Perth pupils first to walk new Kinnoull Hill path

Pupils from Kinnoull Primary School were among the first to set foot on a new path as a keenly anticipated traffic-free route from Perth to Kinnoull Hill Woodland Park was officially opened at a ceremony on Wednesday.

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They were joined by more than 20 attendees including Trustees and staff from The Gannochy Trust, representatives from Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust (PKCT), and Thomson Landscaping, the main contractors behind the build.

This new path, granted planning permission in December 2023, provides walkers, cyclists and wheelers with a scenic and safer alternative to Muirhall Road.

The route connects Perth's existing core path network with one of the region's most iconic green spaces, offering residents and visitors safer and more enjoyable access to the outdoors.

Running from the top end of the Murray Royal Hospital site and linking directly to the trail network in Kinnoull Hill Woodland Park, the path was fully funded by The Gannochy Trust.