Dunkeld Hermitage Waterfall

The Hermitage (National Trust for Scotland)    

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This stretch of magical Perthshire forest was originally designed as a pleasure ground in the 18th century for the Dukes of Atholl. Douglas firs tower over the paths leading to the roaring Black Linn Falls, …
This stretch of magical Perthshire forest was originally designed as a pleasure ground in the 18th century for the Dukes of Atholl. Douglas firs tower over the paths leading to the roaring Black Linn Falls, where the River Braan crashes down into the deep, foaming pools below. Overlooking the waterfall is the picturesque folly known as Ossian’s Hall, built in 1757 as the focal point in an extensive designed landscape. Decorated with mirrors, sliding panels and paintings, it has been refurbished to re-create the illusions of shock, surprise and amazement that were the aims of the folly’s original design. It makes a fine spot to contemplate the roaring, tumbling falls.

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Apr 22, 2025
I decided to go to the Hermitage by public transport from Glasgow. So i caught the train to Dunkeld and Birnam station then walked. If you follow google maps it takes you via the A9 which is a busy…Full review by Z5857CCsueh
Apr 21, 2025
Really nice setting, £4 parking charge, think parking might be an issue in summer. Not as long a walk as expected, but stunning scenery, river was quite high so waterfalls were in full flow. Great ph…Full review by AlanLOutandAbout
Feb 6, 2025
Great circler walk in the Dunkeld region. The walk through the Hermitage woods to the Ossians Hall in the morning with the mist rising in the winter’s morning was exceptional. The views of the waterf…Full review by IDCampbells

Questions & answers

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What is the Post Code for The Hermitage walk Thanks from david Hill
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PH8 0JR, all post codes for sat nav’s for such locations available from forestry and land registry Scotland hope you find the place and have fun I like the glack which is dunkeld side
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Answer by Alastair W · Oct 4, 2024
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How long a walk is it to see the waterfall? We have young kids and may not enjoy a long walk.
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Took us about 45 minutes to walk to the main waterfall.
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Answer by Paul S · Aug 1, 2023
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is it possible to reach the water falls with toddlers in pram. where can we pick up some route map
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There is a board showing a map in the car park at the beginning. The waterfalls aren't too far into the walk, and you should be able to get a pram there. It wouldn't exactly be …
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There is a board showing a map in the car park at the beginning. The waterfalls aren't too far into the walk, and you should be able to get a pram there. It wouldn't exactly be a smooth ride for them though.
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Is there picnic benches on the hermitage walk
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Hi, there are some at the start, near the food kiosk, but I don’t think there are any on the acts walk itself.
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Hi there Is there somewhere to eat here and have a toilet break??? (We’re staying an hour out so can imagine a …
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Hi there Is there somewhere to eat here and have a toilet break??? (We’re staying an hour out so can imagine a toilet break will be needed at some point) Many thanks Amy
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Toilets and places to eat nearby in Dunkeld
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Is there someone I can talk to about leaving a gift in my Will to the National Trust for Scotland?
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Our Fundraising team would be delighted to hear from you. You can contact us on legacy@nts.org.uk or 0131 458 0430.
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