Good tracks but a stiff climb. Take care not to miss the junction that takes you to the fort. Great views of Strathtay and the north from the fort.
OSM map layer · LineString
56.65, -3.75 · rel 18238508
56.65, -3.75 · rel 18238508
Castle Dow Hill Fort
A 3,1 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Perthshire and Kinross.
Loop walk
start = finish · Perthshire and Kinross
3,1km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
21
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× ruins
1× summit
Castle Dow, HIllfort
ruins ·
on the route
0,1 km
3%
Castle Dow
summit ·
on the route
0,1 km
3%
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
Castle Dow Hill Fort is 3.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Castle Dow Hill Fort takes approximately 47 min to complete.
Yes, Castle Dow Hill Fort is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Castle Dow Hill Fort starts near coordinates 56.6415, -3.747.
Castle Dow Hill Fort is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.