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There are 30 miles of paths and tracks at Kinnoull Hill Woodland Park. Many of these paths are informal they can be steep and muddy in places

the Kinnoull Circuit that takes in both Kinnoull and Deuchny woods and a loop providing a 1km route which is accessible to wheelchairs

there are two link paths, one heading straight from Corsiehill Road to the summit another heading into the woodland from the Barnhill area

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Hollywood actor  Brian Cox  >  his favourite place in Scotland is Kinnoull Hill in Perth

for the very personal reason that he has a childhood memory of being there with his father, the year before he died

He describes the place as being 100 per cent associated with his dad and he feels that his spirit

is always there watching, waiting for him to come home

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Corsiehill, Deuchny Hill, Barnhill, Binn Hill and Kinnoull Hill make up the Woodland Park which aims to provide a haven for people

and wildlife next to the city of Perth. Activities include walking, wildlife study, picnics, cycling, horse-riding or just enjoying the views
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The birds are identifiable by their sickle-shaped outline

They are known as assassins of the skies for their skill in hunting other birds

They dive on them from above at astonishing speeds estimated at up to 240 miles per hour
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head  to the  Forth Road Bridge  > keep north on the M90 cross Friarton Bridge

leave at junction 11 onto A85,  signed  Perth Braemar  >  Coupar Angus  Scone Palace  >

the road loops round under the Friarton Bridge

From Dundee

take the A90 Dual Carraigeway from the Swallow roundabout

as you aproach the Friarton Bridge take the slip road signed Perth

Braemar  Coupar Angus >  Scone Palace
 

as you come into the outskirts of Perth

you will see signs for the Bracklyn Gardens on the right 2 acres of beautiful gardens

a little further on Turn Right onto Manse Road 100 mt  before the Isle of Skye Hotel

Drive up the hill, go straight on at the first mini roundabout then right at the next one

into the Quarry car park, which is the starting point of the walks 1 & 2

near by is the Jubilee car park starting point for walks 3 & 4
 

The 4 Walks

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Walk 1

The Kinoull Circuit

follow the Red  Markers

This Walk is 3 miles
allow 2 hours

Conditions, well maintained paths and tracks
with gradual climb to hill summit

Refreshments and Toilets
full range in Perth

also at Bracklyn Gardens
also at Isle of Skye Hotel

or just go Au Natural

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Start, turn left at the car park exit and take the flight of wooden steps begin the climb up Kinnoull Hill

at the top of the steps, continue ahead to waymarked path signs

follow the  RED markers posts, then down steps to enter the woodland, continue towards edge of housing estate

and turn left past seats and onto gravel path

follow the gravel path as it begins to climb, where it divides fork right, and follow the  RED markers through

mainly deciduous woodland

fork right again on the way marked path, and after a short distance fork left and continue straight ahead

at a path junction fork left continue through woodland skirting the base of the hill

bear right at the next fork to take a path beside a fenced field on the right, at a sign pointing right to Barnhill

and left to Kinnoull Hill, turn left continue to follow signs for the summit, forking left to a clearing with a picnic table

with views through the trees to the mountains of Stuc a'Chroin, and Ben Vorlich in the distance

following the first of a series of  Red marker posts take the path to the right by the picnic table

climb steadily then fork right again uphill through the trees, at a path crossroads go right first on level ground

then climbing steadily again towards the summit

at the summit there is a large stone table, the views over the perilously sheer cliff edge ahead streches for miles

down the Tay towards Dundee, accross the network of roads around the Friarton Bridge

facing the cliff edge, turn left following the sign for Nature Walk, which follows the edge of the cliff

the path dips down from the summit with a glimpse through the trees to the right of Kinnoull Tower

its on the edge of the cliff face, the tower was built in the 18th century by the 9th Earl of Kinnoull

from the folly take the path ahead closest to the cliff edge, with views over Kinfauns Castle

continue through the woodland to where the path divides and fork right down a wider track

fork right again, continue downhill for half mile, with open views to the right over fields

pass to the right of a gate, into an area with a Forestry Commission sign and car park

turn around to face the sign, take the track on the right marked Nature Walk

pass a toilet block on the left, and re enter woodland, now on Corsiehill, and climb a short slope

continue on the well made track to where the path forks and bear left for the Quarry car park

at a junction in the track go straight on, after a short rise, turn right onto a narrower path

follow the car park signs where the path forks go right on RED markers

continue through the woodland to another path fork, go right pass behind some houses

on a gravel path, at a clearing with picnic tables, and a clear views accross Perth

a metal sign identifies the Highland boundary fault, walk left following a Yellow sign with a figure 2 on it

the path soon returns to the Quarry car park
 

Walk 2

The Tower Walk

Follow the Yellow Markers

Distance 3 miles
allow 2 hours

Start from the Quarry car park, proceed to the Corsiehill indicator, follow the Yellow markers

through mixed woodland to join the forest road between the pine and spruce trees

turn left and foloow the road to the lodge, you may also join this walk at this point from the jubilee car park

the walk climbes uphill through magnificent beech trees to Kinoull Hill summit

then down from this point through an area of birch, oak and rowan back to the Quarry car park.
 

Walk 3

The Jubilee Walk

follow the Green markers

Distance 2 miles
allow 1.5 hours

Start from the Jubilee car park, follow the Green markers towards the gate and water tan, pass the gate

the lefthand track leads through mixed pine forest and downhill towards farm land, at this point the route

passes through private ground, please respect the country code and keep dogs on a lead a style

leads you onto Coronation Road over farm land and the Langley Burn then back into woodland

follow the track and take the second turning on the right to climb steeply uphill to rejoin

the path to the car park at the gate.
 

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Parts of these walks may not be suitable for all, however in this area there are 30miles of  paths

including an all abilities loop providing 1 mile route accessible to wheelchairs

Walk 4

The Squirrel  Walk

follow the  Blue  Markers

Distance 1 mile

allow 30 minutes

a pleasant circular stroll from the Jubilee car park through mixed woodland

rich in bird and animal wildlife, watch out for Red Squirrels, Roe Deer, and noisy  Jays >

this walk is designed for those with special needs such as wheelchair users

and families with pushchairs toddlers etc

for other similar walks in this area check with the

Local Tourist Information Office

West Mill Street Lower City Mills

Perth, PH1 5QP

(01738) 627958
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