Plan your visit
The Poetry Path is open to everyone and free to walk in every season.
It winds through woodland, moor and riverbank, and offers space for quiet reflection.
Before you set out, take a moment to read through the notes below. They’ll help you prepare and understand the spirit of the place.
Getting here
The Corbenic Poetry Path is signposted from the Old Military Road, near Dunkeld (postcode PH8 0DY). Please follow signs to the car park.
The path begins just beyond the car park and forms a circular route around the boundary of the community.
Please stay on the marked path at all times, as the wider grounds are private and home to adults with learning disabilities.
If you have a question before visiting, you’re welcome to send us a message below - though it’s best to check the FAQs further down the page first.
Corbenic Poetry Path FAQs
Answers to common questions about walking the Corbenic Poetry Path
The Poetry Path is a gentle circular walk suitable for most fitness levels.
Some sections are uneven and can be slippery in wet weather, so sturdy walking shoes are recommended. It is not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs
The circular route is approximately 3.5 km and takes about one hour to complete, depending on pace and conditions.
There are no toilet facilities on or near the Poetry Path.
Please plan ahead before your visit.
There is no café on the Poetry Path itself.
However, the Corbenic Café & Shop in Dunkeld offers excellent food, coffee, and local produce, and is well worth a visit either before or after your walk.
Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome.
Please clean up after your dog and keep them under close control.
Photography for personal use is welcome.
Please respect the privacy of Corbenic residents and avoid intrusive or identifiable images.
No. The Corbenic Camphill Community is a private home for adults with learning disabilities and additional needs.
Visitors are warmly welcome on the Poetry Path but must stay on the designated route and not enter residential areas.
Please treat the path and surrounding land with care and quiet respect.
Stay on the marked route, respect wildlife and countryside code, and take care in wet or wintry conditions.
Limited parking is available near the path entrance.
Please park considerately and avoid blocking access routes.
Wear sturdy footwear and suitable outdoor clothing.
Take care in wet or wintry weather, and plan ahead for food, drink, and toilets before your visit.
We're happy to answer any additional questions you might have