Marilyn · perthshire
Hill of Persie
A 445m hill near the Highland gateway town of Pitlochry with at least 150m of prominence — enough to feel like a real summit rather than a shoulder. The modest height belies the quality of the walking.
Quick facts
- Height
- 445.7m/ 1462ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NO 12247 56049
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Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent through birch woodland and heather moorland typical of Highland Perthshire to the 445m summit. The walking is straightforward with clear views opening up as you gain height. Allow 2-4 hours.
Terrain
Well-drained Perthshire hills with a mix of heather, blaeberry and grass. Generally good underfoot with rocky outcrops near the summit.
In winter
Winter walking is comfortable with standard gear. Snow rarely persists below 600m. The well-drained terrain means less ice than wetter western hills.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow3h 0m
- Edinburgh2h 0m
OS maps: OS Landranger 53, OS Explorer 052S, OS Explorer 387S
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:25
- Sunset
- 20:56
- Civil dawn
- 04:39
- Civil dusk
- 21:42
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