Skip to main content

Drummond Hill

Where we are

Latest forest information

The Caisteal MacTuathal Trail is currently closed due to storm damage.

Open water

  • This destination contains areas of open water which can be hazardous if you are not suitably prepared. Follow our water safety advice and take care.

About

Views of Loch Tay and Glen Lyon from above Kenmore

Drummond Hill was probably Scotland’s first managed forest. Sir Duncan Campbell, known as Black Duncan of Breadalbane because of his ruthless character, planted it with oak, birch and Scots pine back in the 17th century. Now it’s a rich habitat that’s home to lots of wildlife, and part of the fascinating heritage of forests that make up Perthshire’s Big Tree Country.

Keep a look out for the boar carvings in stones that mark one of the walks here – they’re based on the boar of the Clan Campbell’s crest.

Walking trails

Drummond Hill route card (PDF)

Walking

Taymouth Trail

Explore the mature beech woodland on the slopes of Drummond Hill.

Mostly wide, uneven gravel surface. Some short earthy sections with exposed tree roots. Long moderate slopes for 3/4 mile with some steep sections. Parts may be muddy.

Strenuous trail grade icon grade icon
2 ½ miles / 3.9 km

Allow 1 ½ hours

More information

Terrain description

Gravel forest roads, and gravel and earth paths. Narrow and muddy in places, with long moderate slopes.

Walking

Black Rock Trail

Zigzag steadily up through the beech and larch forest to Black Rock viewpoint for stunning views over Loch Tay.

Wide, uneven gravel surface throughout. Long moderate slopes for up to a mile with some fairly steep sections.

Strenuous trail grade icon grade icon
2 ¾ miles / 4.5 km

Allow 2 hours

Walking

Caisteal MacTuathal Trail (closed)

A trail notice is in effect

The Caisteal MacTuathal Trail is closed due to windblown trees over the path.

A superb circuit of Drummond Hill, taking in the remains of an Iron Age hill fort and some wonderful views over Strathtay and Glen Lyon. Follow the stone boar carvings.

Largely wide, uneven gravel surface. Section of rough, narrow earth and grass path with rocky parts. Some long steep slopes. Short patches may be muddy.

Strenuous trail grade icon grade icon
5 ¾ miles / 9.4 km

Allow 4 hours

More information

This Pictish hill fort was named after Tuathal, the son of a 9th century Abbot of Dunkeld. With its clear views to north and south, it's easy to see why this site was part of a network of look-out points. From the fort you can retrace your steps or continue round the full circuit.

Facilities and access

Walking
Walking
Parking
Parking
Stay the Night
Stay the Night

There are public toilets and a cafè at the Mains of Taymouth courtyard in Kenmore.

Stay the Night

Stay the Night continues to run through to 31 December 2024. This means self-contained motorhomes and campervans will be able to park overnight for one night in some of our car parks.

There is a £7 charge to Stay the Night at this car park. Payment can be made through RingGo with details of how to do this at each car park.

To help plan your stay, please see the details below:

  • Height barrier – No
  • Motorhome capacity of car park – 4
  • Suitable for large vehicles/caravans – No
  • Parking notes – Please reverse into the left side of the car park and leave a 4m gap between other motorhomes. Car park on slight slope - levelling blocks recommended.

Please visit our Stay the Night page for full details, participating locations, best practice, and terms and conditions of use.

Stay the night

Car parking information

There is no charge to park in this car park. Please park with care and consideration. In particular please park in designated parking areas only and do not block entrances or gates.

More about parking

Getting here

Drummond Hill is a ¼ mile from Kenmore at the east end of Loch Tay. Look for the sign for 'Drummond Hill Forest Walks' from the A827 as it passes through the north of the village. 

Using SatNav?

PH15 2HN is the nearest postcode.

Public transport

Infrequent local buses stop at Kenmore, a ¼ mile walk from the forest entrance. Plan your journey at Traveline Scotland.

Get directions

Get in touch

Have a question or suggestion for improvement?

Phone
0300 067 6380 (option 1)
More contact information

Nearby forests

Drooping conifer branch

Look for hidden sculptures in this hillside wood

Facilities and activities
Viewpoint
Viewpoint
Walking
Walking
Parking
Parking
Distance from 'Weemn': 4.66 miles
Drooping conifer branch

Begin your ascent of Schiehallion

Facilities and activities
Mountain access
Mountain access
Walking
Walking
Parking (charge)
Parking (charge)
Toilets
Toilets
Distance from 'Braes of Foss': 6.1 miles
Drooping conifer branch

Discover an 18th century homestead and a Pictish fort

Facilities and activities
Ancient monument
Ancient monument
Picnic area
Picnic area
Toilets
Toilets
Walking
Walking
Parking (charge)
Parking (charge)
Distance from 'Allean': 10.08 miles