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The Knock

A fairly steep but moderate walk takes you through mixed woodland to a heathery viewpoint on the Knock Hill - 278 metres/ 911 ft.

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A fairly steep but moderate walk takes you through mixed woodland to a heathery viewpoint on the Knock Hill - 278 metres/ 911 ft.

Breathtaking views from the summit take in the Highlands to the north; Upper Strathearn, Ben Vorlich and Comrie to the west and Muthill, the broad fertile valley floor and the Ochil Hills to the south.

Don’t forget to stop at the Kate McNiven's Crag where a 17th century witch is said to have been executed by being rolled down the rocky slope in a barrel.

A more level walk, along the forestry track, meanders around the base of the hill with several open vistas. The woodlands resonate with bird song, with the high-pitched melody of the willow warbler leading the orchestra of sound in summer.

The southern slopes are mostly clothed in birch (Betula pendula), with the occasional beech (Fagus sylvatica), oak (Quercus robur), rowan (Sorbus Aucuparia) and Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) scattered throughout. Look out for the remnants of an older Scots pine cover that features in a Victorian Tourist guide The Beauties of Strathearn.

Walks - easy to moderate. Walk from the centre of town - 3 miles/ 5 km to summit - or park in the car park above the Crieff Hydro Hotel.

Directions

North from the centre of town. The walk route is accessible by road west from Perth along the A85 to Crieff. There are plenty of signs to the Crieff Hydro.

Facilities

Car parking provision for the walk route is located at The Knock entrance to the rear of Crieff Hydro above its Golf Course.
Toilets and refreshments can be found in the nearby centre of Crieff.