Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Birnam Hill (King's Seat)
In or near Bankfoot.
Birnam Hill (King's Seat) — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 404 m.
Euan Nelson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Dunkeld and Birnam · 1.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Birnam Hill (King's Seat) is a mountain located in scotland highlands. Elevation: 404 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
Birnam Hill, also known as King's Seat, is a prominent mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is known for its panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and its significance in local history. The area offers various walking trails for visitors seeking to explore the natural beauty of the region. The diverse terrain provides opportunities for outdoor activities, appealing to both casual walkers and more experienced hikers.
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- Coordinates
- 56.5436, -3.5758
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH8 0DN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Nearest railway station
- Dunkeld and Birnam — 1.5 km
Sources
- osm: n1080425226 (ODbL)
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Anne Isabella Wood Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Platinum Jubilee Picnic Table
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Electric Beaver
Mountain bike trails · 1.5 km
Dunkeld and Birnam Station
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
Dunkeld and Birnam railway station
Heritage railway stations · 1.5 km
Birnam Wood
Battlefields & battle sites · 1.5 km
Birnam
Forests & woodlands · 1.5 km
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Birnam Hill (King's Seat)?
- Birnam Hill (King's Seat) is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH8 0DN).
- What is Birnam Hill (King's Seat)?
- Birnam Hill (King's Seat) — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 404 m.
- How do I get to Birnam Hill (King's Seat)?
- The nearest railway station is Dunkeld and Birnam, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH8 0DN.
- How do I get to Birnam Hill (King's Seat)?
- The nearest railway station is Dunkeld and Birnam, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH8 0DN.