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Dunkeld Cathedral – Dunkeld Town Centre loop from Dunkeld

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Dunkeld Cathedral – Dunkeld Town Centre loop from Dunkeld

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Dunkeld Cathedral – Dunkeld Town Centre loop from Dunkeld

01:35

5.73km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: February 17, 2026

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1.98 km

Polney Loch

Highlight • Viewpoint

Polney Loch is a scenic little lochan above the Tayside village of Dunkeld. It's surrounded by lovely mature woodland and features on the popular Atholl Woods circuit walk. The lochan …

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2.13 km

Bench With View of Polney Loch

Highlight • Viewpoint

Polney Loch, (also known as the Goat's Pool), lies beneath the imposing cliffs of Craig a' Barns. Close to the edge of the lochs, stealthy grey herons can often be seen waiting motionless to spear an unsuspecting fish or frog.

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3.68 km

River Tay Riverside Path

Highlight • Trail

A nice little track along the Tay , really peaceful

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4.65 km

Dunkeld Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

There's been an important place of worship here since the early Celtic Church of the 9th century, but no trace of this building remains. The present cathedral dates from 1318. …

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4.91 km

Dunkeld Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

A lovely town along the River Tay, Dunkeld is a wonderfully picturesque town in Perthshire.

The town centre feels like a step into history, albeit with delicious modern bakeries, cafés, restaurants, and independent shops.

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4.98 km

St Ninian's Gardens

Highlight • Natural

A tranquil and peaceful location to take a break. It can be bustling on the street yet peaceful here. There's limited seating.

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5.12 km

Stanley Hill Woodland

Highlight • Natural

"A small patch of woodland between the main street and the Dunkeld House Hotel Ground, and next to the main car park. The hill was landscaped by the 2nd Duke …

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5.73 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.78 km

1.63 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.68 km

1.89 km

867 m

175 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Dunkeld Cathedral – Dunkeld Town Centre loop from Dunkeld

Polney Loch

Bench With View of Polney Loch

River Tay Riverside Path

Dunkeld Cathedral

Dunkeld Town Centre

St Ninian's Gardens

Stanley Hill Woodland

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