Arriving by train to Dunkeld and Birnam, a visit to the Hermitage is highly recommended. Please use this route avoiding the A9 (which is unsuitable for pedestrians). Say hello to Niel Gow's statue and pass through his birthplace, Inver.
OSM map layer · LineString
56.56, -3.60 · rel 18310722
56.56, -3.60 · rel 18310722
Station to the Hermitage
3,1 km from Dunkeld and Birnam Station to The Hermitage through alpine terrain and lakes.
Dunkeld and Birnam Station
→
The Hermitage
linear
3,1km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
hiking
SAC
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Castle or ruins
Lively
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
15× monument
1× ruins
1× Water
1× summit
2× Attraction
War Memorial
monument ·
67 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Invermill
ruins ·
72 m off route
0,0 km
0%
The Cauld Well
Water ·
146 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Bishop's Hill East
summit ·
362 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Dunkeld and Birnam Station
monument ·
30 m off route
2,3 km
75%
Inchewan Burn
monument ·
on the route
3,1 km
100%
Murthly Gates
monument ·
on the route
3,1 km
100%
Birnam Hotel
monument ·
on the route
3,1 km
100%
Birnam Institute
monument ·
61 m off route
3,1 km
100%
Thomas Ormsby and Mary Newham Underwood Fountain
monument ·
70 m off route
3,1 km
100%
Tower Buildings
monument ·
99 m off route
3,1 km
100%
Murthly Terrace
monument ·
103 m off route
3,1 km
100%
Little Dunkeld Church
monument ·
122 m off route
3,1 km
100%
St. Mary’s
monument ·
142 m off route
3,1 km
100%
Toll House
monument ·
155 m off route
3,1 km
100%
The Armoury
monument ·
157 m off route
3,1 km
100%
War Memorial
monument ·
159 m off route
3,1 km
100%
The Birnam Oak
Attraction ·
278 m off route
3,1 km
100%
Old Jail
monument ·
328 m off route
3,1 km
100%
Platinum Jubilee Picnic Table
Attraction ·
333 m off route
3,1 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
Station to the Hermitage is 3.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Station to the Hermitage takes approximately 47 min to complete.
No, Station to the Hermitage is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Dunkeld and Birnam Station to The Hermitage. Plan ahead for return transport.
Station to the Hermitage starts at Dunkeld and Birnam Station.
Station to the Hermitage is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.