Birnam to the Pine Cone Point (The Hermitage), Dunkeld

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Overview

This circular walk follows the River Tay past the historic Birnam Oak, through the village of Inver, and into the Hermitage’s ancient woodland. The route finishes with a climb to Pine Cone Point, offering sweeping views of the surrounding landscape.

Saturday, 25 October 2025

Meeting time:: 9:15 am
Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: 209.7m / 688ft
Type:: circular

Good waymarked paths, tracks and minor roads.

Useful maps:
OS Explorer Map 379 (Dunkeld, Aberfeldy & Glen Almond), OS Landranger Map 52 (Pitlochry & Crieff) or OS Landranger Map 53 (Blairgowrie & Forest of Alyth).

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NO 60067 59695
Nearest postcode:: DD9 7EU
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Meeting time:: 9:15 am

Inch Car Park, off River Street at foot of Witchden Road, Brechin

Starting point

Grid reference:: NO 03156 41805
Nearest postcode:: PH8 0DT
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Station Road, Birnam

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