A leisurely walk with one small section of steps and gentle inclines. The walk uses the Bishop's Path and Connects with the little know but very picturesque Duchess Bridle Path to reach Dunkeld House Hotel. It then returns via the side of the River Tay.
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56.56, -3.60 · rel 15548489
56.56, -3.60 · rel 15548489
The Duchess and the Bishop's Walk
A 3,2 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Perthshire and Kinross.
Loop walk
start = finish · Perthshire and Kinross
3,2km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
hiking
SAC
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
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?
16× monument
2× summit
1× ruins
1× Attraction
Perth Arms
monument ·
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Cross Roads
monument ·
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St Ninian's Wynd
monument ·
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11 The Cross
monument ·
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Bishop’s Hill West
summit ·
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Cross Roads
monument ·
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Atholl Memorial Fountain
monument ·
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Duchess Anne
monument ·
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The Old Rectory
monument ·
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Battle of Dunkeld Memorial
monument ·
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No. 23 Cathedral Street
monument ·
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Cathedral Gates
monument ·
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Bishop's Hill East
summit ·
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No. 19 Cathedral Street
monument ·
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Dunkeld Cathedral
ruins ·
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Dunkeld Ell
Attraction ·
39 m off route
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No. 9 Cathedral Street
monument ·
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Water Wynd
monument ·
55 m off route
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Atholl Arms Hotel
monument ·
56 m off route
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The Old Bakehouse
monument ·
60 m off route
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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
The Duchess and the Bishop's Walk is 3.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, The Duchess and the Bishop's Walk takes approximately 49 min to complete.
Yes, The Duchess and the Bishop's Walk is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
The Duchess and the Bishop's Walk starts at Dunkeld.
The Duchess and the Bishop's Walk is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.