A popular walk requiring hill fitness as the north side path is of mountain hiking grade. The ascent is worthwhile for fabulous views from this commanding peak near the Highland Boundary Fault. To the south lies gentler landscape towards Perth and Strathe
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56.55, -3.57 · rel 3134526
56.55, -3.57 · rel 3134526
Birnam Hill Path
A 6,3 km loop walk through lakes and urban area in Perthshire and Kinross.
Loop walk
start = finish · Perthshire and Kinross
6,3km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
27
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Lakes
Urban Area
2× viewpoint
Lively
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 15 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Water
11× monument
1× Attraction
2× viewpoint
The Cauld Well
Water ·
on the route
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Dunkeld and Birnam Station
monument ·
120 m off route
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Anne Isabella Wood Memorial
monument ·
141 m off route
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Platinum Jubilee Picnic Table
Attraction ·
160 m off route
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Birnam Institute
monument ·
257 m off route
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The Armoury
monument ·
274 m off route
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St. Mary’s
monument ·
292 m off route
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Tower Buildings
monument ·
294 m off route
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Murthly Terrace
monument ·
315 m off route
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Thomas Ormsby and Mary Newham Underwood Fountain
monument ·
333 m off route
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Birnam Hotel
monument ·
355 m off route
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Murthly Gates
monument ·
359 m off route
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Inchewan Burn
monument ·
363 m off route
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Birnam Hill (King's Seat)
viewpoint ·
on the route
6,3 km
100%
Stair Bridge Viewpoint
viewpoint ·
97 m off route
6,3 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Birnam Hill Path is 6.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Birnam Hill Path takes approximately 1h 34min to complete.
Yes, Birnam Hill Path is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Birnam Hill Path starts near coordinates 56.5466, -3.5626.
Birnam Hill Path is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Birnam Hill Path is maintained and managed by Perth and Kinross.