill and The River Tay
📏
13.5 km
Distance
⏱
3h 22min
Est. duration
⛰
Moderate
Difficulty
🔄
Round walk
Route type
An adventurous route over Birnam Hill, through where the buffalo roamed and back along the River Tay
At 13.5 km, this is a solid full-day hike. At an average walking pace you can expect to complete the route in roughly 3 hours.
The route forms a complete loop, returning you to where you started. This makes logistics simple and the outing entirely self-contained.
Elevation Profile
Loading elevation data…
Elevation data unavailable for this route.
↑ Elevation gain
↓ Elevation loss
High point
Low point
Elevation data from SRTM via OpenTopoData (open dataset).
Map
View on OSM →Loading…
Waypoints
5 points along the routeA
Start
· Birnam
B
Finish
Photos
No photos yet for this route.
Reviews
No reviews yet.
Log in to write a review
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is it to walk Birnam Hill and The River Tay?
Birnam Hill and The River Tay covers a distance of 13.5 km.
How long does it take to walk Birnam Hill and The River Tay?
At an average walking pace, Birnam Hill and The River Tay takes approximately 3h 22min to complete.
Does Birnam Hill and The River Tay return to the starting point?
Yes — Birnam Hill and The River Tay loops back to the start. You can complete it without arranging a lift or return journey.
Where can I begin walking Birnam Hill and The River Tay?
You can begin Birnam Hill and The River Tay at Birnam.
How difficult is Birnam Hill and The River Tay?
Birnam Hill and The River Tay is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.