Directions to King's Seat Pictish Hill Fort from Dunkeld Community Archive. The final part of this walk is in steep terrain and is for experienced hikers only. If in doubt, employ a guide.
OSM map layer · LineString
56.57, -3.60 · rel 19332246
56.57, -3.60 · rel 19332246
Duchess Anne to Kings Seat
2,8 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Perthshire and Kinross · 56.57°N ·
3.60°W
2,8km
Distance
light
Climb · estimate
mountain_hiking
SAC
linear
Shape
38
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
1× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
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 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
13× monument
1× Attraction
1× Water
3× summit
1× ruins
1× viewpoint
Duchess Anne
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Atholl Memorial Fountain
monument ·
33 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Dunkeld Ell
Attraction ·
45 m off route
0,0 km
0%
11 The Cross
monument ·
on the route
0,4 km
15%
St Ninian's Wynd
monument ·
27 m off route
0,4 km
15%
The Old Bakehouse
monument ·
62 m off route
0,4 km
15%
Perth Arms
monument ·
85 m off route
0,4 km
15%
St Colme's Well
Water ·
on the route
2,8 km
100%
King’s Seat
summit ·
on the route
2,8 km
100%
The Old Rectory
monument ·
on the route
2,8 km
100%
Battle of Dunkeld Memorial
monument ·
25 m off route
2,8 km
100%
No. 23 Cathedral Street
monument ·
26 m off route
2,8 km
100%
Cathedral Gates
monument ·
30 m off route
2,8 km
100%
No. 19 Cathedral Street
monument ·
34 m off route
2,8 km
100%
Dunkeld Cathedral
ruins ·
37 m off route
2,8 km
100%
No. 9 Cathedral Street
monument ·
45 m off route
2,8 km
100%
Bishop's Hill East
summit ·
55 m off route
2,8 km
100%
Water Wynd
monument ·
55 m off route
2,8 km
100%
King’s Seat Viewpont
viewpoint ·
63 m off route
2,8 km
100%
Bishop’s Hill West
summit ·
90 m off route
2,8 km
100%
04 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
56 m
–
154 m
0 km
1,4 km
2,8 km
05 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
56 m elevation
Quarter of the way
64 m elevation
Halfway
65 m elevation
Three quarters
126 m elevation
Finish
154 m elevation
06 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
07 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
No photos of this route yet
Are you the first to walk it? Your photo will appear here — with credit.
Share the first photo
08 ·
no reports yet
What hikers experienced
Log completion · Start your adventure
Have you walked it?
Sign in to log your hike — it will appear on your profile too.
09 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Duchess Anne to Kings Seat is 2.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Duchess Anne to Kings Seat takes approximately 43 min to complete.
No, Duchess Anne to Kings Seat is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Duchess Anne to Kings Seat starts near coordinates 56.5658, -3.5872.
Duchess Anne to Kings Seat is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.