Our well-marked
path network
offers fabulous views and wildlife-watching opportunities.
Connecting with the John Muir Trust’s land at Schiehallion, there are many ways to explore the landscape, from short, accessible trails through developing woodland to hikes to the summit where you’ll get expansive views over some of the best scenery Highland Perthshire has to offer.
You’ll find our main carpark on the B846, 0.5km north of the Glengoulandie Caravan Park, and 1km south of the Schiehallion road turn off.
Pop PH15 5NL into your satnav.
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Find free walking leaflets at key entrances.
Remember,
this is a wild landscape – a place of fragile habitats where ground-nesting birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles feel at home, and where young trees and wildflowers thrive.
So, enjoy your walk but please stick to marked trails to minimise disturbance to wildlife and note that the paths can be rough, wet and uneven!
Dogs are welcome under close control and on a lead during the bird breeding season (April – July).
Choose your trail
Green & White Route
(3.1km/1.5hrs one way)
This trail, running through the heart of Dùn Coillich, is part of the local core footpath network. It has great views of the native woodland planting on the hill’s western side and passes over a limestone outcrop, where many interesting wildflowers grow in the summer.
Summit Route
(0.8km/40mins one way)
Leading off the Green & White route is the path up to Dùn Coillich’s summit, with panoramic views of Schiehallion and the surrounding landscape. The walk to the summit from the carpark takes around two hours return.
Foss Loop Track
(1.5km/20mins)
Created by the Heart of Scotland Forest Partnership this all-abilities path, starts from the Braes of Foss (Schiehallion) car park, and allows people of all ages and abilities to experience Dùn Coillich’s emerging woodland.
Green Route
(3.1km/1.5hrs)
The eastern section of this trail is known as the peat track. It passes through large areas of wet marshy ground, and suitable footwear is required all year round.
Red Route
(2.5km/1hr one way)
This trail follows an old bridle path above the gorge of the Allt Mor, with fine views of Schiehallion and our natural woodland regeneration.
Green & Red Link path
(0.3km/10mins)
This short trail links the Red and Green & White routes making an attractive circular trail.
Top Tips
We love sharing this special place but please be aware there are holes, flowers, adders and ground-nesting birds. Please keep to marked trails, respect the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and remember you are responsible for your own safety.
A few tips to help you get the most out of your visit:
Mobile Phone?
Be aware that whilst the area around the car park has good signal, many parts of the hill have no phone coverage.
Got a Dog?
Great, but please keep it under control. From April to July, keep it on a lead to avoid disturbing ground-nesting birds and other wildlife. And PLEASE pick up after your four-legged friends!
PATHS
Several protected species breed on Dùn Coillich and at times we may need to restrict access to some trails to protect nest sites. Signs will be clearly displayed in the car park and on the trails if this happens. Please don’t linger if you are causing alarm to wildlife.
Ponds
In and near the ponds, soil may be soft. Don’t lose your boot! TAKE CARE.
Adders
If you are quiet, you may see adders when they are warming up in the morning sunshine. Watch, enjoy, and photograph, but do not touch or alarm them. If you or your dog is bitten, don’t panic. Leave the hill, and seek prompt medical attention.
Ticks
Ticks are here as elsewhere, and some carry Lyme disease. Check yourself, your children and your dogs when you get home. We recommend wearing long trousers all year round to reduce the chance of being bitten. If you find any, deal with them properly. Be Tick Aware and see useful advice from the Woodland Trust here.
Flowers
There are many to see and enjoy, but please don’t pick them or dig them up.
Birds
Never pick up a fledgling or disturb a nest. If you see blackcock displaying on a lek, make yourself comfortable, enjoy the spectacle with your binoculars, use a long-range lens on your camera, and please try not to disturb them.
Deer
Until the trees are more established we need to keep deer numbers under control. Stalkers may be on site, especially over the winter months. They will see you coming and never put people at risk. They will put a sign in the main carpark when they are onsite.
Keeping yourself safe
Although we have clearly marked our trails it is still possible to get disorientated, especially in poor weather. Please carry a map and know how to use it. Make sure you are properly equipped with waterproof clothing and footwear, and take water and food with you in case you end up being out longer than you intended. This is Scotland and the weather can change very quickly – never underestimate our mountain environments.
EMERGENCY?
If you have a problem and need help, call 999 and ask for police. They are responsible for all land-based rescues and will alert mountain rescue. They will need to know where you are; you may not know your own grid reference, but you can still help by giving your position relative to a recognisable point such as Dùn Coillich car park (NN769 529), or Whitebridge Cottage car park (NN773 539), or Braes of Foss-Schiehallion car park (NN753 556). You probably started your walk at one of these three places. What3words can help communicate your location.
