Perthshire
Walks Near Perth
40 hills within 50km — 5 Munros, 10 Corbetts, 18 Grahams, 7 Donalds. Sorted by straight-line distance.
Perth sits at the edge of the Highland Boundary Fault and has excellent access to Perthshire Munros, the Sma' Glen, Glen Lyon and the southern Cairngorms. Schiehallion, Ben Lawers and Ben Vorlich are all under an hour away. Perthshire contains some of Scotland's most varied hill country — from the gentle Lomond Hills in Fife (20 min east) to the rugged Ben Lawers range with 7 Munros above 914m.
ScotRail direct from Edinburgh (1h20) and Glasgow (1h). Local Stagecoach buses serve Crieff and Dunkeld. The A9 north gives fast access to Glen Garry, Glen Shee and the Cairngorms. A car is needed for most hill access — Perth's bus connections into the glens are limited. Pitlochry (30 min north by car or train) is a good intermediate base for northern Perthshire hills.
Top walks near Perth
Schiehallion
Perthshire's most distinctive Munro — a perfect cone at 1,083m. 50 min drive from Perth via Aberfeldy. The JMT path is excellently maintained. Historic significance: site of the 1774 Schiehallion Experiment.
45km from Perth
Ben Lawers
The Ben Lawers range holds 7 Munros including Ben Lawers (1,214m). The NTS visitor centre and path system (A827 above Loch Tay, 50 min from Perth) makes this an accessible high-mountain range.
48km from Perth
Kinnoull Hill
Perth's local hill — 222m viewpoint above the River Tay with sandstone cliffs, mixed woodland and views across the Tay valley. Accessible from Perth city centre (3km walk or local bus).
3km from Perth
When to go
Perth has a relatively dry and continental climate — the hills are more settled here than on the west coast. 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 (40 min drive) is one of Scotland's most beautiful glens in October with autumn colour.
All hills within 50km of Perth
| Hill | Type | Height | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meall nan Caorach | Graham | 623m | 21km |
| Meall Reamhar | Graham | 617m | 22km |
| Innerdownie | Donald | 610m | 25km |
| Tarmangie Hill | Donald | 645m | 28km |
| Meall Dearg | Graham | 690m | 29km |
| King's Seat Hill | Donald | 648m | 30km |
| Beinn na Gainimh | Graham | 729m | 30km |
| Ben Cleuch | Graham | 721m | 31km |
| Ben Cleuch | Donald | 721m | 31km |
| Auchnafree Hill | Corbett | 787m | 32km |
| Blairdenon Hill | Donald | 631m | 33km |
| Ben Chonzie | Munro | 930m | 35km |
| Blath Bhalg | Graham | 640m | 39km |
| Creagan na Beinne | Corbett | 889m | 40km |
| Mount Blair | Graham | 744m | 40km |
| Mor Bheinn | Graham | 640m | 40km |
| Shee of Ardtalnaig (Ciste Buide a' Claidheimh) | Graham | 758m | 40km |
| Beinn nan Eun | Donald | 631m | 41km |
| Ben Vrackie | Corbett | 841m | 42km |
| Creag Uchdag | Corbett | 878m | 42km |
| Farragon Hill | Corbett | 782m | 42km |
| Cat Law | Graham | 670m | 42km |
| Creag na h-Eararuidh (Stuc na Cabaig) | Graham | 708m | 43km |
| Meall Tairneachan | Corbett | 787m | 44km |
| Duchray Hill (Mealna Letter) | Graham | 703m | 44km |
| Uamh Bheag | Graham | 665m | 44km |
| Uamh Bheag | Donald | 665m | 44km |
| Creag Ruadh | Graham | 712m | 45km |
| Corwharn | Graham | 609m | 45km |
| Badandun Hill | Graham | 740m | 45km |
| Creag Each | Graham | 673m | 46km |
| Meall na Fearna | Corbett | 810m | 47km |
| Monamenach | Corbett | 807m | 47km |
| Ben Vuirich | Corbett | 903m | 48km |
| Ben Gulabin | Corbett | 806m | 49km |
| Meall Greigh | Munro | 1000m | 49km |
| Ben Vorlich | Munro | 985m | 49km |
| Creag Gharbh | Graham | 637m | 49km |
| Meall na Aighean | Munro | 982m | 50km |
| Beinn a' Ghlo - Carn Liath | Munro | 975m | 50km |
Distance is straight-line (as the crow flies) from Perth city centre — not drive or walk distance. Radius: 50km.
Current conditions near Perth
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:20
- Sunset
- 21:01
- Civil dawn
- 04:33
- Civil dusk
- 21:48
NOAA Solar Calculator · 5 May 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What are the closest Munros to Perth?
- Ben Vorlich above Loch Earn is approximately 55km from Perth (50 min by car via Crieff and the A85). Schiehallion (45km via Aberfeldy) and the Ben Lawers range (50km via the A827) are the main Perthshire Munro groups within easy reach.
- Is there a walk from Perth city centre?
- Kinnoull Hill (222m) is the local Perth viewpoint — accessible by a 3km walk from the city centre through Kinnoull Hill Woodland Park. The sandstone cliffs and Tay valley views are excellent. The Perth town trail and South Inch/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 — accessible from Aberfeldy (30 min from Perth). Ben Lyon (857m) and Meall Buidhe (932m) are the main hills. The glen road itself (no bus service) is one of Scotland's most beautiful drives.
- How far is Ben Nevis from Perth?
- Ben Nevis is approximately 145km from Perth by road via the A9 to Stirling and A82 north, or the A9 to Killiecrankie and A86 west through Spean Bridge — both around 2h. Perth is not typically used as a Ben Nevis base; Fort William or Aviemore are more practical.