Marilyn · perthshire
Birnam Hill - King's Seat
At 403m on the shores of Loch Tay in Highland Perthshire, this is the kind of hill that experienced walkers love — not famous, not crowded, but a proper summit with proper views.
Quick facts
- Height
- 403.8m/ 1324ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NO 03209 40170
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent via forest tracks leading to the open moor above the Perthshire glens to the 403m summit. The walking is straightforward with clear views opening up as you gain height. Allow 2-4 hours.
Terrain
Typical Highland Perthshire terrain — birch woodland below, heather and grass above. Some wet ground crossing burns.
In winter
Snow is intermittent in Highland Perthshire — the hills see winter conditions but are rarely arctic. An excellent area for building winter walking experience.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 29m
- Edinburgh2h 50m
OS maps: OS Landranger 52, OS Landranger 53, OS Explorer 379E
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:26
- Sunset
- 20:56
- Civil dawn
- 04:41
- Civil dusk
- 21:42
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