Welcome to Carnoustie Walkers & Ramblers

Wednesday 12/03 –

The walk this week is from Wormit to Balmerino and return.

Meeting point - what3words = chitchat.fairly.pointed

The walk takes the coastal path to Balmerino and on through the trees before returning via Thornton, Balmerino Abbey and the coastal path. It is around 8.5 miles with an ascent 425 feet, so is suitable for all abilities.

The walk commences at 10:00

Car sharing petrol payment - £5:00

Please note that there is an honesty box at Wormit beach for use of the car park.

If you intend to join the walk please register your attendance on the group WhatsApp Poll on the evening prior to the walk.

Please monitor WhatsApp for any last-minute weather necessitated changes.

Please note that hillwalking can be hazardous and walkers with our group are expected to be equipped properly and to be responsible for their own safety.

All walks are subject to confirmation nearer the time to take account of weather conditions, road works etc. but those planned for the next few weeks are -

Wednesday 19/03 - Blairgowrie - River Ericht

Wednesday 26/03 - Walks planning meeting, followed by AGM, followed by circular walk round north of Carnoustie.

Wednesday 05/03 –

The walks this week are based on the Pillars of Hercules retail outlet, near Falkland, Fife.
Meeting point - what3words - dried.organ.homecare
The longer walk is from the car park adjacent to the Pillars of  Hercules to Craigmead, and then on to West Lomond and return.  Around 8.5 miles with an ascent of 1500 feet.

The shorter walk is from the car park to Craigmead and return. Around 4 miles with an ascent of 700 feet.

The walks commence at 10.00

Car sharing petrol payment - £10:00

Wednesday 26/02 –

The walk this week will be along part of the Fife Coastal Path from Boarhills to Crail, for the annual snowdrop display at Cambo.

Meeting point – what3words - verifying.martini.codes

The walk is approximately 9.5 miles with minimal ascent.

Depending on numbers, there may be the option of a shorter walk from Kingsbarns to Crail. Approximately 6 miles with minimal ascent. 

As we must catch the number 95 bus at 09.45 from Crail, please assemble by 09.30. Remember your bus passes. 

Car sharing petrol payment - £10

Wednesday 19/02 -

The walks this week are based on Loch Leven Kinross.

Meeting point – car park at Loch Leven’s Larder - what3words - beats.upholds.searching
The longer walk will take the path to the left of the loch, making for the RSPB centre at Vane Farm, where we will stop for lunch before returning.

The shorter walk will take to the path to the right of the loch heading towards Kinross for lunch before returning. Actual mileage to suit on the day.

Both walks commence at 10:00

Car sharing petrol payment - £10

Wednesday 12/02 –

The walks this week are based on Newport.

Meeting point - nosedive.swelling.month

The shorter walk is 6 miles, taking in Wormit, St. Fort, Leng Memorial Chapel and Inverdovat with minimal ascent.

The longer walk is 8.5 miles with extensions to the shorter walk including Wormit Hill.

The walks commence at 10:00

Car sharing petrol payment - £5:00

Wednesday 05/02 –

The walk this week is from Perth, along the banks of the Tay to Luncarty and back.

Meeting point – what3words - fuse.unsigned.investors 

The route to Luncarty and back along the river is 6 1/2 to 7 miles, so at Waulkmill Ferry we will head away from the river and meet a local guide who will take us on a loop around Battleby House and Redgorton before heading to Wellshill for lunch.  Later we go down through Luncarty to pick up the river path again for the return to Perth. 

There is only one walk as the route is very straightforward and mostly flat and should be suitable for everybody. 

The walk commences at 10:00

Car sharing petrol payment - £10.00

Wednesday 29/01 –

This week’s walk is based on the village of Rait.

Meeting point - what3words - boating.ground.unframed

The walk goes through Gasgonhall and Balmyre farms, on to Shanry, and crosses the Glen of Rait road.  Thereafter it continues through light woodland and open hill country, through Frankly den on to Woodwell farm and ending with a half mile country lane walk back to Rait.
This walk is almost 9 miles over very pleasant undulating country an is suitable for all abilities.

The walk commences at 10:00

Car sharing petrol payment £5.00

Wednesday 22/01 –

This week’s walk is from Arbroath to Auchmithie and return.

Meeting point - car park at the east end of Arbroath Esplanade (King's Drive) –

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The walk starts at the car park and goes along the cliff-top path to Auchmithie for lunch (and toilets), before returning to Arbroath via inland farm tracks. It is 4 miles to Auchmithie with minimal ascent, and a similar distance on the return, so suitable for all abilities. The only ‘obstacle’ is that part of the path is closed due to erosion, necessitating a marked diversion down and up some steps to the beach for a few hundred yards.

The walk commences at 10:00

Car sharing petrol payment £5.00

Wednesday 15/01 –

This week’s walk is a circular walk from Cupar, via Crawford Priory.

Meeting Point: New Cemetery Car Park, Ceres Road – what3waords laminate.formally.short
The longer walk will take the trail towards Ceres, then on trails and road to Crawford Priory before returning to Cupar via river trail.  Approximately 8.75 miles with an ascent of 750 feet.

The shorter walk will head towards the town centre and take the river trail to Crawford Priory and return via the river trail. Approximately 7 miles with minimal ascent.

Both walks commence at 10:00

Car sharing petrol patyment - £5.00

Wednesday 08/01 –

The walks this week are based on Newport and Tayport.

Meeting point - Boat Brae, Newport – what3words - nosedive.swelling.month

The short walk is approximately 7 miles with minimal ascent.

The longer walk is approximately 9 miles with an ascent of 610 feet.

Both walks commence at 10:00.

Car sharing petrol payment - £5:00.

Friday 03/01 –

The walk this week is on Friday 03/01 and is based on Tentsmuir Forest, Tayport.

Walkers should meet at The Larick Centre, Tayport, Car Park - what3words - prowling.bride.cello
There is one walk for all; approximately 8 miles with minimal ascent. Starting from the car park we will head across the golf course to Morton Lochs and follow the signs for Fetterdale. After Lundin Burn we will turn left to follow the tracks and trails to the coastal path and return to Tayport via the coastal path.

The walk commences at 10:00.

Car sharing petrol payment - £5.00.

Friday 27/12 –

The walk this week is on Friday 27/12 and is the Barry Buddon Ranges Walk.

Walkers should meet at the car park opposite Carnoustie Station for a 10:00 start. 

The walk is approximately 6 miles on tracks to Monifieth, where there will be the usual opportunity for festive refreshments in The Vault, before returning to Carnoustie by service bus. Spouses, friends are welcome.

Wednesday 11/12 –

This week's walk is based on Gella Bridge car park on the A955 Glen Clova road.

Meeting point - what3words - postings.claim.paid
The walk leaves the car park and goes along the A955 for about a quarter of a mile before turning right up the track to Gella Farm.  The walk continues past the farm and up to the crest of the hill where it turns left and goes north along the crest and over the summit of The Aud.  It continues along the track round the head of Glen Cuilt and ascends Craigthran.  It then descends on the west side of the hill and continue down the east flank of Glen Cuilt, crossing to the west flank of the glen via a bridge and returns to the car park via Gella Farm.

Around 8 miles with an ascent of 1200 feet.

The walk commences at 10.00.

Voluntary petrol payment - £5.00

Wednesday 04/12 -

The planned walk was abandoned due to treacherous driving conditions en route.

Wednesday 27/11 -

The walks this week are from Quarrymill, circling Scone.

The longer walk will be from Quarrymill car park.  The walk takes in the Den of Scone, McDuff’s Folly, Lynedoch Obelisk before a gentle decent to Murrayshall Golf Course and meandering back through Scone.  Around 7 miles with an ascent of 850 feet.

Meeting point – what3woards - hunt.poetic.party

The shorter walk will start at Scone Old Church and follow the same route.  Around 5.5 miles.

Meeting point – what3words – with.under.flash

Both walks commence at 10:00.

Car sharing petrol payment - £10.00

Wednesday 20/11 -

Walks cancelled due to weather.

Wednesday 13/11 –

The walk this week (which is an all-abilities walk) is from Collessie.

Meeting point – what3words - inherits.bucked.beast

The walk is just under 6 miles with an ascent of less than 400 feet.

Please note the walk this week commences at 09:30.

Car sharing payment - £5:00

Wednesday 06/11 –

The walks this week are based on Balkello Woodland Community Car Park.
Meeting point – what3words - salads.prove.frosted
The longer walk will be from the car park to Auchterhouse Hill, Scotston Hill, Balkello
Hill, Craigowl Hill and return.  Around miles with ascent of 1,600 feet.
The shorter walk will take the same route from the car park towards Auchterhouse Hill and will then take the trail round the west side and on to Denoon Glen trail, turning at leaders discretion and returning via the east side of Auchterhouse Hill.  Around 7 miles with an ascent of 1,000 feet.

Both walks will commence at 10:00.

Car sharing petrol payment - £5.00

Wednesday 30/10 –

The walks this week will be based on Pitlochry.

Meeting point – Pitlochry Festival Theatre car park – 

what3words - handyman.chromatic.decompose

The shorter walk will take in the Clunie Path from Pitlochry and will be around 5.5 miles with an ascent of 1400 feet.

The longer walk will follow the same route with an extension on the Rob Roy Way and will be around 7 miles with an ascent of 1400 feet.

Both walks will commence at 10:00.

Car sharing petrol payment - £10.00

Wednesday 23/10 –

The plan is to run the walks from Enochdhu that were cancelled the previous week due to the adverse weather forecasts.

Meeting point – what3words - trending.confident.downcast
The high-level walk will go to the lunch hut via Dirnanearn and Uchd
nan Anaile.  This walk will go via the East side of the wood.  Around 7.5 miles
with an ascent of 1200 feet.
The low-level walk will go directly to the lunch hut following the Cateran
Trail.  Around 6 miles with an ascent of 900 feet. Both walks commence at 10:00.

Car sharing petrol payment - £10.00

Wednesday 16/10 -

The planned walks were cancelled due to the forecasts predicting heavy persistent rain for the day.

Wednesday 09/10 –

There are two separate walks this week.

Those wanting to do the longer walk should meet at the east end of King's Drive, Arbroath.
Meeting point – what3words - only.fend.crib
The walk will take the coastal path to Auchmithie where lunch will be taken.  The return will be a mixture of slightly inland farm tracks and coastal path.  The walk is around 8 miles, but can be extended to 10 miles, to be agreed on the day.  This walk was cancelled on the day due to gale force winds.
Those wanting to do the shorter walk should meet at the village car park in Auchmithie.

Meeting point – what3words - bonus.enrolling.iteration

The walk will be from Auchmithie to West Mains, Red Head and the chapel where lunch will be taken. Return will be via the same route.  Up to 7 miles with minimal ascent.
Both walks commence at 10.00.
Car sharing petrol payment - £5.00

Wednesday 02/10 –

The walks this week are based on Lower Largo, Fife.
Meeting point – what3words - betrayed.ordinary.factored
The high-level walk will via or near Keil's Den, Largo Home Farm, Cemetery,
Largo Law, Buckthorns and Viewforth. This walk will take in forests, a housing estate, a hill and The Coastal Path.  Around 8.25 miles with an ascent of 1200 feet.
The low-level walk will follow the same route, without ascending the Law. Around 6 miles with an ascent of 1000 feet.

The walks commence at 10:00.

Car sharing petrol payment - £10.00

Wednesday 25/09 –

The walks this week are from Auchallater, Glenshee.

Meeting point – what3words – equal.detergent.pancakes

The walks start from the Auchallater car park on the right-hand side of the A93 - approximately 6 miles past the ski centre.  

The high-level walk takes us along the bank of the Callater Burn (which is also the north end of Jocks Road).  We will bear right up the hillside of Creag nan Gabhar and continue on good tracks to the summit of Creag nan Gabhar (altitude of 834m), where we will have lunch.  We will continue at high level along the crest of the hill, taking in the tops of Sron nan Gabhar and Sron Dubh before descending back to the car park.  Around 8.5miles.

The low-level walk is to Loch Callater and around.  Around 8 miles with an ascent of 700 feet ascent.

The walks commence at 10:00.

Car Sharing petrol payment - £10.00

Wednesday 18/09 –

The walks this week are based on Craigtoun Park, St Andrews.

Meeting Point - what3words - magnets.flickers.clinking

The longer walk is from Craigtoun Park car park down the main driveway to the lodge before turning right towards St. Andrews, then left to Denbrae Farm and on towards the Eden Estuary on a trail and farm roads to Easter Kincaple Farm, then the cycle path towards St. Andrews, until we go along the edge of golf course to walk along the old railway line between the golf courses and on to Lade Braes and head back to Craigtoun via Pilgrims Way. Around 9.5 miles with ascent of 550 feet. 

The shorter walk is from the car park to St Andrews via Pilgrim’s Way and Lade Braes and St Andrews harbour and return. Around 6 miles plus with minimal ascent.

The walks commence at 10:00.

Car sharing petrol payment - £5

Wednesday 11/09 –

The walks this week are based on the Cally Car Park, Dunkeld.

Meeting point – what3words - renewals.purely.describe

The high level walk is from the car park to Upper Hatton, The Glack, and then takes the track to the right of Mill Dam over the summit of Deuchary Hill and return to Mill Dam via Raor Lodge and return to car park.  Approx 10 miles with ascent of 1,450 ft.

The low level walk is from the car park along the same route to Mill Dam and then to Raor Lodge and return.  Approx 7 miles with ascent of 750 ft.

The walks commence at 10:00.

Car sharing petrol payment - £10.00

Wednesday 04/09 –

This week’s are based on The Hermitage near Birnam.

Meeting point – what3words - tastes.classics.outwards

Both walks start from the Railway Bridge at the bottom of the car park.

The high level walk continues past The Hermitage, Ossian's Hall to Rumbling Bridge.  We retrace our steps slightly to find the path to Pine Cone Point.  We walk along the banks of the Tay, round Inver and back to the car park.  Around 8.5 miles with an ascent of 186 m.

The low level walk is a circular walk around The Hermitage of around 6 miles with an ascent of 850 feet.

Please note there is a car parking charge of £4

Both walks commence at 10:00.

Car sharing petrol payment - £10

Wednesday 28/08 –

The high level walk this week is in Glenshee, commencing from the Ski Centre car park.

Meeting point – what3words – grub.sake.awake

The walk will be through the western ski area leading to Loch Vrotachan, where we can walk across several hills, Carn nan Sac 920m, Carn a Gheoidh 975m and one other to be decided following the recce and depending on conditions underfoot and prevailing weather.  Great views and good tracks. Around 8 miles with an ascent of 300m from the starting point.

The low level walk will be from The Spittal of Gelnshee where the damaged hotel sits.

Meeting point – what3words – reported.irritated.simulator

The walk goes up Glean Taitenach following the riverside. 

Around 6 miles, to be tailored to suit, with an ascent of 400 feet.

The walk this week will be self-guided as there is no leader.

Both walks commence at 10:00.

Car sharing petrol payment - £10.00

Wednesday 21/08 -

Due the forecast of heavy rain, the planned walks in Glenshee were postponed in favour of cicular walks round Loch Leven.

Wednesday 14/08 -

The walks this week are based on the Spital Car Park, Aberdeenshire which is on the Cairn o’ Mount road to Banchory.

Meeting point – what3words - research.louder.frogs

The high level walk is from the car park via Miller's Blog, Clachnaben, Hill of Endocher plane wreckage, Charr and the lower part of Netty Hill.  Around 9.5 miles with an ascent of 2100 feet.

The low level walk is from Spital Cott via Glen Dye, Charr and the lower part of Netty Hill to the car park.  Around 8 miles with an ascent of 1200 feet.

Both walks commence at 10:00.

Car sharing petrol payment - £10.00

Wednesday 07/08 –

The walks this week are based on Loch Turret.

Meeting Point – what3words - widen.committed.slurping 

The high walk takes the track along the side of the loch towards Lochan Uaine and then takes the trail towards Ben Chonzie until we reach the large loose stone climb and return. Approx 8.5 miles with ascent of 1,200 feet. 

The low walk takes the same route out and back, with the length of the at the walk leader's discretion.  Approx 6 miles with ascent of 650 feet.

oth walks commence at 10:00.

Car sharing petrol payment - £10.00.

Wednesday 31/07 –

The walks this week start from the Glen Doll Car Park.  There is a charge of £3.00 per car.

Meeting point – what3words – fast.nuggets.parly

The high level walk follows the famous `Jock`s Road` to a point 1km past the shelter when it heads ENE passing Loch Esk and through the woods at Bachnagairn.  From then the route follows the River South Esk back to the car park.  Total distance 10 miles.  Ascent 1880feet.

Those familiar with the route should note that there is a major change in the route in that the walk starts up Glen Doll but diverts into Corrie Fee before it continues up the west flank of Glen Doll until at the northerly tree line where the track now rejoins the original Jock's Road. This alteration does not detract from what was always a most enjoyable day out.

The low level walk is to Bachnagairn and return. Around 7 miles with an ascent of 950 feet.

Both walks commence at 10:00

Car sharing petrol payment - £10:00.

Wednesday 24/07 –

The walks this week will be at the village of Tulliemet.

The initial meeting point will be at Ballinluig Services –

what3words – windpipe.warblers.chained

At Ballinluig we will car-share to the starting point of the walks, as parking there is limited. As the parking area in Ballinluig is on public roads, please park responsibly and don’t block entrances, driveways etc.

The high level walk will be a circular walk from Tulliemet to Tulliemet House and Lochan Oisinneach.  Around 8 miles with an ascent of 1250 feet.

The low level walk will be from Tulliemet to Loch Broom and return.  Around 7 miles with an ascent of 670 feet.

Please be at Ballinluig Services for 10.00.  Toilet facilities are available there.

Car sharing petrol payment £10.00.

Wednesday 17/07 –

The walks this week are based at Dykehead and in Glen Prosen.

For the high level walk -

Meeting point - what3words - according.foam,ended

The walk ascends through the forest to the Airlie Memorial Tower which is sited on the crest of the most southerly hill of the range that borders the west side of Glen Clova. The walk then continues along the crest of the range over Craigs of Lethnot and Hill of Couternach 512m and descends into Glen Cally to return to the Car Park.  Around 8.5 miles.

For the low level walk -

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The walk is from Dykehead village to Captain Scott’s monument and the Airlie Monument then via footpaths to The Goal.  Around 7 miles and 1000 feet ascent.

Both walks commence from their respective starting points at 10:00.

Car sharing petrol payment £5.00

Wednesday 10/07 -

The planned walks from Enochdhu were cancelled due the weather forecast suggesting heavy rain.  Some of the group did a substitute short coastal walk from Auchmithie.

Wednesday 03/07 –

This week’s walks are in Glen Clova.

For the high walk, the meeting point is what3words - furniture.note.growth

From Clova Hotel we take the trail to Loch Brandy, then to the summits of The Snub and Green Hill, then descending to take the trail to Clova Hotel, taking a trail to the right that leads to a small bog and bridge over Corrie Burn and a track that finishes across the road from Milton of Clova Car Park.  Around 6.5 miles with an ascent of 2,200 feet.

For the low walk, the meeting point is what3words - envelope.tunnel.request

The walk is to the far side of Braedownie Farm. It takes the track to left down the side of farm and stays on track out and back.  Around 6 miles with a ascent of 300 feet. 

Voluntary petrol payment - £10.00

We hope to finish both walks between 2pm and 2:30pm so that we can meet in Clova Hotel to discuss walks for the remainder of the summer.

Wednesday 26/06 –

The walks this week are from Little Glenshee.

Meeting point – what3words – adding.optimists.hulk

The high level walk is a circular walk Moine Folach, Obelisk and Drum Tick. Around 9 miles with an ascent of 1650 feet. 

The low level walk is from the car park up the river Braan and return.  Mileage to suit, but up to 9 miles and an ascent of 1000 feet.

The walks commence at 10:00.

Voluntary petrol payment - £10.00

Wednesday 19/06 –

The walks this week start from the Glen Doll Car Park. There is a charge of £4.00 per car.

Meeting point – fast.nuggets.parly

The long walk follows the Kilbo Path from the car park through the Glen Doll Forest and ascends Corrie Kilbo to a height of 840m, before swinging eastwards towards the summit of Driesh 940m. The return follows the same route as far as the top of the Kilbo path when the route descends by way of the Shank of Drumfollow as far as the tree line, where the route rejoins the original path back through the forest to the car park.  Estimated distance 8.0 miles.

The short level will be from Glen Doll to Corrie Fee. Around 7 miles with an ascent of 1050 feet.

Voluntary petrol payment - £10.00

Wednesday 12/06 –

Both walks are based on Newton Bridge, which is on the Gilmerton (Crieff) to Aberfeldy road.

Meeting point – what3words - kingdom.feasted.dumplings

The High Level walk is 9.5 miles with an ascent of 800 feet and basically follows the river.

The Low Level walk follows the same route and is mileage to suit.

The walks commence at 10:00

Voluntary petrol payment - £10.00

Wednesday 05/06 –

Please meet at the car park at Edzell Muir – what3words - universal.relax.either

Please assemble by 10:00.

This week’s high level walk is based in Glenesk.  Owing to limited parking in the glen, at the car park we will consolidate walkers into a few cars for the drive to the starting point of the walk.  The walk will commence near Auchmull and circle Sturdy Hill.   We will circumnavigate Craig of Weston and Maolearn before visiting Sturdy Hill.  Return is via the eastern track back to the start point.  The walk is around 7.5 miles with an ascent of 1500 feet. 

The low level walk is from Edzell to the Rocks of Solitude and return, with mileage to suit.

Wednesday 29/05 - 

Walk cancelled due to forecast thunderstorms.

Wednesday 22/05 –

The walks this week are based on Blairgowrie and take in the Bluebell Woods. 

Meeting point – what3words - interlude.decks.welcome  

The longer walk is from the Sir William MacPherson car park and goes via Ericht riverside, Lornty, parts of the Cateran Trail and White Loch, returning to the car park.  Around 8 miles with an ascent of 750 feet. 

The shorter walk takes in Ericht riverside, but returns to Blairgowrie without the Cateran Trail, then Muirton of Ardblair, White Loch and returning via streets to the car park.  Around 6 miles with an ascent of 650 feet. 

Voluntary petrol payment - £5.00

Both walks start at 10:00.

Wednesday 15/05 –

This week’s walks start from the Invermark car park in Glenesk.

Meeting point – what3words – tester.everybody.nibbles

The long walk goes up the track through Auchronie farm and continues north up Badalair Hill. It then takes the track running off the uphill track in a SE direction and follows it through Lochylinn to the remains of the village of Stoneywell, where lunch may be taken.  Thereafter it continues ESE to Dykefoot and joins the track running south from Arsallary and continues south to cross the confluence of the Burns of Calanach, Kirny and Milton.  From the bridge it continues round the field to a gate in the top RH corner of the field. Thereafter the track improves and continues heading to the saddle between Hill of Milton and Cairn Robie.  Through the saddle it keeps to the RHS track maintaining height at the 350m contour to skirt the uphill side of the small wooded area and then drops down to well defined track heading due west back to the car park. The walk is around 8 miles.

The short walk is to Arsallery.

Both walks start at 10:00

Voluntary petrol contribution - £10.00

Wednesday 08/05 –

In a change to the usual pattern, this week, the group will be taking a boat trip from Anstruther to the Isle of May.

Those interested must book their own tickets for the 12:30 sailing through Isle of May Pleasure Cruises - www.isleofmayferry.com. The boat takes 100 passengers.  The cost is £33 for concessions.  

We must be at the departure point 45 minutes before sailing – i.e. by 11:45 at the latest.  The May Princess is moored up on the Middle Pier, which is just opposite The Scottish Fisheries Museum - Postcode, KY10 3AB. A temporary car park has been prepared behind the Co-op supermarket on the St Andrews Road just at the edge of the town on the B9131. The operator suggests to “please allow some additional time to get parked and reach the boat because of the inconvenience caused during this sailing season.”   They suggest “it’s a 10-minute walk”, so we might aim to park at roughly 11:30 for the 12:30 sailing.

Wednesday 01/05 –

This week’s walks will be from the car park, Glendevon around Glen Sherup.

Meeting point – what3words - camped.trickster.handed

The high level walk is from the car park, along Glen Sherup Reservoir, Tarmangie Hill, and Bentie Knowe.  Around 10 miles with an ascent of just under 2000 feet.

The low level walk will start at the car park and head to the Glen Sherup reservoir, then going to Wester Glen Sherup along the River Devon to the dam at the Lower Glen Sherup reservoir and return.  Around 6 miles with an ascent of 580 feet. 

Refreshments after the walks will be at Caulder’s Garden Centre, next to Kinross Services.

The walks commence at 10:00

Voluntary petrol payment - £10.00

Wednesday 24/04 –

The walks this week are based on the village of Ceres, Fife.

Meeting point – what3words - mouth.lonely.snuck (Hope Green car park)

The short walk leaves the car park via Woodburn Road that changes to track. At Denhead Farm we turn right, then straight over B939 onto the trail following the tracks that lead to the road where we turn right then left into Hill of Tarvit.  From Hill of Tarvit, we head to the A916 and go straight ahead to Scotstarvit Tower and Chance Inn, then onto Craigrothie where we take the B939 back towards Ceres and turn right to Denhead Farm and to Ceres.  Approx 5.75 miles.

The longer walk leaves the car park over the footbridge and follows the Craighall Den Circular. When we return to the car park, we take the same route as the short walk, plus the summit of Tarvit Hill.  Approx 8.75 miles with an ascent of 1,150 feet.

The walks commence at 10:00

Voluntary petrol payment £5.00

Wednesday 17/04 –

The walks this week are from Dowally, Dunkeld.

Meeting point – what3words – glider.riot.headrest

The High Level walk is from Dowally via Raor Lodge to Loch Ordie and circles the loch, before returning to Dowally. Around 8 miles with an ascent of 1000 feet.

The Low Level walk is from Dowally to Loch Ordie and return.  Around 6.5 miles with an ascent of 800 feet.

The walks commence at 10:00.

Voluntary petrol payment - £10.00

Wednesday 10/04 -

The planned walks from Kirkmichael were cancelled due to the forecasts suggesting heavy rain.

Instead, we met at Dobbies, Monifieth and did a walk via the 7 arches viaduct to Balmossie, before turning East and walking into Monifieth and passed along by Ashludie golf course.  We then took a track towards Balhungie before heading back to Dobbies for refreshments, and somehow managed to miss the predicted rain other than for the last mile or so.

Wednesday 03/04 –

Walks cancelled due to torrential rain.

Wednesday 27/03 –

The AGM will be held d on Wednesday 27/03, followed by a discussion to fix the walks for the next 3 months, followed by a walk round the northern perimeter of Carnoustie.

Please meet at Carnoustie Ladies Golf Club (where the BBQ was held last summer).  Please use what3words and follow - soon.cloth.segregate.  This will take you to the private off-street car park at the rear of the Clubhouse.

The actual timings on the day will depend on how long the meetings last, but the plan is for us to meet at 09:30 for the AGM, followed by the walk planning discussion.  Please bring a snack and a drink with you and take them as the meetings progress.  As soon as the meetings finish, we will leave as one group for our walk, leaving our rucksacks and lunches in the Clubhouse.  The length of the walk will be tailored for us to be back at the Clubhouse for around 13:00, so we can all sit together for a social lunch.

Wednesday 20/03 –

This week’s walks are around Blairgowrie.

Meeting point - what3words - episode.digits.storyline

The longer walk is via the Welton, Kitty Swanson Bridge and West Mill.  Around10 miles with minimal ascent. 

The shorter walk follows the River Ericht, crossing the Kitty Swanson Bridge and following the river back to Blairgowrie. Around 8 miles, also with minimal ascent.

The walks commence at 10:00.

Voluntary petrol payment - £5.00.

Wednesday 13/03 –

The walks this week are from Craigtoun Park to St. Andrews and return,

Meeting Point - what3words - magnets.flickers.clinking  

The loner walk is a new route devised by Mitch McCeadie and is from Bogward Road before heading to the hospital, then Pipeland Steading and the trail to Scooniehill Farm.  The walk then heads to the Grange Road and the harbour, then follows the river to Lade Braes Walk then return to Craigtoun Park.  Approx 9.5 miles with an ascent of 700 ft.

The shorter walk, again devised by Mitch but lead by Anne Wilks, is also from Bogward Road, but then goes straight down the Canongate, and after the Botanic Gardens turns left up the cycle ramp onto Viaduct Walk. At the end before entering car park it turns left at Lade Braes Walk and returns to Craigtoun Park.  Approx 5.5 miles with an ascent of 350 feet.

The walks commence at 10:00.

Voluntary petrol payment - £5.00.

Wednesday 06/03 -

This week's walks are based on the village of Auchmithie, Angus.

Meeting point - what3words - wiggles.crows.fairway

The longer walk is from the car park via West Mains of Ethie to Red Head and Ethie Haven, returning via North Mains of Ethie. A distance of around 9 miles, with an ascent of 1,000 feet.

The shorter walk is from the car park via West Mains to Cuthile Harbour and the chapel for lunch, returning via Ethie Castle.  A distance of around 7.5 miles, again with an ascent of 1,000 feet.

The walks commence at 10:00.

Voluntary petrol payment - £5.00

Wednesday 28/02 –

The walks this week are based on the village of Rait.

Meeting point - what3words - boating.ground.unframed

The shorter walk starts the walk from just below the reservoir and is 6 miles and an ascent of 950 feet. Would members intending to do the shorter walk, please be at Rait by 09.45.

The longer walk starts from the village centre and circles via Shanry, Reservoir, Franklyden and Woodwell.  Around 8 miles and an ascent of 1350 feet.  The longer walk will start at 10:00.

Voluntary petrol payment - £5.00.

Wednesday 21/02 -

Due to the forecast of impending heavy rain and difficult driving conditions, the planned walks at Loch Leven were cancelled, and instead, a combined walk was done from Camperdown Wildlife Centre, taking in the abandoned golf course, Templeton Woods and Clatto reservoir.

Wednesday 14/02 –

The walks this week will be based on Boarhills to Crail for the annual snowdrop festival.

Meeting point – what3words - verifying.martini.codes

The longer walk is from Boarhills to Crail via the Fife Coastal Path.  Approximately 9.5 miles with minimal ascent.

The shorter walk is from Kingsbarns to Crail via Fife Coastal Path.  Approximately 6 miles with minimal ascent. 

We all must catch the number 95 bus at 09.45 from Crail to Kingsbarns and Boarhills so please be at Crail by 09.30.  Remember your bus passes. 

Voluntary petrol payment - £10.00.

Wednesday 07/02 –

The walks this week from Quarrymill, circling Scone.

The longer walk will be from Quarrymill car park. We then walk through Den of Scone, McDuff’s Folly, Lynedoch Obelisk before a gentle decent to Murrayshall Golf Course and meandering back through Scone. Around 7 miles with an ascent of 850 feet.

Meeting point – what3woards - hunt.poetic.party

The shorter walk will start at Scone Old Church and follow the same route. Around 5.5 miles.

Meeting point – what3words – with.under.flash

Both walks commence at 10:00.

Voluntary petrol payment - £10.00.

Wednesday 31/01 –

This week’s walk is from Carnoustie taking the coastline along Barry Buddon, then  along the cycle path to Monifieth/Broughty Ferry.

Meeting point – what3words - deflated.scans.inch

The walk commences at 10:00.

Some may want to terminate the walk at Monifieth – around 6 miles.

Others may want to do the full walk to Brought Ferry – around 8.5 miles.

Remember to bring your bus passes.

Wednesday 24/01 –

The walks this week are based on Newport on Tay.

Meeting point - what3words - bedroom.escorting.sheepish

The walks commence at 10:00.

The longer walk is from Boat Braes Restaurant (the old Ferry Terminal) through Tayfield and along the Nature Trail to Wormit Hill.  We will then head back by St Fort, across the A92 towards the Leng Memorial Chapel.  We return to Newport by Easter Friarton, Inverdovat and Tayfield.  Around 8.5 miles with an ascent of 600 feet.

The shorter route goes through Tayfield, across the A92, past Inverdovat and then to the Leng Memorial Chapel. We will then go past Wester Friarton, St Fort and head back to Newport along the Nature Trail.  Around 6 miles with an ascent of 300 feet.

Suggested petrol payment from Dundee - £5.

Wednesday 17/01 -

Walks cancelled due to snow and ice.

Wednesday 10/01 –

This week's walks will take in the centre and west end of Dundee.

Please meet at The Counting House, Wetherspoon’s, 67 Reform Street, Dundee, DD1 1SP at 10:00.  There will be a short informal meeting to plan future walks before commencing the walks.

The longer walk is 8.5 miles and takes in Dudhope Park, Dundee Law (570  feet), Balgay Hill and returns via the Riverside.

The shorter walk is  7.5 miles and omits Dundee Law.

Both walks will pass some of the plaques on the trail that celebrate famous Dundee women.  There is a map on this website  https://www.dundeewomenstrail.org.uk and you can click on these numbers to find out more:  10, 11, 14, 15, 20 and 21.

Wednesday 03/01 –

This week’s walk will be the familiar walk from Gella car park, Glen Clova, led by Robin Grant. The walk will be about 7 miles and suitable for all abilities.

Meeting point - what3words – prowl.streak.instance

The walk will commence at 10:00.

Suggested petrol payment - £5 from Carnoustie - £5 from Dundee.

Wednesday 27/12 - 

Walk cancelled due to adverse weather.

Wednesday 13/12 -

The walks this week are based on the Pillars of Hercules retail outlet, near Falkland, Fife.

Meeting point - what3words - dried.organ.homecare

The  High Level walk is from the car park, adjacent to the Pillars of  Hercules, to Craigmead and then on to West Lomond and return. 8.5 miles  with an ascent of 1500 feet.

The  Lower Level walk is from the Pillars of Hercules car park to Craigmead  and return. 4 miles and an ascent 0f 700 feet. An optional extension to  East Lomond is available. 2 miles with an ascent 0f 400 feet.

The walks commence at 10.00.

Voluntary petrol payment - £10.00.

Wednesday 06/12 -

The walks this week are based on the village of Rait, Perthshire.

Meeting point - what3words - boating.ground.unframed

The  Higher Level walk commences from the village car park and goes via the  farms at Gasconhall, Shanry, Franklyden and Woodwell.  Around 8 miles with an  ascent of 1400 feet.

The  Lower Level walk starts from the reservoir to the west of Whitemyre and  follows the High Level route.  Around 6 miles with an ascent of 1100 feet.  The Lower Level walkers will be driven by Robin Graham and others to the start point.

The walks commence at 10:00.

Voluntary petrol payment - £5.00.

Wednesday 29/11 -

The walks this week are based on the village of Elie, Fife.

Meeting point - what3words - indirect.statue.seashell

Both walks pass Elie House, Broomlees and Kilconquhar Loch.

The Low Level turns left approaching West Muircambus Farm and Kincraig. 

The Longer walk goes towards Lower Largo before turning sharply back along the Fife Coastal Path and Kincraig.

Both walks go past the village of Earlsferry before returning to the start at Elie.

The Longer walk is 9 miles with an ascent of 500 feet.

The walks commence at 10.00. 

Voluntary petrol payment - £10.00.

Wednesday 22/11 -

The walks this week are based on Newport on Tay.

Meeting point - what3words - bedroom.escorting.sheepish

The walks commence at 10:00.

The  longer walk is from the Boat Braes Restaurant (the old ferry terminal) back towards the Road Bridge and along the Nature Trail, before crossing the A92.  The route then goes to Chesterhill and Washer Willy's  before entering Tayport.  Then along the Coastal Path through Scotscraig  and Inverdovat before returning to Newport.  Around 9.5 miles with an ascent of  600 feet.

The shorter walk  is up Shepherd's Brae and along the Nature Trail.  Then cross the A92,  pass Chesterhill, Washer Willy's and Scotscraig, before following the  Coastal Path back to Newport.   Around 6 miles with an ascent of 320 feet.

Voluntary petrol payment - £5.00.

Wednesday 15/11 -

The walks this week are all on the Fife Coastal Path and will all terminate at Crail.

Meeting point - what3words - relishing.beams.splashes

Walkers will have the choice of 3 lengths of walk - from St. Monans, 8 miles - from Pittenweem, 6 miles and from Anstruther, 4.5 miles.

All walkers should be at the meeting point in time to catch the 09:59 bus from Crail to their chosen starting point.  Remember your bus passes.

Voluntary petrol payment - £10.00.

Wednesday 08/11 -

The walks this week are the ones postponed from 01/11.  They are based on Quarrymill and Kinnoull, Perth.

Meeting point - what3words - hunt.poetic.party

The walks commence at 10:00.

The High Level walk starts from Quarrymill car park and crosses the road at Scone before ascending Kinnoull Hill.  The route passes Parkfield House before entering Scone again.  We then cross the park to Quarrymill car park.  Around 8.5 miles with an ascent of 1200  feet.

The Low Level route  starts at Quarrymill car park and travels via Scone to Balcraig and Two Mile House.  The route then goes via the local park and ride before turning sharp left towards The Scone Arms and Quarrymill car park.  Around 6 miles with an ascent of 700 feet.

Voluntary petrol payment - £10.00.

Wednesday 01/11 -

Walks cancelled due to weather.

Wednesday 25/10 -

With the forecasts suggesting persistent rain, the planned walks from Craigtoun Park were abandoned in favour of a coastal walk from Carnoustie seafront to Arbroath.

Wednesday 18/10 -

The walks this week are based on Wormit, just beyond the railway bridge.

Meeting point - what3words - squirted.product.wades

The  longer walk is from Wormit to Birkhill House along the Fife Coastal Path and then the coastline, where lunch will be taken.  Retur  is via Balmerino and paths to Wormit.  Around 9 miles and an ascent of 850 feet.

The shorter walk is from Wormit to Balmerino and return.  Around 6 miles with an ascent of 600 feet.

Walks commence at 10.00.

Voluntary petrol payment - £5.00.

Wednesday 11/10 - 

Due to torrential rain the previous weekend and strong winds on arrival at Pitlochry, it was decided on arrival at Pitlochry to substitute a walk up the full length of Loch Faskally via The Enchanted Forrest to Killiecrankie and return.

Wednesday 04/10 - 

The scheduled walks from Pitlochry were cancelled due forecasts of adverse weather.  Some of the group met for an impromptu walk from Camperdown Park, Dundee, through Templeton Woods and up to Clatto reservoir.

Wednesday 27/09 - 

Walks cancelled due to weather.

Wednesday 20/09 -

The walks this week commence from the farm of Afflochie, Angus.

The High Level walk will be from the farm via Trusta, Laidwinley, Hill of Garbet and Cruick Water. Around 8.5 miles with an ascent of 1650 feet.

The Low Level will be from the farm via Trusta and  Mowat's Seat. Around 6 miles with an ascent of 1250 feet.

Meeting point - what3words - explored.trek.crockery

Meet at 09:45. As there are no parking facilities near the farm, we need reduce the number of cars going to the farm by amalgamating walkers into as few cars as possible.

I will lead you from there to Afflochie..

Voluntary petrol payment - £5.00.

Further information on these walks can be obtained from Robin Graham on 07814 644282.

For full information on the group, contact Robin Graham on 07814 644282.

Wednesday 13/09 -

With several of the Group being away on a walking holiday, there will be a limited number of participants for this week’s walk.  Andy has agreed to take those wanting a walk, on a low level - all abilities walk, from Arbroath up the Letham Grange nature trail, with a loop round the dis-used golf courses, before returning to Arbroath.

The walk is virtually flat, and the Group should be back in Arbroath by around 13:30.

Views can be taken on the day, but for those not familiar with Arbroath and it's history, there will be time for a coffee before an optional visit to Arbroath Abbey.  Entrance is free to members of Historic Scotland, but there is an entry fee of £4 for non-members.

So that Andy knows how many to expect, please post on our WhatsApp Group if you are planning to walk that day.

The walk will commence at 10:00.

Meeting point - what3words - nights.rents.insert

Voluntary petrol payment - £5.00.

Wednesday 06/09 -

The walks this week are based on the Cally Car Park, Dunkeld.

The Higher Walk is from the car park, via Hatton, The Glack and Deuchary Hill back to the car park. Around 9.3 miles with an ascent of 2000 feet. 

The Lower Walk is from the car park to Raor Lodge and return. Around 7 miles with an ascent of 750 feet.

Meeting point - what3words - factually.stroke.shorter

Refreshments at Uisge in Murthly.

Voluntary petrol payment - £10.00.

Walks commence at 10.00.

Wednesday 30/08 -

The walks this week all terminate at Crail.

We will need to catch the number 95. 09:59 bus from Crail to the three starting points - Anstruther, Pittenweem and St Monans. The choice is yours. The coastal walks will pan out at 4, 6 and 8 miles respectively.

Meeting point - what3words - mimics.widgets.publisher

We will all take the 9.59 bus along the coast..

Refreshments at the Golf Hotel, Crail.

Voluntary petrol payment - £5.00.

Wednesday 23/08 -

The walks this week are based on the parking spot for Clachnaben, Aberdeenshire.

The High Level walk is from the car park via Miller's Blog, Clachnaben, Hill of Endocher, Charr and the lower part of Netty Hill. Around 9.5 miles with an ascent of 2200 feet.

The Lower Walk is from Spittal Cott via Glen Dye, Charr and near  Glendye Lodge to the car park. Around 8 miles with an ascent of 1200 feet.

The car park for all walkers is 0.5 miles past Bridge of Dye.

Meeting point - what3words - held.insulated.adjust

Voluntary petrol payment - £10.00
Walks commence at 10.00.

Wednesday 16/08 -

The walks this week are based on Glenmoy, in the Angus Glens.

The High Level walk covers Hillside, Auld Darkney, Duthriss Hill, Balbui and Shank Hill. Around 9 miles and an ascent of 2400 feet.

The shorter walk is from Glenmoy via Glencuilt, Craigthran and the west Burn of Glenmoye. Around 6 miles with an ascent of 1050 feet.

Meeting point - what3words - army.ascendant.economies

Voluntary petrol payment - £5.00.

Walks commence at 10.00.

Wednesday 09/08 -

John Wilkins -

Members of the Group will know that John, a long-time member of the Group and walk leader, passed away on 22 June 2023. A celebration of his life will be held in Selwood Funeral Directors Rooms 77-79 Dundee Street, Carnoustie on 09/08 at 14:00. To allow members of the Group to attend, if they wish, the walks planned for this week have been cancelled.

In there place, for those wishing to participate, there will be a short walk from the public car park at Auchmithie leaving at 09.00 hours. The walk is a low level standard and can vary from 5.5 to 8 miles, as people wish to do on the day.

Wednesday 02/08 -

Due to the forecasts showing likely heavy rain and very strong winds over Fife, the planned Fife Coastal Path walks were cancelled.

At short notice, we did an alternative walk, starting from Gilmerton and heading through the Crieff Hydro estate to Glen Turret Distillery for lunch, before heading for Crieff via Lady Mary's Walk.

Wednesday 26/07 –

The walks this week are based on the village of Kirkmichael.

The longer walk is from the village, heading south on the Cateran Trail, turning inwards at Dalvey to Pitcarmick Loch. Then heading back to Pitcarmick houses before retracing the Cateran back to the village. Around 9.5 miles with an ascent of 1225 feet.

The shorter walk is from the village heading north on the Cateran Trail before turning left at Dalreoch. The walk then goes through Kildrogan Wood, past the Eco houses back to the village. Around 8 miles with an ascent of 1200 feet. If the shorter walkers prefer, I can run them to Enochdu which will take two or three miles off the walk.

Meeting point - what3words - worksheet.animate.gains

Voluntary petrol payment - £10.00
The walks commence at 10:00

Wednesday 19/07 -
As the weather forecast has improved dramatically, the walks at Tarfside in Glen Esk will take place. 

The longer walk is from the village via Milton, Arsallary, Badalair and Auchronie returning to Tarfside. Around 8.5 miles with an ascent of 1350 feet. There is an option to ascend the Hill of Rowan.

The shorter walk is from the village via Baillies, and near Westbank returning to Tarfside. Around 6 miles with an ascent of 750 feet. There is an option to ascend to the monument on the Hill of Rowan.
Meeting point - what3words - premature.lunged.epidemics
Voluntary petrol payment - £10.00
Walks commence at 10:00

Wednesday 12/07 -

The walks this week will be based on the Kirkmichael area.

The Higher Level walk will be from Kirkmichael to Spittal of Glenshee. Around 8.5 miles with an ascent 0f 1850 feet.

The Lower Level walk will be from Enochdu to Spittal Of Glenshee. Around 6 miles with an ascent of 1350 feet. 

The bus will call at Broughty Ferry Occidental 08.30, Reres Park 08.30, Balmossie Street 08.35, Monifieth TC 08.40, Barry Church 08.45, Carnoustie Health Centre 08.45, Carnoustie Church 08.50, Dalhousie Street/Guthrie Street 08.55, Recreation Ground 09.00. There will be no Dundee pick up. There will be a pick up at Coupar Angus at around 09.40 - 09.50

At Coupar Angus, turn right on the A94 towards Forfar. The car park is on the right at the first set of traffic lights.  

There will be NO CHARGE for the bus. Bring a £1 coin, which I will collect for the driver’s tip.

Wednesday 05/07 -

We are delighted to announce the walks this week will be by bus. This is the first time since the pandemic lockdowns, exacerbated by the shortage of coach drivers, we have been in a position to offer a coach based walk, so it is hoped as many current members and previous members as possible will come with us this week.

The walks will be based on Loch Leven.

The longer walk will be from Kinross Pier to Vane Farm. Around 8 miles with an ascent maximum of 250 feet.

The shorter walk will be from Wester Balgeddie to Vane Farm. Around 5.5 miles and an ascent of  100 feet.

The bus will pick up at the original locations and times - Broughty Ferry Occidental at 08.30 - Reres Park at 08.35 - Balmossie Street at 08.35 - Monifieth TC at 08.40 - Barry Church at 08.45 - Carnoustie Health Centre at 08.45 - Carnoustie Church at 08.50 - Dalhousie Street/Guthrie Street at 08.55 - Recreation Ground at 09.00 - Invergowrie at 09.30.

There will be NO CHARGE for the bus, however, please have a £1 coin ready, which will be given to the driver as a tip.

Refreshments will probably be at Vane Farm.

Wednesday 28/06 -

The walks this week are based on the church at Glen Prosen.

The High Level walk is from the church car park along the Minister's Path and turning right onwards Hill of Couternach, then turning towards Cairn Leith and Spott village. Around 8 miles with an ascent of 1500 feet.

The Low Level walk is from the Church to Elf Hillock, Coremachy, Drumwhern and return. Around 7 miles and an Ascent of 1150 feet.

Meeting point - what3words - boats.hazelnuts.noun

Voluntary petrol payment - £5.00

The walks commence at 10.00.

Wednesday 21/06 -

The walks this week will be at the village of Tulliemet, with a previous rendezvous at Ballinluig Services.

The Higher Level walk will be circular from Tulliemet to Tulliemet House and Lochan Oisinneach. Around 8 miles with an ascent of 1250 feet.
The Lower Level walk will be from Tuliemet to Loch Broom and return. Around 7 miles with an ascent of 670 feet.

Meeting point - what3words - windpipe.warblers.chained (Ballinluig Services)

Walks commence after meeting at Ballinluig Services.  Please be at Ballinluig Services by 10.00. Toilet facilities are available there.

Wednesday 14/06 -

I have been sent an extract from the Courier over ther weekend that has declared traffic gloom and doom on the Tay Bridge. As a result, I have decided to move the intended walk from Fife Coastal to Sturdy Hill, Glenesk.

The High Level circular walk will be from Auchmull and will take in Maolearn, which is 7.5 miles and an ascent 0f 2000 feet.
The Low Level walk f\will be from Fettercairn to Edzell and will take in Cauldcots Farm, Burn Farm, The Neuk and Gannochy. Around 6.5 miles and an ascent of 400 feet.
Would persons intending to do the Low Level walk, please be at Edzell Car Park at 09.45. I will run them up to Fettercairn.
Owing to the limited parking near Auchmull, would you please meet at the Edzell Car Park just past the Panmure Arms Hotel - The same place as last week You will then be taken to the starting point at Auchmull.
Meeting point - what3words - levels.slipping.clashing

Walks commence at 10.00 for the High level and 09.45 for the Low level

Wednesday 07/06 -

The roadworks ogre struck for the 2nd time in two weeks preventing access to our planned walk in Glen Lethnot. Instead we headed for Edzell and had a nice (but chilly for June) walk taking in the Lang Stracht and the Blue Door walk at the Gannochy bridge.

Wednesday 31/05 -

The planned walk starting from Newton Bridge, Gilmerton had to be abandoned because on arrival, we found the A822 was closed for roadworks, preventing access to the starting point.

Instead, we decanted to McCrosty Park, Crieff and had an enjoyable circular walk round Crieff, via the Glenturret Distillery.

Wednesday 24/05 -

The walks this week are based on the village of Springfield, just south of Cupar.

The longer walk is from the car park by the village pub and takes in the footpaths round Crawford Priory, Cults Mill, Pitlessie, Gravel Pits, Sweethone and returns to the car park. Around 8.5 miles with an ascent of 250 feet.

The shorter walk takes the same route, but omits the Gravel Pits diversion.  Around 6 miles with an ascent of 200 feet.

We are taking this walk as the Tay Bridge will shortly be restricted owing to long term roadworks.

Meeting point - what3words - partly.fault.blogs

Voluntary petrol payment - £5.00

Walks commence at 10:00

Wednesday 17/05 -

The walks this week are based on Blairgowrie and take in the Bluebell Woods. The longer walk is from the car park, near Cargills and goes via Ericht riverside, Lornty, parts of the Cateran Trail and White Loch, returning to the car park. Around 8 miles with an ascent of 750 feet.

The shorter walk takes in Ericht riverside, but returns to Blairgowrie without the Cateran Trail, then Muirton of Ardblair, White Loch and returning via streets to the car park. Around 6 miles with an ascent of 650  feet.
Meeting point - what3words - interlude.decks.welcome
Voluntary petrol payment - £5.00
Walks commence at 10.00.

Wednesday 10/05 -

This week's walks are based on Gella Bridge car park on the A955 Glen Clova road.

The walks which will be lead by Robin Grant will take in Aud, Manywee, Craigthran and Gella farm. High and Low level walks will be offered as usual. This is part of the Glenmoy area.

Full details will be given by Robin Grant at Gella Bridge on the day.
Meeting point - what3words - postings.claim.paid
Voluntary petrol payment = £5.00
Walks commence at 10.00.

Wednesday 03/05 -

The walks this week are in Little Glenshee, Perthshire.  

The high level walk is from the car park via Craig na Creache, Moin Folach, Obelisk for lunch, Drum Tick and Loch Tullybelton. Around 9 miles with an ascent of 1650 feet.
The low level follows the river up Little Glenshee . Around 7 miles with an ascent of 550 feet.
Meeting point - what3words - crunched.muffin.eternity
Suggested voluntary petrol payment - £10.00

Walks commence at 10.00
Refreshments will be at Dobbies Garden World, East Huntingtower.

Wednesday 26/04 -

The walks this week are based on Glen Devon, Perth and Kinross.

The High Level walk is from the car park, along Glensherup Reservoir, Tarmangie Hill, and Bentie Knowe.  Around 10 miles with an ascent of just under 2000 feet.

The Lower Level walk is from the car park, along the reservoir towards Ben Shee. Follow the trail to Wester Glensherup and back to the reservoir and return to the car park. Around 6 miles with an ascent of 1300  feet.

Meeting point - what3waords - camped.trickster.handed
Walks commence at 10:00
Voluntary petrol payment - £10.00

Wednesday 19/04 –

The walk this week is Saturday's Courier walk around the perimeter of Forfar. I checked this out last Sunday and it is an excellent walk mixing traffic free roads, disused railway lines and Land Rover tracks. It pans out at around 9 miles. The walk is primarily a low level walk.

A shorter version is available, probably around the 7.5 mile range. 

The start of the walk is from the car park at the western end of Victoria Street, Forfar.

Meeting point - what3words - grants.fall.gross

Walks commence at 10:00

Voluntary petrol payment - £5.00

Wednesday 12/04 –

Due to the bus not being available and the forecast of heavy rain later in the day, the walk to Stonehaven planned for this week has been cancelled.

For those who feel quite deprived if they you do not get their regular walking fix each Wednesday, in place of the planned walk there will be a self drive/car share walk starting from the car park at the House of Dun, Montrose, starting from there at 09:00. There is a 4 kilometre woodland walk starting and finishing at the car park There is also a walk of similar length down to the bird hide at the edge of Montrose basin.

The parking meter at the car park is out of action, but there is a notice that NTS look for a donation of £3 to use the car park (and facilities). There are toilets in the courtyard and there is a cafe that can be accessed by non NTS members.

The plan is to do the woodland walk first, then maybe take refreshments in the cafe, at which time we can decide if we want to try the bird hide walk before the rain comes in. Therefore, this week there is no need to bring a picnic lunch.

Wednesday 05/04 -

The walks this week are based on the houses of Dowally, located just north of Dunkeld on the A9.
The longer walk will turn left at Roar Lodge and proceed to Loch Ordie, where a circular walk of the north side will take place. Around 8 miles with an ascent of 1100 feet.
The shorter walk will follow the same route but will stop on the south side of the loch. Around 6 miles with an ascent of 1000 feet.

Meeting point - what3woeds - glider.riot.headrest
Voluntary petrol payment - £10.00
Walks commence at 10.00
Thanks to Maggie McArthur for undertaking this in my absence. Further information on these walks can be obtained from Maggie on 07879-878746 or Andy Joss on 07961-433320

Wednesday 29/03 –

This week, we are going to have another bash at Quarrymill, Scone.

The weather predictions for Scone are pretty poor, so keep an eye on your emails Tuesday, pm.

The longer walk will take in Corsiehill, Kinnoull Hill and Deuchny Wood. Around 8.5 miles and an ascent of 1200 feet.

The shorter walk will take in Scone, Murrayshall and Balgarvie. Around 6.5 miles and an ascent of 700 feet.

Meeting point - what3words - oath.voter.cafe
Voluntary petrol payment - £10.00
Walks commence at 10.00

Wednesday 22/03 -

The walks this week are based on the Loch Ore Country Park, near Lochgelly.

The longer walk take in Benarty Hill and Harran Hill that are located adjacent to the park. The walk returns via the south end of the loch and back to the car park. Around 8.5 miles with an ascent of 1500 feet.

The shorter walk omits Benarty Hill and returns via the north end of the loch. Around 6.1 miles and an ascent of 400 feet.

Meeting point - what3words - fallen.burden.hung
Voluntary petrol payment - £10.00

Walks commence at 10.00

Wednesday 15/03 –

Walks cancelled due to weather.

Wednesday 08/03 -

The walks this week are based on the villages of St Monans and Pittenweem.
The longer walk is from St Monans along the coastal path to Anstruther Wester and then inland to Grangemuir, Balcaskie Estate and Abercrombie. Approximately 8 miles with an ascent of <500 feet.
The shorter walk is the same, but starting at Pittenweem. Those intending to do the shorter walk should report to Maggie McArthur at St Monans. Approximately 6.5 miles with similar ascent.
Meeting point - what3words - moon.heckler.startles
Voluntary petrol payment - £10.00.
Walks commence at 10.00

Wednesday 01/03 -

This week's walks are based on the village of Auchmithie, Angus.

The longer walk is from the car park via West Mains of Ethie to Red Head and Ethie Haven, returning via North Mains of Ethie. The distance is 9 miles, with an ascent of 1000 feet.

The shorter walk is from the car park via West Mains to Cuthile Harbour and the chapel for lunch, returning via Ethie Castle. The distance is 7.5 miles, again with similar ascent.

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Voluntary petrol payment - £5.00

Walks commence at 10.00

Wednesday 22/02 -

This week's walks are both based on the town of Kinross and take in a certain amount of Loch Leven on the Heritage Trail. The walks will commence (at 10:00) at the entrance to the Loch Leven Heritage Trail on the A911 road on the north side of the Loch. This is different to the normal start point of Kinross. Walkers will have a choice of walking towards either Kinross or Vane Farm, with mileage to suit. 

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Voluntary petrol payment - £10.00
 

Wednesday 15/02 -

Both walks this week are based on the Pillars of Hercules health shop and cafe on the A912 road, just west of Falkland.

The longer walk is from Pillars to West Lomond and return via Craigmead. Approximatelt 8 miles with a 1500 feet ascent. As this walk goes through a short tunnel, a small torch is advantageous.

The shorter walk is from Pillars around the Falkland Estate and incorporates Chancefield, Western Kilgour and Westfield. Approximately 6.25 miles with minimal ascent.

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Wednesday 08/02 -

The walks this week will be based on Boarhills to Crail for the annual snowdrop festival.

The longer walk is from Boarhills to Crail via the Fife Coastal Path. Approximately 9.5 miles with minimal ascent.

The shorter walk will be from Kingsbarns to Crail via Fife Coastal Path. Approximately 6 miles with minimal 250 feet ascent.

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We all have to catch the number 95 bus at 09.45 to Kingsbarns and Boarhills so be at Crail by 09.30. Don't forget your bus pass.

Wednesday 01/02 -

There will be one combined walk this week led by Val, centred on the Boat Brae Restaurant roadside car park.

The walk will take in Tay Bridge, Fife Coastal Path, Scotscraig, Washer Willys. Chesterhill, Causewayhead and Tayfield.  Approximately 8 miles with minimal ascent.

The walk commences at 10.00.

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Wednesday 25/01 -

The walks this week are both in the Crieff area and take in the Glenturret Distillery.

The long walk starts from the village of Gilmerton and goes via the Knock of Crieff, Culcrieff and the Distillery before climbing Laggan Hill, concluding in MacRosty Park, Crieff. Approximately 8 miles with an ascent of 1300 feet. We will then walk back to the town centre and catch the bus to Gilmerton, following refreshments if time permits.

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The short walk will be a circular walk, starting and finishing in MacRosty Park, following Lady Mary's Walk. Approximately 6 miles with an ascent of 600 feet.
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Both walks commence at 10:00.

Wednesday 18/01 - 

The weather forecasts are suggesting it will be unsafe to proceed with the walks planned for this week. 

However, in line with a new idea that whenever possible alternative low-level walks will be offered when the weather isn't conducive to going into the hills, the walks this week are based on Kinshaldy, Tentsmuir Forest.

The longer walk starts at the car park and follows the dunes through Reres Wood and returns to the road via the airport and the Coastal Path. The walk then crosses the road and proceeds to Fetterdale where we turn back via a dog leg to the car park. Approximately 9.25 miles with minimal ascent.
The shorter walk follows the same route but turns back to the car park via the forest tracks on reaching the approach road. Approximately 7.25 miles, again with minimal ascent.

Both walks commence at 10:00.

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Wednesday 11/01 -

The walks this week will be based on Inverbervie.

The long walk goes across tracks to Mill of Benholm and Johnshaven, where we turn along the old railway track and head back to Inverbervie. Approximately 10 miles and an ascent of about 1100 feet.

The short walk will turn at Mill of Benholm and descend to the railway track, which they will follow back to Inverbervie. Approximately 6.5 miles and an ascent of 1000 feet.

Both walks commence at 10:00.

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Wednesday 04/01 -

The walks had been planned to go through the Buddon Ranges to Monifieth. However, due to MOD activity, access to the ranges wasn't possible. Instead, the cycle track was taken to Monifieth, where seasonal refreshments were taken in The Vault in Monifieth.

Wednesday 28/12 –

Walk cancelled due to treacherous underfoot conditions and predicted rain/snow.

Wednesday 21/12 –

Due the icy underfoot conditions on arrival at Quarrymill, Scone, the planned walks up Kinnoull Hill were abandoned. The long walk was changed to a lower level walk along the foot of the hill, across the foot bridge to Moncreiffe Island and on to the South Inch for lunch, before returning via Perth city centre to Quarrymill. The short walk was changed to a walk round Scone and Murrayshall.
 

Wednesday 14/12 –

Walks cancelled due to treacherous driving and walking conditions.
 

Wednesday 07/12 –

This week we have the Christmas Lunch, which is preceded by an OPTIONAL walk around Arbroath, which concludes at Arbroath Golf Club (Elliot).

The walk will include St Vigeans, Hercules Den, Western Cemetery, Bankhead and Peasiehill, returning to the Arbroath Golf Club.

Those of you who are doing the 6.5 mile relatively level walk need to be at Arbroath Bus Station for 10.15 commencement. The 73 and X7 arrive at 10.05 and 09,51 respectively. The 39 service is not suitable on the incoming service. Those of you returning from the Golf Club by bus need to catch the 73 and 39 service at about 39 minutes past each hour. The X7 returns at 08 minutes past each hour.

Those of you driving have two options. If you intend to do the walk, then please leave at the first exit at the Elliot roundabout and park where you can catch the bus at 09.55 to the Bus Station. Those of you only going to the meal, please leave the roundabout at the third exit and park in the Golf Club Car Park. The Elliot Roundabout is the first roundabout on exiting the dual carriageway on the A92.
 

Wednesday 30/11 –

The walks this week are the ones postponed from 23/11 due to the weather. The details of the walks remain as before, but are repeated below.

Both walks this week are based on the Perthshire village of Rait.

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The longer walk starts from the village centre and circles via Shanry Reservoir, Franklyden and Woodwell. Approximately 8 miles and an ascent of 1350 feet. The longer walk will commence at 10:00.

The shorter walk starts the walk from just below the reservoir and is approximately 6 miles and an ascent of 950 feet. FOR THOSE INTENDING TO DO THE SHORTER WALK, PLEASE BE AT RAIT AND READY TO WALK BY 09.45. This is necessary to allow time to drive those walkers to their starting point.

Wednesday 23/11 –

Walks cancelled due to weather.

Wednesday 16/11 –

The walks this week will be centred on the Fife coastal village of Elie. The walks will commence at 10:00.

The longer walk will be from Elie Town Centre (indirect.statue.seashell) via Elie House Estate, Kilconquhar Loch, the disused railway line and returning to Elie via the Coastal Path. Approximately 9.5 miles with an ascent of 500 feet.

The shorter walk will be from Elie Town Centre via Kilconquhar Loch, West Muircambus and returning via the Coastal Path. Approximately 6.5 miles and ascent of 450 feet
 

Wednesday 09/11 –

The walks this week will be the walks originally planned for 02/11 but cancelled due to predicted heavy rain.

The walks will be based on Pitlochry and will take in the Clunie Path for both walks with an extension on the Rob Roy Way for the longer walk. The Clunie Path is around 7 mile long with an ascent of around 1400 feet with an extension for the longer walkers. The walks will commence at 10:00.

Parking once again will be at the Festival Theatre (handyman.chromatic.decompose)
 

Wednesday 02/11 –

Walks cancelled due to weather.
 

Wednesday 26/10 –

Due to the predicted adverse weather, the walks planned for 24/10 have been cancelled.

Instead, we will do the Montrose Links walk. This walk is for both groups and is approximately 7 miles long and around only 200 feet ascent.

The walk commences from the beach car park (elbowed.weeds.grab) at 10:00 and follows the beach as far as the estuary. It then follows the river up to the Northwater Bridge where lunch will be taken. The walk then returns, with a storm diversion, over the links and back to the starting point.

Wednesday 19/10 –

The walks this week have been changed from those previously notified on the website to circular walks from Pitlochry, that take in the Enchanted Forest just north of the town.

Both walks start from the car park at the Festival Theatre (handyman.chromatic.decompose) and go via the Black Spout, Edradour, Loch Faskally and Loch Dunmore.  Participants will see the Enchanted Forest, albeit in daylight with no fee being payable. Both long and short walks are the same distance and the same ascent, with any modifications being made on the day - approximately 8 miles with an 800 feet ascent. There is ample free parking at the Theatre.
 

Wednesday 12/10 –

The walks this week will be on the Fife Coastal Path. 

The long walk will be from Kingsbarns to St. Andrews along the Fife Coastal Path. Approximately 9.5 miles and minimal ascent of 450 feet.

This is a section of walk that we have not done before, (Boarhills to St Andrews), but is perfectly viable. The date has been chosen as the maximum low tide is around midday. 

Those doing the long walk need to catch the number 95 bus from St. Andrews bus station at 09.25.

The short walk will be from St. Andrews through Pipelands, Scooniehill and Balmungo. Around 6 miles with no appreciable ascent. The short walk will commence from St. Andrews bus station at 10:00.
 

Wednesday 05/10 –

Both walks this week are based on Balintore, Glen Esk, which includes a tour of the castle.

The long walk will take the track to Craig Marloch, Bonadere Hill. Cormaud and Glen Quharity to Westerton. Approximately 7 miles and an ascent of 1250 feet.

The short walk will be up Glen Quharity and return with mileage to suit.

The walks will commence following the tour of the castle.
 

Wednesday 28/09 –

Both walks this week are based on Newton Bridge, which is on the Gilmerton (Crieff) to Aberfeldy road. The walks commence at Newton Bridge (kingdom.feasted.dumplings) at 10:00.

The long walk is 9.5 miles with an ascent of 800 feet and basically follows the river.

The short walk follows the same route and is mileage to suit.

Wednesday 21/09 –

The walks this week are based on the village of Springfield, Fife.

The long walk and the short walk basically follow the same route except that the long walk takes in an extra loop of two and a half miles. Both walks leave the car park just behind the village pub (fabricate.half.bill) and make their way down the main road before entering the woods. The walks then go via Crawford Priory to Pitlessie village. The walks then go via the Wilderness lakes back to Springfield village. The walks commence at 10:00.

The long walk is 8 miles and short walk is 6 miles. Both have a minimal ascent of 250 feet.

Wednesday 14/09 –

The plan was to try a longer trek for the first time since lockdown using a local service. However, due to a glitch with the local bus, plans for 2 ability walks had to be abandoned. Instead, on a lovely autumn day, we all walked via The Rob Roy Trail from Acharn, Kenmore back to Aberfeldy. Fair to say that not having the the coach to take us part-way up the hill, requiring us to start at loch level at Acharn made it quite a long trek - and of course we're all 2 years older since lockdown. However, despite a couple of hiccups along the way, I think we all enjoyed the day, as the pictures put on the website from the day should show. As a mark of respect following the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II the previous week, at a picturesque vantage point along the route, we paused for a minute's silence.

Wednesday 07/09 –

Due to torrential rain on Tuesday 06/09, the walks planned for the Wednesday were cancelled. Instead, the members enjoyed a local walk from Riverside, Dundee through Invergowrie, Kingoodie, Denhead of Gray and Liff and return.
 

Wednesday 31/08 –

The walks this week will start from Afflochie, but we will meet at Finavon (straying.bars.latter) at 09:45.

The high level walk will start from Afflochie and round Craig of Trusta, then follow the track to Laidswinley and Hill of Garbet. The walk will then turn south, eventually following Cruick Water and back to Afflochie. Approximately 9 miles and ascent of 1650 feet.

The Low Level from Afflochie follows the track around Craig of Trusta and Old Man, then turn northwest to Mowat's Seat. The track will then turn south back to Afflochie. Approximately 6 miles and an ascent of 1250 feet.

Wednesday 24/08 –

The walks this week are based on Loch Moraig, near Blair Atholl (meatball.messaging.adopting). The walks will commence at 10:00. 

The high level walk is from Loch Moraig to Shinagag via Alt Loch Valigan river and Carn Breac. Approximately 8.5 miles with an ascent of 1100 feet.

The low level walk is from Loch Moraig to Shinagag direct. Approximately 7 miles with an ascent of 450 feet.

 
Wednesday 17/08 –

Both walks will be based on Tulliemet, close to Ballinluig services. Park on the left-hand side just past the petrol pumps (meanwhile.rattled.charge). The walks will commence at 10:00.

The high level walk will be from Tulliemet to Lochan Oisinneach Mor and returning via Creagan Ruathoir (nearby). Approximately 8.5 miles with an ascent of 1250 feet.

The low level walk will be from Tulliemet to Loch Broom and return. Approximately 7 miles with an ascent of 700 feet.

Wednesday 10/08 –

Owing to some of our regular walkers being on holiday and some being unwell, the walks this week will take on a simpler format. The walks will commence from the car park at Wormit bay, just beyond the road going under the rail bridge (another.sprains.typist) at 10:00.

The high level walk will go from Wormit to Birkhill House and boat shed for lunch. Return will be by a more inland route on farm tracks and minor roads. Approximately 9 miles - minimal ascent.

The low level walk will go from Wormit to Balmerino Abbey via the coastal path and return on a more inland route. Approximately 6 miles. Again, minimal ascent.

Wednesday 03/08 –

The walks this week will commence from the car park just above the Moulin Hotel, near Pitlochry (twist.passing.beaten) at 10.00.

The high level walk will follow the path up towards Ben Vrackie and then bearing left over the Bealach towards the Visitor Centre at Killiecrankie.  Then on the pavement nearly to the Garry Bridge.  Then crossing the road to take the A9 underpass and following this track round the   base of Craigower and across the golf course back to the car park.  Approximately 8 miles with an ascent of 2100 feet.

The low level walk will also follow the path to Ben Vrackie before bearing left at Loch a Chloire, and then following the track until the Bealach track is  reached.  Turning left and following this track back to the car park.  Approximately 5 miles with an ascent of 1500 feet.

Wednesday 27/07 –

The walks this week will be based on Kirkmichael. The walks will commence from the village car park (nicknames.king.eliminate) at 10:00.

The high level walk will be a circular walk to Pitcarmick Loch by the Cateran Trail and heather moors, returning on the Cateran Trail. A shade under 10 miles with an accent of 1225 feet.

The low level walk will be a circular route from Kirkmichael to just short of Enochdu and then returning via Kindrogan Woods and the Eco houses. Approximately 8.5 miles with an ascent of 1200 feet. This walk can be cut down by driving the walkers to Enochdu to shorten the walk. by 2.5 miles. This walk will still conclude at Kirkmichael.

Wednesday 20/07 –

This week's walks will be in the beautiful Glen Esk. The walks will commence from Tarfside car park (committee.windmill.withdrew) at 10:00. Toilets are available in the car park.

The high level walk is a circular walk from Tarfside via Ansallary, Badalair and Westbank. About 8.7 miles with an ascent of just over 1,400 feet.

The low level walk is to Shinfur, Bailllies, Milton Cott and Westbanks back to Tarfside. About 6.2 miles with an ascent of <900 feet.

Wednesday 13/07 –

This week's walks will be based on Freuchie, Angus, that's about one mile this side of The Kirkton of Glenisla. The walks will commence from Freuchie (rope.expansion.flattered) at 10:00. 

The high level walk will start from Freuchie and pass through Tulloch and keep to the right of the Muckle Burn. After about 3 miles, it will turn south east and reach Glenmarkie Lodge and farm, where it will turn south back to Freuchie. About 7.75 miles and <900 feet ascent. All the walk is on good tracks and clear of fallen trees.

The low level walk will be from Freuchie to Auchintaple Loch and return, along the Cateran Trail. About 6.5 miles with an ascent of <600 feet.

Wednesday 06/07 –

This week's walks will be based on Dalbrack Farm, which is located at the top end of Glen Esk, between Tarfside and the Glen end. The walks will commence from Dalbrack (violinist.coil.courtyard) at 10:00.

The high level walk will be from Dalbrack to Keenie, via the higher route and returning by the riverside. 8.5 miles with 1500 feet ascent.

The low level walk will be from Dalbrack, round the Hill of Rowan and proceeding via West bank and Milton Cott. Return is via Tarfside and skirting the Hill of Rowan. An optional walk up the hill is available for anyone who wants to do it. 6.6 miles with 900 feet ascent.

Wednesday 22/06 –

This week's walks will start at the Cally car park outside Dunkeld (lemons.upset.intervene) at 10.00.

The longer walk will be up and over Deuchary Hill, returning by Mill Dam. The longer walk is about 9.5 miles with an ascent of 2,000 feet.

The shorter will be to Raor Lodge and return. The shorter walk is about 7 miles with an ascent of 1,100 feet.

Wednesday 15/06 –

This week's walk will replace the walk cancelled last week due to the inclement weather. It will start at the car park just past Cortachy (headers.tonal.optimists) at 10.00. It will take in Auld Darkney, Duthriss Hill, Dog Hillock & Shank Hill.

The full walk is about 9 miles ascending to 2,400 feet.

A shorter 6-mile walk will be available for those who prefer a shorter distance.
 

Wednesday 08/06 –

This week's walk will start at the car park just past Cortachy (headers.tonal.optimists) at 10.00. It will take in Auld Darkney, Duthriss Hill, Dog Hillock & Shank Hill. The full walk is about 9 miles ascending to 2,400 feet.

A shorter 6-mile walk will be available for those who prefer a shorter distance.

Wednesday 01/06 –

This week's walk will start at the car park adjacent to St. Monan's Church (briskly.blur.signified) at 10.00. It will take the Fife Coastal Path to Anstruther before heading inland taking a circular route back to the starting point. The full walk is about 8 miles.

A shorter 6-mile walk will be available for those who prefer a shorter distance.

Wednesday 25/05 –

The walk on 25 May will be based on Clachnaben near Cairn o' Mount. The walk will leave the car park (confetti.quicksand.trees) at 10.00