We are the Glasgow Ramblers. If you enjoy walking or want to give it a try come and join us.
Yvonne F.
This is a leisurely circular walk from Dunkeld and Birnam Train station. We'll start with a stroll along the Banks of the River Tay past some ancient trees including the magnificent Birnam Oak, the oldest living tree from Birnam Wood referenced at the end of Shakespeare's Macbeth. From there we'll head to the Hermitage, a stretch of Perthshire forest which was originally designed as a pleasure ground in the 18th century for the Dukes of Atholl.
We'll pass Ossian's Hall, with its grand views of the Black Linn Falls, the Cave and a Totem Pole before heading on to the Rumbling Bridge with more waterfalls. A lovely walk through open countryside and woodland will take us back to Birnam. Although this is a leisurely day out, the terrain is uneven for much of the walk with sections of rough, gnarly ground to negotiate and some gentle inclines throughout.
If you would like to come on the walk please contact Yvonne from Thursday October 23 onwards. Remember to include your mobile number and email address when you get in touch.
If time allows before catching the train back at 16.37, there are a couple of cafes for refreshments in Birnam, including the cafe at the Birnam Arts Centre near the Beatrix Potter Garden and the Birnam Oak at the old post office.
Please wear walking boots and take poles if you normally use them as the ground is rough for much of the walk.
There are toilets at the start of the walk and plenty cover along the way.
We'll meet in front of the ticket office at Queen Street Station at 08:35 in time to catch the 08:49 train to Dunkeld and Birnam. Please buy a DAY return to Dunkeld and Birnam (if you buy an open return it will cost a lot more).
The walk starts at 10.20am from Dunkeld and Birnam station after the train arrives
