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Pinecone View Point

Viewpoint

Terrain:

Activities

Best Time To Visit

Woodland, Mountain, Valley

Walking, Photography

Spring to Autumn

Photo: Karl Peet via Geograph.org.uk

Pine Cone Point is a hillside viewpoint in Craigvinean Forest just west of Dunkeld in Perthshire, centred on a large hand-carved wooden sculpture shaped like a pine cone. Benches around it look out across the Tay valley toward Dunkeld and the hills beyond, and the forest around, one of the oldest ma...

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Parking nearby

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Food Spots nearby

1

Staycations nearby

Parking:

Food:

Staycations:

7 day, 3 overnight

The Atholl Arms Hotel, Dunkeld, The Taybank - Dunkeld

Waterloo Farm Glamping

FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is Pinecone View Point?
Perthshire contains this beautiful spot standing high on a forested mountain ridge near Dunkeld. Walkers follow a climbing woodland track to reach the unique timber shelter G1021\.

What type of place is Pinecone View Point?
Pinecone View Point is a scenic architectural viewpoint overlooking a wild river valley in the Scottish Highlands E1021, G1021\.

When is the best time to visit Pinecone View Point?
Spring through to autumn offers the ideal seasonal window for clear views and comfortable hiking conditions J1021\. Crisp autumn mornings deliver an extra special treat when the changing golden foliage creates a sharp contrast against the dark green forest G1021\.

What can you do at Pinecone View Point?
Hikers enjoy walking up the mountain track to sit inside the geometric timber structure G1021\. Photography enthusiasts regularly capture the spectacular vistas of the rushing highland river and valley floor far below E1021, G1021\.

How long should I spend at Pinecone View Point?
Allocating roughly forty-five minutes provides plenty of time to rest inside the shelter and admire the scenery G1021\. A longer visit makes sense if you decide to incorporate the ascent into a wider ramble along the nearby forest trails.

Where do I park at Pinecone View Point?
Space for ten vehicles exists nearby, split into seven day and three overnight spots O1021\. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near Pinecone View Point?
The Atholl Arms Hotel, Dunkeld and The Taybank - Dunkeld offer two recorded places to grab a meal in the area Q1021\. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I stay near Pinecone View Point?
Waterloo Farm Glamping provides one option for accommodation nearby S1021\. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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