Drummond Hill Walk
Distance: up to 3 miles/5km
Approximate Time: up to 90 minutes
Height Gain: up to 160 metres
Further Info: `A Guide to Tay Forest Park` available from Aberfeldy TIC or OS Landranger Map 52
Excellent walking through the broadleaf and conifer trees of Scotland’s first managed forest, with views to Kenmore and Loch Tay. There are two waymarked routes plus a number of other tracks shown on the appropriate Ordnance Survey map. The Black Rock Walk zig-zags up the forest road from the main car park, steadily climbing on a relatively easy gradient before turning westwards to the Black Rock viewpoint.
The Taymouth Walk is a more easterly circular route offering fine views of the Tay valley. Roe deer can sometimes be seen in this woodland and also the elusive capercaillie – an enormous forest grouse known as `the horse of the woods`. Begin the walks at main Forestry Commission car park located off the minor road that extends round the base of the hill and links Kenmore and the B846. GR 772462. Refreshments and food in Kenmore and nearby Aberfeldy.
Related Links
Helpful books on walking in Perthshire
Visit Scotland Perthshire - source of above walk information
The Official Walking Site of Scotland's National Tourism Organisation
In and Around Aberfeldy
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