Birnam/Hermitage walk Dunkeld

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Overview

We will start in front of the Birnam arts centre, as limited parking car sharing is recommended. This centre is home to Beatrix Potter exhibition and hopefully we have time to visit after our long walk. However those joining later doing shorter walks may wish to visit this and meet up with other walkers at The Royal Dunkeld Hotel for our evening meal.

This is a lovely walk along the river Braan to the Hermitage, Ossian's Cave, Pine Cone and Totem pole before returning the same way. Hopefully weather good as the trees will be changing colour, river running fully and the doughnut cabin may still be there ( may be seasonal).

Saturday, 18 October 2025

Meeting time:: 8:30 am
Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: 330.7m / 1085ft
Type:: circular

Features

Toilets available
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NO 45713 51334
Nearest postcode:: DD8 3LA
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Meeting time:: 8:30 am

Starting point

Grid reference:: NO 03048 41599
Nearest postcode:: PH8 0BW
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Birnam Arts Centre

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