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9th to 17th October 2010
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The Crieff and Strathearn Drovers Tryst, a walking festival with a difference, will take place from 9-17 October 2010.
The history of Scotland goes beyond bloody battles and castles. Away from the famous conflicts associated with Wallace, Bruce and Bonnie Prince Charlie, ordinary folk just got on with their lives. Crieff and Strathearn Drovers’ Tryst annually celebrates the life, work and play of the people who made Crieff the crossroads of Scotland in the 1700s. This innovative festival seeks to recreate the atmosphere of the droving days - without the inconvenience of 30,000 cattle!
Now in its 9th year today’s walk festival offers a great choice of Perthshire walks led by local experts. The guided walks range from challenging mountain routes to easier walks with themes as diverse as General Wade, photography, bush craft and even bats.
But the events programme isn’t all about walking (and it isn’t even totally about the outdoors!). There is a ghost story night, Comrie Cinema is showing a mountain film and there will be plenty of traditional music, dancing and even pipes and drums to entertain festival goers: these are just a selection of activities available during the week.
Then on the final Sunday of the Drovers’ Tryst Walking Festival the Hairy Coo Mountain Bike Race offers riders of all abilities a chance to have fun on Comrie Croft’s network of handmade trails.
For further information please contact the VisitScotland Information Centre in Crieff, telephone 01764 652578, visit www.droverstryst.com or email crieff@visitscotland.com
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General Safety, Equipment and Booking Information
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All guided Tryst Trails are free. The guides are volunteers from local walking groups and are there to ensure that the correct route is followed as well as providing some useful information on our beautiful scenic landscape and droving heritage. It is advisable not to bring young children on long walks and also due to live stock, dogs are better left at home sleeping on the rug.
The organisers wish to ensure that everyone enjoys these walks and are well prepared. However, all walkers are responsible for their own safety during these walks and it is recommended that individuals provide their own accident insurance cover. The following equipment is essential:
Day sack – containing torch, map, compass, whistle, bivvy bag, food and drink, small first aid kit
Waterproof Jacket
Waterproof trousers
Warm trousers preferably not jeans
Fleece
Gloves or mitts
Warm hat
Gaiters
Good ankle supporting boots
Observe country code at all times:
Enjoy the countryside and respect its life and work
Guard against all risk of fire
Fasten all gates
Keep your dogs under close control
Keep to public paths across farmland
Use gates and stiles to cross fences, hedges and walls
Leave livestock, crops and machinery alone
Take your litter home
Help keep all water clean
Protect wildlife, plants and trees
Take special care on country roads
Make no unnecessary noise
General Information for safe walking on mountains, hills and heath
Take recommended ruck sack and equipment
Observe weather warnings and postpone walking if necessary
It is essential to be able to navigate using ordinance survey maps
Do not rely on rescue and take responsibility for your own safety
Do not rely on mobile phones (phones should be switched off when not in use)
Inform colleague of intended route and approximate return times.
For further information on the Crieff & Strathearn Drovers Tryst, accommodation enquiries in the Crieff & Strathearn area or to book any Tryst Trail, please contact the VisitScotland Information Centre in Crieff on telephone 01764 652578, fax 01764 655422 or email crieff@visitscotland.com
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