Date/Time
Date(s) - 11/05/20258:00 am - 9:00 pm
Walk Details
Pub Stop?: If Time Permits O/S Map Sheet No.: 52 Grid Ref. Start: 855 490 Grid Ref. Finish 855 490 Walk (Miles): 14 Walk Hours: 7 Bus Time to Walk:3 hrs Bus Time from Walk: 3 hrs Departure time from walk: 6:00 pmWalk Notes
Todays walks all start by ascending the Birks of Aberfeldy, from the top of which two longer routes which follow parts of the Rob Roy Way are suggested.
Walk 1
From the coach park in Aberfeldy (NN 858 490), walk NNW to the main road, turn left and follow the road into the centre of the town to a sign on the left for the Birks of Aberfeldy (NN 856 490). Follow this path to climb southwards, crossing the A826 at NN 855 487 to a car park and continuing southwards following the Moness Burn to cross a bridge at NN 852 872. From here, take the left-hand path which leads to a junction with the Rob Roy Way (NN 850 473). Turn left here and take the path through Urlar, following the Urlar burn until a junction at NN 819 439. Take the right-hand track westwards along the Rob Roy Way, then turn left to go southwards at NN 812 440. Follow the track, which veers westwards to reach a junction by a reservoir at NN 801 432. Turn right to follow a north-westerly track past Tombuie Cott, where the right-hand track rejoins the Rob Roy Way. Follow this track through forest in a north-easterly then easterly direction to eventually reach a gate at the junction with the Rob Roy Way at NN 850 473. Turn right then left to rejoin the path at NN 850 473 which takes you back to the bridge at the top of the Birks of Aberfeldy. Take the left-hand path and follow it northwards to eventually rejoin the path of ascent at NN 855 484 and follow the outward route back to the car park (NN 858 490)
Walking distance 14.7 miles, ascent 2,083 ft
Please note that the route downloaded to your mobile device only works if you can open gpx files (e.g. Outdooractive)
Max elevation: 490 m
Min elevation: 92 m
Walk 2
Follow the route for walk 1 until the junction at NN 820 444. Take the right turn here to head north until the junction at NN 817 471. Turn right, then right again to join the route back to Aberfeldy described for walk 1.
Walking distance 10.9 miles, ascent 1729 ft
Please note that the route downloaded to your mobile device only works if you can open gpx files (e.g. Outdooractive)
Max elevation: 464 m
Min elevation: 92 m
Walk 3
Follow the route for walk 1 until the bridge at NN 852 472, cross the Moness Burn and follow the path north again to return to the start point in Aberfeldy.
Walking distance 3.1 miles, ascent 636 ft
Please note that the route downloaded to your mobile device only works if you can open gpx files (e.g. Outdooractive)
Max elevation: 283 m
Min elevation: 92 m
NB Please note bus departs Aberfeldy at 6:00 pm
The above notes are for guidance only and are intended as an aid to be used along with a map and compass and/or a GPS device with OS maps.In the event of an emergency arising the person in charge of the walk today should be notified, if possible, before the emergency services are contacted on 999. Committee member in charge – Janet Rickard 07919 587428
Cancellations/Waiting List: It is important to contact Gilbert (Mobile number 07807240817) if you cannot attend & have to cancel your booking. The bus is often fully booked which means any cancelled seats can be re-allocated to those persons on a waiting list. Anyone unsuccessful in booking a seat should contact Gilbert who will put them on a waiting list.
Bookings
Online bookings are closed for this event. Please contact Gilbert to find out if there are spaces available.