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An Archaeological Trail to Glen Quaich

Take a trek through time and rediscover a lost landscape with local archaeologist Gavin Lindsay. Follow General Wade’s military road to picturesque Amulree before taking the Rob Roy Way by Loch Freuchie in beautiful Glen Quaich. Explore the remains of long abandoned settlements along the way and piece together the stories of the people who lived and farmed in Glen Quaich and at the mouth of Glen Fender for over 6,000 years. From roundhouses, loch-dwellings and longhouses to farmsteads, fermtouns and military roads – there’s a lot more to this landscape than first meets the eye.

This is a moderate length walk with frequent stops to explore archaeological sites along the way. The route mostly adheres to well-defined tracks and paths with options to extend across rougher open upland moor to visit older, more remote sites.  Walkers will need to have stamina for walking up to 10km at a good pace, be comfortable with traversing rough ground and willing to accommodate frequent stops for discussion. The archaeological content will be accessibly pitched, family friendly and suitable for early teens upwards.

Walk information sheet
Walk date:
Monday 13th May, 2024
Walk leader:
Gavin Lindsay
Walk start time:
10:00 am
Walk end time:
3:30 pm (estimated)
Difficulty:
Medium
Total distance / Total ascent / High point:
9.2 km / 195 m / 324 m
Ticket price:
£18.00
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Safety notesGear requiredMap of start locationWalk T&Cs

Walk duration - 5hrs There are 2 optional 1km extensions to view additional remains: One of the optional extensions will involve traversing across undulating and potentially deep heather heath where hidden foot traps, burrow and other trip hazards exist. Exploring the ruinous remains of historic buildings presents additional trip and slip hazards from loose masonry, hidden depressions and discarded agricultural equipment. Potential for encountering nesting birds or decaying animal remains also exists. Entering structures is entirely optional and walk participants do so at their own risk.

For Medium, Hard and Extra Hard walks we ask walkers to make sure they have full hillwalking gear, by which we mean definitely the following: Boots, warm clothing, warm/quick drying trousers (not denim jeans), waterproof jacket and over trousers, rucsac, hat, gloves, spare fleece, packed lunch, spare food and drink, small personal first aid kit including any medications, mobile phone, headtorch, and bivvy bag if you have one, and possibly also these other items, depending on personal preference: Gaiters, rucsac cover, walking poles, spare socks, map, compass, GPS, lipsalve, camera.

No map available.

1. Risk.
The nature of hill walking potentially involves leaders or other participants in providing close assistance to others. For everybody’s protection those people classified as ‘vulnerable adults’ or young people under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an appropriate carer or responsible adult. No special arrangements are available to provide independent supervision for vulnerable people, and the accompanying carer takes full responsibility for them. The carer or parent is best placed to judge the capability of their charges.

2. Children.
We do ask that you only bring children on a walk if you are confident that they will be able to complete it comfortably. At all times, children must be accompanied by an appropriate adult who must take full responsibility for them.

3. Lower age limits.
No children under the age of 16 are allowed on Extra Hard or Hard walks. Children over the age of 12 are permitted on Medium and Easy walks provided that they are accompanied by a responsible adult.

4. Dogs.
In common with other similar events and in consideration for others, dogs are not allowed (guide dogs excepted).

5. Smoking.
Please do not smoke on walks, out of consideration to others.

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