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Give a hike!Dunkeld / Dùn Chailleann
Perth and Kinross
Slow Ways linking Dunkeld and Aberfeldy, Blairgowrie, Perth, Pitlochry, Trochry
Scotland / Perth and Kinross / Dunkeld
Dunkeld’s five Slow Ways are 45% checked
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Walk to Dunkeld from further afield
| Slow Way | Route | To do | ||||||||
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Aberfeldy—Dunkeld
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Abedun two |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 26km/16mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
Dunkeld—Blairgowrie
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Dunbla one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 24km/15mi | Ascent 501m | Descent 505m | ||
Dunkeld—Perth
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Dunper one |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 31km/19mi | Ascent 373m | Descent 421m | |
Dunkeld—Perth
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Dunper two |
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U U |
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Survey me | Distance 30km/19mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
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Pitlochry—Dunkeld
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Pitldun one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 23km/14mi | Ascent 462m | Descent 508m | ||
Trochry—Dunkeld
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Trodun one |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 7km/4mi | Ascent 92m | Descent 192m |
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Collective progress
46% of Dunkeld’s five route options are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified
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3 people have contributed to Dunkeld’s Slow Ways
2 people have pledged to walk and review a route
0 people have surveyed a route in Dunkeld
94km out of 141km have been walked and reviewed
154km of reviews have been shared in Dunkeld
Latest Updates
From Aberfeldy a footway heads eastwards beside the A827, but a trodden path beside the river can be taken as a pleasant alternative. The footway ends shortly before the route heads south east up a track signposted 'Griffin Forest Paths, Dunkeld 15', but there is a trodden path on the grass verge. North of Loch Kennard the route takes to a path signed as 'Dead End' (from both ends), but is perfectly feasible, although there is a small stream crossing, and the route might be boggy during winter months. From here there are various paths leading to the Hermitage car park, the Slowways route takes the closest path to the river, passing Ossian's Hall, and is very pleasant....
F Berry
The path has a steep climb as it travels south under Birnam Hill from there is follows estate tracks to reach the B867. On entering Bankfoot the path turn right down a hill to enter the village where there is a shop, inn and a bus service to Birnam or Perth. From here the path more or less follows the River Tay south to Perth. Just south of Luncarty there is a footbridge missing and a short path diversion away from the river The new Tay crossing (Destiny Bridge) was being built at the time of walking and so there were some path diversions in place. The final part of the route into Perth from the river Almond is on tarmac and is hard on tired feet....
Johanna B
I walked this course on 26/06/2024, from Perth to Dunkeld, and found the route generally easy to follow. As you head north out of Perth towards the new Cross Tay Link Road and Destiny Bridge construction, there are a few well-signposted diversions along quiet roads and paths. These diversions shortened the walk slightly, taking a more direct route along Fairview road, passing Luncarty Memorial Hall, and rejoining the mapped route just outside Luncarty Primary School. Once across the A9, there is a long stretch of farm tracks, passing two farms and then a short walk along a minor road. Despite only light rain in the days leading up to and during the walk, I doubt this path would be passable in worse weather without waterproof boots....
Ceilidh
From Dunkeld the route crosses the River Tay on Telford's bridge then dives down steep steps (sign indicates Path to Birnam Oak) see photo. Leaving the top end of Station Road the route passes beneath the railway and A9 before turning south to use the Birnam Hill Path on the wooded lower slopes of Birnam Hill. The route leaves the Birnam Hill path at an unmarked trodden route to descend slightly then gradually climb to a junction of forest tracks. From Luncarty the route follows the western bank of the River Tay, mostly on trodden paths, until the River Almond is crossed (underpasses beneath the A9 and railway line)....
F Berry
I walked both routes, and a number of other Slowways routes, on a few excursions 2021-22, using buses and creating loops - hence the photos in the 'overview' and for Dunper1 and Dunper2 are taken in different seasons....
F Berry
It might just about be suitable for robust off road wheelers, providing the steep steps at Dunkeld Bridge were avoided. A pleasant path beside the rivers, and some steep steps on the east side of the old road bridge takes the route up to the A923. Heading from Dunkeld to Trochry, the start of the route at the steps could easily be missed – see photo....
F Berry
Slow Ways added Dunbla one, a new walk from Dunkeld to Blairgowrie
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Grid ref
NO0260142854
Lat / Lon
56.56749° / -3.58663°
Easting / Northing
302,601E / 742,854N
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Facilities
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