Dunkeld area

Dunkeld area

Widely regarded as the entrance to the Scottish Highlands, the Dunkeld area is "Big Tree Country", with fantastic walking opportunities through majestic forests either side of the grand River Tay. Dunkeld itself is a bustling village with an ancient cathedral, tempting shops and cafes, and excellent transport links. There are lots of very good tracks and paths in the area.


Our full-day walking adventures are usually 15-20km in length, with 400-600m of ascent. Usual time, including stops along the way, would be about 6-7 hours.


To provide you with some inspiration about the walking adventures we could design for you, here are some ideas:

Birnam Hill & Craig Obney

A lovely walk that takes in Birnam Hill and the ancient hill fort on Craig Obney, a hill that offers a great view of the Highland Boundary. A walk could also take attractions like the Beatrix Potter visitor centre, the Birnam Oak (a relic of Birnam Wood mentioned in Shakespeare's Macbeth) or Niel Gow's Oak by the River Tay.

Deuchary Hill and Loch Ordie

Starting in the scenic village of Dunkeld, we walk up a lovely track to Mill Dam - seeing some evidence of local beavers - and then up Deuchary Hill. This hill might only be just over 500m high, but in decent weather it offers a majestic view in all directions. From here we walk down to Loch Ordie and then back to Dunkeld along tracks and paths. Back in Dunkeld, we can have a look around Dunkeld Cathedral and have a well-earned coffee and cake!

Booking & extra information

Our booking process, terms and conditions and prices are described on this page:

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Or you can go directly to our easy-to-use booking platform by clicking on this button:

>> Book a guided walk in this area

Children aged 12+ are welcome on many of our walking adventures, but they must be accompanied by a responsible parent or guardian. Give us a call to discuss what you'd like to do. Sorry, but no dogs.


You can experience a wide range of weather in a day's walking in Scotland, so our motto is to be well prepared, whatever the time of year. A pair of good walking shoes/boots, waterproofs, a small rucksack, some warm spare clothing and something to eat & drink are essential. Walking poles might also be useful. You can find out more here:

>> What to bring

Places to stay

If you're visiting for a few days, there are plenty of great places to stay in Pitlochry and elsewhere in Highland Perthshire. You can find out more by following this link:

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