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 Photographs of Kinnoull Hill above Perth and the River Tay


On ascent of Kinnoull Hill

On ascent of Kinnoull Hill


Owl wood carving

Owl wood carving



Trig Point on Kinnoull Hill

Trig Point on Kinnoull Hill



River Tay from Kinnoull Hill

River Tay from Kinnoull Hill




Road network with Friarton Bridge over the River Tay from Kinnoull Hill

Road network with Friarton Bridge

over the River Tay

from Kinnoull Hill



Road network with Friarton Bridge over the River Tay from Kinnoull Hill

Road network with Friarton Bridge

over the River Tay

from Kinnoull Hill





Friarton Bridge over the River Tay from Kinnoull Hill

Friarton Bridge

over the River Tay

from Kinnoull Hill



River Tay from Kinnoull Hill

River Tay from Kinnoull Hill




The Tower on Kinnoull Hill above the River Tay

The Tower on Kinnoull Hill


above the River Tay





The Tower on Kinnoull Hill above the River Tay

The Tower on Kinnoull Hill


above the River Tay






The Tower on Kinnoull Hill

The Tower on Kinnoull Hill


above the River Tay





The Tower on Kinnoull Hill

The Tower on Kinnoull Hill


above the River Tay





The Tower on Kinnoull Hill above the River Tay

The Tower on Kinnoull Hill


above the River Tay



Cliffs on Kinnoull Hill

Cliffs on Kinnoull Hill



Signpost on Kinnoull Hill

Signpost on Kinnoull Hill




Route  Map for Kinnoull Hill

Route Map for Kinnoull Hill






KINNOULL HILL - ROUTE DESCRIPTION:


Location: Perthshire
Map: OS Landranger 53, or free Kinnoull Hill path leaflet available locally
Distance: 5 miles ( 8km )
Time: 2-3 hours
Terrain: Moderate walk



Kinnoull Hill Woodland Park, above Perth, mainly consists of a large area of mixed woodland with an extensive path network.
This walk combines two areas to give a satisfying figure-of-eight outing.
Much of the park area was formerly owned by the Earls of Kinnoull and it was the 9th Earl who erected the Stone Table at the top of the steep cliffs.
It commands a wonderful view down the Tay and across to the Fife Lomonds. The vertical face below is part of a fault, and the volcanic rock supports a wide
range of plants. A short path leads to the trig pillar and view indicator.
Although you are only at 222m ( 728ft ) the view is wide, taking in a hill panorama.
The indicator was erected in 1948 to mark the 25th anniversary of the gift of this land to the people of Perth by Lord Dewar.
A short walk along the top of the cliffs ( please take care ) leads to Kinnoull Tower, a folly built for the 9th Earl in imitation of castles he had seen in Germany.
Later in the walk you join the Coronation Road, an ancient highway said to have been used by Scottish kings and nobles travelling from Falkland Palace in
Fife to Scone Palace.
On the way back from the Jubilee car park you use one of the all-abilities paths, which give as many people as possible, including those in wheelchairs,
the chance to sample the park's attractions. Just below the old quarry is another view indicator on Corsiehill.
When you are ready to leave, take the path to the left of the indicator to the end of the walk.



Route:

Walk back to the road bend, from the car park, and lake the path ahead.
Keep left at a fork after 100m, climbing steadily, and keep right at the next fork, following red markers.
Keep right at another fork and continue on a narrower path that runs along a small shelf to a field edge.
At the right turn for Barnhill, keep straight ahead.
Join another path and climb quite steeply for a time.
Turn right as signed and follow the path up to reach the Stone Table.
Follow the edge of the cliffs around a gully and up to Kinnoull Tower.
From the Tower, follow the surfaced path.
At a fork, go right, and continue on the wide track above the valley of the Deuchny Burn.
Turn right along the edge of the wood to cross the Jubilee car park, and turn right at the field edge ( Jubilee Walk ).
Reach a gate and turn left into conifer forest.
The path curves right, then you turn left ( at point 5 ).
The path again curves right.
Go through two gates, cross the field and walk along the far edge below the trees.
Cross the Langley Burn, after which the path improves and climbs to re-enter the forest.
Keep on the main track and in about 450m, turn right as signed onto a sharp rise over Deuchny Hill.
At the top of the rise, join a broad track.
Retrace your steps across the Jubilee car park and fork right (red arrows) by a gate past Forest Lodge.
Follow the broad path, which curves left.
About 100m after a track comes in from the left, turn right ( red and yellow arrows ).
 At the T-junction, turn right and follow the quarry fence down to the view indicator on Corsiehill and on down to the car park.



KINNOULL HILL - ROUTE DESCRIPTION 2:


Location: Perth
Grade: Easy hill climb
Distance: 4 miles/7km
Time: 2 hours



An easy but atmospheric climb through forest, Kinnoull Hill rises from the River Tay on the outskirts of Perth and
can easily be climbed from the city centre. From the South Inch car park cross the railway bridge ( walkway for pedestrians ) over the
river. The bridge crosses, and offers access to, Moncrieffe Island - there is a golf course on the island, although much of the land is used for
allotments. Apparently Moncriefife Island, sometimes referred to as Friarton Island, is the only permanently inhabited freshwater
island in Scotland which is not on Loch Lomond.
Once across the river,  cross the busy A85 road and almost immediately follow a sign that indicates the National Trust for
Scotland's Branklyn Gardens then turn left at a sign that prominently indicates the route to Kinnoull Hill.
Climbing gently uphill pass a large house on the left. Barnhill is a former centre for the local fruit growing industry and its sheer size
gives an idea of how important that is for this region. Once past the house, the road turns left and shortly afterwards reaches a junction.
Although it's not clear from the signposts where to go, turn left here for Kinnoull Hill and keep climbing, with open ground on the left and
woodland on the right.
Various trails, used mostly by mountain bikers, thread off the main path on both sides but stick with the broad path as it
climbs steadily through the woods.
At one point near a ruined building there is a large rook, which appears to be climbing on to a dead tree - however it is an exquisite and very realistic carving.
After more climbing the path levels out with a picnic bench on the left. A signpost points to a car park but it is in the wrong
direction for the summit.
Another track on the right is the route to the top - within minutes of  the summit of Kinnoull Hill, complete with a picnic bench and a large stone
table. A short distance to the left is an OS column and two direction indicators.
The large stone tower that can be seen from the Friarton Bridge below is a few minutes’ walk further on. A slightly undulating
path, with warning signs to be aware of cliffs on the right, leads to it, a tall, circular tower offering great views down to the River Tay. 
The Kinnoull Tower is a romantic folly, built by Lord Grey of Kinfauns in 1829 in an attempt to create something of the Germanic
castle views that are a feature of the Rhine.



ROUTE PLANNER


Map: OS 1:50,000 Landranger sheet 58 ( Perth & Alloa ) or 1:25,000 Explorer sheet 369 ( Perth & Kinross )
Start/Finish: South Inch car park, Perth ( GR: NO118231 )
Distance: 4 miles/7km
Time: 2 hours
Public Transport: Perth is well served by train and bus from all major centres
Information: Perth TIC, 01738 450600.



Route: Leave the car park and cross the river by the railway bridge.
Cross A85 and TR.
TL at sign for Branklyn Gardens and follow the lane, with a large building on your left.
At top of lane follow gravel track to the right and in 100m TL at more signs.
Climb hill with open land on L and woods on R.
Continue on main track, ignoring other tracks running off to L and R.
Pass a ruined building and continue upwards.
As path turns sharp L, continue on it to top of rise.
A picnic bench on L. TR here and continue to the flat summit.
Continue with clifftop path to Kinnoull Tower.




Map for Kinnoull Hill

 Map for Kinnoull Hill

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