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Gleneagles and Blackford circuit

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Overview

A circular walk through Gleneagles golf course to the old Blackford church. We will then walk across Gleneagles Moor back to the start.  Mainly flat walk. We should have good views towards Glen Devon and get the opportunity for train spotting over Blackford.

Saturday, 7 December 2024
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.6km / 7.8mi
Ascent:
137.2m / 450ft
Type:
circular

Local grade: C+   RADO

The moor will be muddy after rain, gaiters recommended.

Please book a place with the walk leader at least 2 days before the walk.

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NO 08881 22590
Nearest postcode:
PH1 1RN
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Meeting time:
9:15 am

Broxden P+R, lower car park, far end

Starting point

Grid reference:
NN 92579 11001
Nearest postcode:
PH3 1NG
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Start time:
10:00 am

Bottom of Station Road, Gleneagles (down towards the A9 ). Entrance to Station Road is opposite the entrance to Gleneagles Hotel

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