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Forest bathing at Drummond Hill
A long forested hill above Kenmore, planted in the 17th century, with oak, birch and pine and views over Loch Tay.
Drummond Hill rises above Kenmore at the east end of Loch Tay. It was planted in the 17th century with oak, birch and Scots pine, and is now managed by Forestry and Land Scotland as part of Perthshire's Big Tree Country. The forest is a rich habitat for wildlife, and the Black Rock viewpoint looks down over Kenmore and along Loch Tay. Away from the viewpoint it is a big, quiet hill, with long stretches where you will meet nobody.
The forest entrance is about a quarter of a mile from Kenmore; follow the signs for Drummond Hill Forest Walks from the A827. Parking is free during the day. The Black Rock trail is the shorter outing to the viewpoint, and a longer route climbs to the ruin of a hilltop fort. There are no facilities at the forest itself, but Kenmore has public toilets and a café at Mains of Taymouth.
Practical
- Managed by
- Forestry and Land Scotland
- Parking
- Free car park during the day
- Terrain
- Forest roads and hill trails with climbs
- Nearest station
- Pitlochry, about 35 minutes by car
- Facilities
- None at the forest; toilets and café at Mains of Taymouth, Kenmore
- Opening and entry
- Open access, free
- Official page
- forestryandland.gov.scot
Last updated 4 November 2026. Paths, parking and access can change, so check before you visit. Spotted something out of date? Please let us know.
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