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Cancelled: The Rocking Stone, Dunkeld

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Overview

Starting from Dunkeld via Polney Loch to highest point at Rocking Stone (315m.). Circular walk with ascents and descents at careful, gentle pace. Steep drops on some narrow paths so walking poles helpful.

Saturday, 21 October 2023
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
350m / 1148ft
Type:
circular

Local grade: B          OS map: 52

Could use No.23 bus, 9.20 from Mill St., Perth (check times).

PLEASE BOOK WITH WALK LEADER AT LEAST 2 DAYS BEFORE WALK.

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NO 08840 22591
Nearest postcode:
PH1 1RN
what3words:
unrealistic.remain.sugars
Meeting time:
9:30 am

Broxden Park and Ride, Perth, Lower Park, Far End

Starting point

Grid reference:
NO 02600 42801
Nearest postcode:
PH8 0BB
what3words:
term.quintet.hexes
Start time:
10:15 am

Atholl Street car park, Dunkeld

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