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Perth & District Group

Enjoy twice-weekly walks in the beautiful hills, countryside and coast of Perthshire, Fife and Angus in friendly company with Perth & District Ramblers.

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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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  • exclusive discounts from our partners
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Overview

The walk will head along the river Tay passing Birnam Oaks before crossing the bridge and returning to continue along the river. We will then ascend Kings Seat Hill Fort before heading onto Polney Loch and  Cally car park. Our return journey will take us through Fungarth back to Dunkeld and Birnam.

Saturday, 27 September 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13km / 8.1mi
Ascent:
182.9m / 600ft
Type:
circular

Local grade:  C+   RADO

This is a circular walk,  mostly on track and paths, which can be muddy in places, with some minor road walking. The walk also includes some short steep sections where poles would be useful.

Please book with walk leader at least 2 days before walk.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NO 03165 41843
Nearest postcode:
PH8 0BG
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Start time:
10:00 am

Station Road Birnam

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking