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Meeting Point - for all walks please meet in the Crieff Visitor Centre, Muthill Road, Crieff PH7 4HQ Google map here
Children -children are welcome on many Tryst walks but must be accompanied by a responsible adult and be capable of completing the walk. Minimum age for Medium walks is 12 yr and minimum for Hard and Extra Hard is 16 yr. There is no administrative charge for children/young people under 16 but if the walk uses a minibus a transport charge will apply.
Monday 11th October - Easy
Did the Romans settle in Upper Strathearn? What is the history of the land beneath our feet? This walk, suitable for the whole family, will explore a beautiful but little known area of Upper Strathearn in search of the stories behind today’s landscape. Join Andrew Donaldson, who manages the popular Comrie Croft, and unravel some of these intriguing mysteries.
Leader: Andrew DonaldsonMeeting Time: 9.45am at the Crieff Visitors CentreTransport: Car ShareStart of walk: 10am – GR803230 – Comrie Croft Finish of walk: 12 noon – GR803230 – Comrie CroftReturn to Crieff: 12.15pm Duration: 2hrs walkingDistance: 4kmAscent: 150mAltitude: 150mGrade: EasyNotes: This walk is suitable for families and walkers of all abilities. It will use good paths but will be rough in places with occasional wet ground. Waterproofs and stout walking gear will be needed. There will be an opportunity to have lunch at the Visitor Centre on your return. Maximum number: 16
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Monday 11th October - Medium
A delightful walk through varied countryside on largely well maintained paths and forest tracks. There are some magnificent views of Strathearn and Loch Earn and an excellent chance of seeing Red Deer. Leaving Comrie the route heads up through the Dunira Estate and Glen Boltachan to Loch Boltachan. There is then a fairly steep descent to St. Fillans
Leader: Ken HeiserMeeting Time: 9.00am at the Crieff Visitors CentreTransport: MinibusStart of walk: 9.15am GR772221 – Comrie car park Finish of walk: 3.15pm GR690245 – lay by at Four Seasons Hotel – St. FillansReturn to Crieff: 3.45pm Duration: 6hrs walkingDistance: 11kmAscent: 350mAltitude: 350mGrade: MediumNotes: On the open hill the terrain can be rough, and it can also be very exposed. Full hill walking gear including boots, waterproof jacket and over trousers, hat, gloves, spare fleece, packed lunch, spare food and water. Maximum number: 12
Monday 11th October - hard
A long distance walk with many good viewpoints, much of historical interest, and plenty of opportunities to see wildlife. The track through Glen Almond passes chambered cairns, an ancient burial ground, and stone circles. At Auchnafree a narrow path ascends into Glen Lochan and passes a series of small lochans before reaching the head of the Glen. There is an easy descent to Lochan a’ Mhuilinn and then a minor road to Amulree Village Hall
Leader: Des GreevyMeeting Time: 9.30am at the Crieff Visitors CentreTransport: minibusStart of walk: 10.00am GR888315 – Newton Bridge Finish of walk: 4.30pm GR898363 – Amulree Village Hall at junction of A822 and Glen Quaich roadReturn to Crieff: 5.00pm Duration: 6hrs 30mins walking Distance: 16kmAscent: 450mAltitude: 450mGrade: HardNotes: Can be boggy in parts. Full hill walking gear including boots, waterproof jacket and over trousers, hat, gloves, spare fleece, packed lunch and spare food and water. Binoculars could come in handy. Maximum number: 12
Monday 11th October - extra hard
This is a horseshoe-shaped walk situated on the north side of the beautiful Glen Lyon between Glen Lyon and Loch Rannoch. It is an unusual opportunity to traverse four Munros in one walk – Carn Gorm, Meall Garbh, Carn Mairg and Creg Mhor. It is a long walk with some steep ascents and descents.
Leader: Gordon MorrisonMeeting Time: 8.00am at the Crieff Visitors CentreTransport: Car shareStart of walk: 9.00am GR666483 – Invervar, Glen Lyon Finish of walk: 4.00pm GR666483 – Invervar, Glen LyonReturn to Crieff: 5.00pm Duration: 7hrs walkingDistance: 17kmAscent: 1,000mAltitude: 1,300mGrade: Extra HardNotes: Whilst not technically difficult a high level of fitness is required for this walk. Full hill walking gear including boots, waterproof jacket and over trousers, hat, gloves, spare fleece, packed lunch, and spare food and water sufficient for a long day on the hills.. Maximum number: 12
