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Stride for Life (Wednesday) Walks 2008

DATE

WALK

TIME (app)

inc travel

BUS

9 January

Fun Run Course

1.5 - 2 hours

No

16 January

Meikleour Woods

2 – 2.5 hours

Yes

23 January

Redmyre Loch

2 – 2.5 hours

Yes

30 January

Crieff Hill, Dunkeld

2 – 2.5 hours

Yes

6 February

Bluebell (Darroch) Wood

1.5 - 2 hours

No

13 February

Tullybaccart

2 – 2.5 hours

Yes

20 February

Forfar Loch

2 – 2.5 hours

Yes

27 February

Bridge of Cally

2 – 2.5 hours

Yes

5 March

Blackhills Farm

1.5 - 2 hours

No

12 March

Ardler to Meigle

2 – 2.5 hours

Yes

19 March

Newtyle

2 – 2.5 hours

Yes

26 March

Northballo Hill

2 – 2.5 hours

Yes

2 April

Woodhead Farm

1.5 - 2 hours

No

9 April

Holiday no walks

16 April

Coupar Angus

2 – 2.5 hours

Yes

23 April

Mill Dam, Dunkeld

2 – 2.5 hours

Yes

30 April

Drimmie Woods

2 – 2.5 hours

Yes

7 May

Bluebell (Darroch) Wood

1.5 - 2 hours

No

14 May

Redmyre Loch

2 – 2.5 hours

Yes

21 May

Bridge of Cally

2 – 2.5 hours

Yes

28 May

Birnam

2 – 2.5 hours

Yes

4 June

Kincairney

2 – 2.5 hours

Yes

11 June

Meikleour Woods

2 – 2.5 hours

Yes

18 June

Newtyle

2 – 2.5 hours

Yes

25 June

Crieff Hill Dunkeld

2 – 2.5 hours

Yes

2 July

Blackhills

1.5 - 2 hours

No

9 July

Forfar Loch

2 – 2.5 hours

Yes

16 July

Holiday no walks

23 July

Holiday no walks

30 July

Holiday no walks

6 August

Knockie (Cnoc ma Har)

1.5 - 2 hours

No

13 August

Coupar Angus

2 – 2.5 hours

Yes

20 August

Airlie

2 – 2.5 hours

Yes

27 August

Northballo Hill

2 – 2.5 hours

Yes

3 September

Stormont Loch

1.5 - 2 hours

No

10 September

Dunkeld

2 – 2.5 hours

Yes

17 September

Meigle

2 – 2.5 hours

Yes

24 September

Drimmie Woods

2 – 2½ hours

Yes

1 October

Woodhead Farm

1.5 - 2 hours

No

8 October

Walking Festival

15 October

Holiday no walk

22 October

Tullybaccart

2 – 2½ hours

Yes

29 October Dunkeld Braan 2 – 2½ hours Yes

5 November Kirkmichael-Enochdu 2 – 2½ hours Yes

12 November Kitty Swanson 2 – 2½ hours Yes

19 November Nether Kincairney 2 – 2½ hours Yes

26 November Alyth - Alyth Den 2 – 2½ hours Yes

3 December Blackcraig Forest 2 – 2½ hours Yes

10 December
Redmyre Loch bring a small picnic

2½ – 3 hours
Yes

17 December
Dunkeld Crieff Hill
2 – 2½ hours Yes

Registration All of these events are open to all, however those coming for the first time are required to complete a registration form and brief health questionnaire. If in any doubt about your fitness for a walk please consult your GP or other medical advisor, or give the health visitors a call on 01250 876668. Many of the walk leaders are appropriately qualified outdoor first aiders but this is not a substitute for qualified medical advice from a health practitioner. Children and Vulnerable Adults must always be accompanied by an adult carer. In order to minimise inconvenience and in consideration for all the participants everyone is expected to abide by our code of conduct.

Medical It is extremely important for your own safety that if you feel unwell during a walk that you advise the leader in charge.

Duration It is expected that walks will have returned to Blairgowrie by 12:30. However depending on bus journey timing, speed of walking due to inclement weather, scenery viewing and so on, the exact finish times cannot be predicted.

Walks There will always be at least a choice of two walks, differentiated by the speed of the group. Every week there will be a slow walk and at least one faster one. As the walks are intended to fit in to a period of between 45 minutes and 1½ hours the fast walk will cover a longer distance. The slow walk is specifically intended for those who cannot maintain a fast walking pace, who do not wish to go as far, or have difficulty in negotiating a hill or steep path. The faster walk will usually have an alternative cut off point to allow those who wish to walk at an intermediate pace the option of returning earlier. This cannot be guaranteed and depends on the location of the walk and the availability of walk leaders.

Everyone is welcome to try whichever walk they wish, however if you find you have difficulty keeping up or are not sure of your own capabilities please go on a slower walk first.

Bus Some walks require the use of a bus, however to ensure that we can provide sufficient spaces it is essential that participants book in advance. There is no guarantee of a space otherwise. If a minibus is indicated above this is for the short/slow route walkers only. First priority for any bus seats unfortunately has to go to those who have booked a seat in advance. It is often the case that people who have booked do not turn up, so if you wish to take a chance you are welcome to come along, but please do not be disappointed if we cannot fit you in.

Assisted Access Some walks are buggy and wheelchair friendly (possibly requiring some assistance). We ask that participants phone any of the walk leaders in advance for advice.

Clothing Please wear appropriate footwear and warm and/or waterproof clothing to suit the expected conditions. If you are not appropriately dressed for your own safety we may have to ask you to stay behind.

Refreshments There will be time for a coffee and chat at the end of each walk, but participants are responsible for bringing their own meals or snacks during the walk if these are required.

Charges There is a fee of £3 per event. For this fee participants have the use of Blairgowrie Town Hall, tea/coffee and transport as appropriate.

Cancellation If there are insufficient numbers pre-registering or for other matters outwith the organisers control, the right is reserved to cancel, re-schedule or relocate the walk. As much notice as possible will be given, but this may not always be possible. In the event of any changes fees paid for any pre-booked walks are refundable or transferable to a different date and event.

These events are intended to be fully socially exclusive. If you need any further information or wish to discuss any matter relating to this or confidential medical matters please phone Nick or Sue on 01828 640763.

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On Carn Aosda for Children in Need

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Near Auchallater on Jock's Road

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Falls of Unich, Glen Lee

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Meikleour Wood for the first walk

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Caenlochan Glen and source of the River Isla

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