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    The Hermitage is 2m W of Dunkeld

    By train
    The Edinburgh/Glasgow - Stirling/Perth - Inverness First ScotRail line takes you to Dunkeld-Birnam Station, and then it’s a one and half miles to The Hermitage.

    By bus
    Stagecoach bus number 23 from Perth to Aberfeldy stops at Dunkeld North Car Park.
    Stagecoach bus number 27 from Perth to Pitlochry also stops at Dunkeld North Car Park.
    Bankfoot Buses route 22 from Perth to Dunkeld stops also at Dunkeld North Car Park.

    Walking
    From Dunkeld-Birnam Station to The Hermitage: Walk north through Birnam and just before the bridge over the River Tay take the steps down to the river bank (these are beside the old tollhouse on your right immediately before the bridge). Turn left and follow the footpath through the grounds of the Forestry Commission offices into the small village of Inver. Head through towards the A9 road. Upon reaching the A9 turn left along the footpath and you’ll soon arrive at The Hermitage.
    Distance = one mile.

    By bike
    National Cycle Route 77 passes through Dunkeld. It is one mile from Dunkeld to The Hermitage. There are bike racks at the Lower Car Park at The Hermitage.

    For more information:
    Click the National Cycle Network icon to see Sustrans cycle routes for this propertyClick the National Cycle Network icon to see Sustrans cycle routes for this property



    Call the Sustrans Information Line on 0845 113 0065
    Click here to visit their website.

    Click here to visit the Stagecoach website for North East Scotland Region

    Call First ScotRail on 0845 601 5929
    Click here to visit their website.

    Call Traveline Scotland on 0871 200 2233 for full public transport information.

    Road: Off A9
    Ordnance Survey Ref: OS Ref: NN008417

    News
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      The stunning scenery at Kintail & Morvich is currently in the running as one of the UK's finest views.  more>

    • - Minister and actress join Perth primary school pupils to launch online celebration of Scottish places

      A new initiative was launched today (5 November) to encourage people from all walks of life to celebrate their links with places in Scotland that mean something special to them. more>

    • - Trust technology takes visitors on Dunkeld tour

      Conservation charity, the National Trust for Scotland, embraced the digital age today as it launched a podcast to take visitors on a scenic walk around Dunkeld and the Hermitage.  more>

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