3517 An amazing day around Dunkeld and Birnam! 3122 A varied route, which also includes the Hermitage - very popular with family walkers so a little care required here!&nbsp; <br />This trip was mapped by <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.progressionbikesscotland.com/">Progression Bikes</a></span>, based in Dunkeld.&nbsp; Bike hire, guided trips, uplifts and more!<br /><br /><br /> 2161 <p>Start from the Cally Car Park (signposted off the Blairgowrie/Loch of the Lowes road just outside of Dunkeld).&nbsp; Take the main fire road uphill, you achieve height quickly and easily.&nbsp; Continue up past Mill Dam and another two lochs, head through a gate and kept dogs on a leash as there are ducks and wildfowl, at Loch Ordie continue straight keeping the loch on your right.&nbsp; As you pass Loch Ordie continue on the main fire road as it bends left, right then bears left again.&nbsp; Either return by the same way or continue round the head of the loch taking second left then right to bring you round in a bigger loop back to Loch Ordie, this path may be boggy in places. <br /> <strong>Tips:</strong><br /> OS Landranger (1:50 000) 52 Pitlochry and Crieff<br />Less than 30 minutes north of Perth.<br />Facilities in Dunkeld, five minutes from car park.</p> 2145 This walk begins in Birnam, following the Birnam Glen path up to just beyond Balhomish, then taking a left off into the fields leading into Glen Garr - a very old droving right of way.&nbsp; After you arrive at Upper Obney, follow the minor road into Bankfoot.&nbsp; If you've got your timing right, you can wait at the bus stop by the school for the bus to take you back to Birnam.<br /><br />The alternative of course is to take the bus to Bankfoot from Perth, walk across to Birnam and from there the bus back to Perth. A great day out either way, with options for food and drink both in Bankfoot and Birnam! 2118 <p>This is a really lovely, easy ride or walk that is almost completely flat, avoids roads, and takes you past some of the loveliest scenes in Highland Perthshire.<br /><br />The Birnam Oak, the historic Telford's Bridge, the medieval Cathedral and old town of Dunkeld (looking across the river), the pretty hamlet of Inver and the stunning Hermitage (including possibly Britain's tallest tree) are all part of this route.<br /><br />Great relaxed family cycling for a Sunday afternoon - or any other afternoon for that matter!<br /><br />Tips:<br />There is a nice snack bar (Big Tree Cafe) in the Hermitage Car Park with good home baking - try the oatie biscuit... and plenty of refuelling opportunities in Birnam.</p>