Participants: Neil and Ben
Where: Birnam Hill, 404m/1,324', Sub-2k Marilyn, Map 52, NO 032402
There are still a number of Marilyns just off the A9 that I haven't climbed but for one reason or another they are not dog friendly. So I decided to stop off on the way home and do Birnam Hill again; the circuit north to south is an enjoyable 2 and a bit hours. And the weather was lovely again. I parked at the station and was soon on the path that winds steeply uphill through a lovely, mainly birch, wood.....
There were occasional views down to the villages of Dunkeld and Birnam.....
Last time I was here the summit marker was just a huge pile of stones, now it is a properly built cairn with steps built into it and places to rest weary legs.....
The best of the view is to Schiehallion but.....another wind farm has made an appearance! I counted over 40 turbines.....
After a good rest at the top we carried on heading south where some steps have been built into the hillside at the steepest point. Just past here there was a good view to the Sidlaws.....
This is part of the path on this side of the hill.....
It was a really hot day again and Ben was really pleased to come across this beautiful double waterfall and pool.....
I have climbed Birnam Hill now on a number of occasions. It is great at all times of the year- a highly recommended walk.
1 comment:
Nice hill. I personally believe that views of wind farms Scotland wide must have some impact on tourist numbers visiting though. There is hardly an area on the mainland I can think of where they are not visible in the distance nowadays and we are only halfway to the target goal.
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