Perthshire Outdoor and Social Group

The East Neuk of Fife has some of the most picturesque coastal villages in Scotland. Here we visit them in turn, on a linear walk from Elie to Crail. Along the way we will see golden beaches, an historic church, and pretty fishing harbours.
https://w3w.co/decoding.kings.walkway
Grade: C+
Distance: 10.5 miles
Ascent: 200m
Pace: moderate

Please note that this event begins with a bus journey from Crail; you must be at the start point on time to catch the bus, as it runs only once an hour. If you prefer to make other transport arrangements, then feel free to do so. Our bus arrives in Elie at 10:34 so you can meet us there. We will be getting off the bus here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fAbgfTFUzcoq83289

We meet on Crail High Street next to Crail Fishbar and Café, then get the bus to the start at Elie. The bus leaves Crail at 09:59, and arrives in Elie at 10:34. The walk is on a mix of tarmac, gravel and sandy paths, some of which are rough: sturdy footwear recommended.

We will stop for packed lunch along the way.

Car sharing is friendly and gets people out who might not be able to otherwise 😊

Dogs are welcome, but must be put on a lead when requested and when conditions require. Please keep your dog under control around walkers and the wider public.

After the walk, we will have some eats at the Golf Hotel in Crail ☕🍰

Health & Safety on walks ...
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 C+ walk.
Participants are responsible for ensuring that their walking gear is suitable for the nature of the walk and the prevailing weather conditions (which participants are responsible for checking) and for bringing adequate food and water supplies.

By signing up for this walk, you are confirming that you have fully read, understood and accepted the foregoing and the following caveats, including that all participants join this walk of their own volition, walk at their own risk, and are responsible for their own safety and enjoyment. No participant is owed any formal duty of care by the group or by the walk leader.

Another social event and sorry it's definitely another one for any car fans. It was as a result of a walk earlier in the year by Shona and some follow on reckie work, your welcome to join for just the walk if you wish. As always, we are all responsible for our own decisions, safety etc as such this Meetup event is making you aware of what’s on so we can all as a group of individuals can enjoy it together.
The Event has 3 elements:
It’s proposed that we meetup in Doune and take a scenic walk to the event. The route is still being finalised but expected to be around 5 miles

The walk will end at the race event just outside Doune during the expected event lunch break. If the format is the same as the reckie meeting you will be able to wander around the paddock area to see the race cars up close, take pictures and talk with the drivers and pit crews. We will then make our way into the restricted area and up the hill. Tickets are on sale at the gate and are expected to be £10 per person. Racing should recommence at 13:00 so if the weather is good it’s suggested that we lunch at the viewing area on the hill before they restart ??
The race format is timed runs with the cars competing coming past every 30-50 seconds or so. After approx 15 cars reach the top they then come back down in convoy so you get a second look at them. This repeats until all the cars racing have had a couple of runs. It’s a real mix of cars and the reckie included old chain driven three wheelers to v8 single seaters. Some cars appear standard and others are heavily modified cars!

The 3rd stage of the day is a short 30 minute walk back to our parked cars.
It is a social event with a walk so the timing is flexible and open to discussion and change as it best suits the attendees.
The Details:
Grade: C
Meet Time: 10:00 to start the walk
Meeting Point: Draggie Burn Park and Stride
https://w3w.co/lush.commutes.promising
Distance: Approx 5.0 miles
Duration: 2.5 Hrs
Ascent: TBC
Pace: Medium
Surface: A mix of Tarmac tracks/roads and animal/local tracks…
Car Sharing, it's friendly, helps the planet and parking spaces. As well as saving resources it can help get other folks out for the day. 🛖🚙🧑🏻‍🤝‍🧑🏻
Please wear suitable walking footwear for the weather👢 Walking poles can be useful for the ascents and descents.
Dogs are not allowed on the race circuit so not welcomed on this walk, Loona is already giving me the side eye look of disgust.
Health & Safety on walks ...
Hiking, Hillwalking and motorsport 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 ensure you have the appropriate level of fitness required for the Grade of walk.
Participants are responsible for ensuring that their walking gear is suitable for the nature of the walk and the prevailing weather conditions (which participants are responsible for checking) and for bringing adequate food and water supplies.
Participants are responsible for following the event rules as per the event signage, any instruction form officials and as documented in the event program.
By signing up for this walk and event, you confirm that you have fully read, understood and accepted the preceding and following caveats, including that all participants join this walk of their own volition, walk at their own risk, and are responsible for their own safety and enjoyment. No participant is owed any formal duty of care by the group or the walk leader.
Looking forward to meeting, enjoying the cars and walking with you, Mike & Graeme

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