Kinnoull Hill Woodland Walk

A short walk from Perth city centre, Kinnoull Hill Woodland Park encompasses five hills: Corsiehill, Deuchny Hill, Barn Hill, Binn Hill and the tallest of them, Kinnoull Hill, which is also a Site of Special Scientific Interest.  

Scotland’s first official woodland park, this is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists with a network of established paths, panoramic views over the city and surrounding countryside, and an abundance of flora and fauna.

Starting from the car park at Corsiehill, the top of Kinnoull Hill is a straightforward walk on a marked path; expect a gentle test of your leg muscles over short stretches of steep ground.  Your route leads you under the shade of oak, ash, beech, and rowan trees, as well as Norway Spruce and Scots Pine.  As you climb, you may spot red and grey squirrels, woodland birds and even deer.  

At the summit, you are rewarded with magnificent views in all directions – east along the Tay Estuary towards Dundee and Fife, south-west to the Ochil Hills, west over Perth to Ben Vorlich and Ben More, and north to the foothills of the Grampians.  The 18th century castle folly, Kinnoull Tower, is visible on a rocky outcrop high above the river.