Perthshire Outdoor and Social Group

Grade : B -
Length : 5.5 miles
Ascent : 850ft (260m)

This walk starts from the car park at the RSPB centre at Vane Farm (Loch Leven). There is now a £3 parking fee unless you are a member of the RSPB.
We start by heading up the Sleeping Giant path. At the top of the hill we take a connecting path to get onto the Benarty hill ridge walk. This path should give some stunning views of Loch Leven and the surrounding area. We return along the same route to the RSPB centre. It should be a great day out.

We'll start walking at 10:00 hrs prompt from the RSPB centre car park. Please let us know if you're held up, or unable to join us, by messaging the event organiser via this Meetup website, so that we do not delay our walk.

Please wear suitable walking footwear for winter weather. Walking poles can be useful for the ascents.

There is a significant amount of ascent on this walk so please ensure you have the appropriate fitness required. We will be making frequent stops to ensure we keep the group together.

We will be stopping for lunch at a convenient point.

Dogs are welcome provided they can be put on leads when requested or when conditions required.

Hillwalking can pose a danger of personal injury and all participants should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions, involvement, and enjoyment. Please make sure you have the appropriate level of fitness required for a Grade B walk.

This event is well in the future, but tickets have just gone on sale!!
The show WILL BE a sell-out, SO BOOK AS SOON AS YOU READ THIS. The film price is £17.00/person now with Early Bird discount. It rises to £20 at the end of March
Please buy your tickets first, then sign up for this event.

We've had a very enjoyable day in previous years - we walk for exercise in the afternoon, have tea/supper, then see a film - not just any film, it's the Banff Mountain Film Festival RED films at the Pitlochry Theatre!

Here's how it's described on the BMFF website "The Banff Mountain Film Festival is one of the largest and most prestigious mountain festivals in the world. The festival draws some of the world’s best filmmakers and accomplished outdoor heroes to celebrate adventure, the environment, mountain culture and the outdoors through film."

We've been before and "it sure does what it says on the tin"

The afternoon's walk will be mid-level: Details TBA nearer the date
Grade: C
Length: 6 miles
Ascent:400m
Pace: Medium

It's a varied walk starting from near the Pitlochry Theatre. The terrain consists of good paths and minor roads.

The film: For those of you who know the BMFF, you'll be well aware of the spectacular and inspirational adventure features which go together to make the Banff an evening you won't forget.

For those who haven't had the opportunity yet, visit the BMFF website to find out what an exciting show it is. https://www.banff-uk.com/

We will send out the final arrangements by email before the event. We are excited about this event! Big smiles all round - hope to see you there; Cheers, Mike and John