Birnam Hill Race
Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom
Loop trail in Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom. Running.
- Distance
- 3.7 mi (6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,060 ft (323 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr
- High point
- 1,273 ft (388 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from start
- Peak: Birnam Hill (King's Seat) 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from start
- Spring: The Cauld Well 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from start
- Waterfall 3.7 mi (6 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Birnam Hill Race
How long is Birnam Hill Race?
Birnam Hill Race is 3.7 mi (6 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr. It climbs 1,060 ft (323 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,273 ft (388 m).
How hard is Birnam Hill Race?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Birnam Hill Race?
4 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Birnam Hill Race?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped. 1 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Birnam Hill Race shaded?
Mostly shaded (74% under trees).
What can you do on Birnam Hill Race?
Best for Running.
Where can you eat near Birnam Hill Race?
The Birnam Oak Cafe, 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Best-one, 1.3 mi (2.2 km).
Is this a good week for Birnam Hill Race?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Birnam Hill Race
- Rake'n'Ruin Perth and Kinross · Easy · 2 mi (3.3 km)
- Station to the Hermitage Perth and Kinross · Easy · 3.9 mi (6.2 km)
- Birnam Hill and The River Tay Perth and Kinross · Hard · 8.4 mi (13.5 km)
- Electric Beaver Perth and Kinross · Hard · 1.3 mi (2.1 km)
- Birnam Oak Perth and Kinross · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.9 km)
- Loch of the Lowes Path Perth and Kinross · Moderate · 3.6 mi (5.7 km)
- Glen Garr Path Perth and Kinross · Moderate · 6 mi (9.7 km)
- Hermitage, Rumbling Bridge and Inchewan Burn Perth and Kinross · Moderate · 6.6 mi (10.6 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap