Walks Near Perth

Top walks near Perth

When to go

Perth is drier than the west coast, and the hills are often more settled here. Schiehallion and Ben Lawers are good from May to October. The Ben Lawers range holds snow well into April and can have excellent conditions for experienced winter walkers. Kinnoull Hill is excellent year-round. Glen Lyon is one of Scotland's most beautiful glens in October with autumn colour.

Munros, Corbetts, Grahams and Donalds within 50km of Perth

Distance is straight-line (as the crow flies) from the centre of Perth — not drive or walk distance. Radius: 50km. Marilyns are not included in this list; a hill on two lists appears once. Top-walk distances above are measured the same way, to the summit, car park or spot each card links to.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the closest Munros to Perth?

Measured in a straight line, Ben Chonzie (930m) above Comrie is the nearest at about 35km, followed by Meall Greigh at the eastern end of the Lawers range and Ben Vorlich above Loch Earn, both about 49km. Schiehallion and the rest of the Ben Lawers range are the other main Perthshire groups within easy reach.

Is there a walk from Perth city centre?

Kinnoull Hill is the local Perth viewpoint, walkable from the city centre into the Kinnoull Hill Woodland Park. The sandstone cliffs and Tay valley views are excellent. The South Inch and North Inch parks give pleasant riverside walking without driving.

What is the best Perthshire walk for scenery?

Glen Lyon is widely regarded as Perthshire's finest glen — reached from Aberfeldy or Fortingall, with Munros on both sides. The glen road itself is one of Scotland's most beautiful drives.

How far is Ben Nevis from Perth?

Ben Nevis is about 113km from Perth in a straight line. By road it is either west via the A85 and Crianlarich to the A82, or north on the A9 and west on the A86 through Spean Bridge. Perth is not typically used as a Ben Nevis base; Fort William is more practical.