How long to walk Cateran Trail?
How long does it take to walk the Cateran Trail? The route is 64 miles (103 km), which we recommend walking over 5 or 6 days. Our most popular itinerary is CAT1 which covers the route over 5 days, with an average walking distance of 12.8 miles (20.5km) each day.
Where is the Cateran Trail?
The Cateran Trail is a fully waymarked circuit through the Perthshire and Angus glens in the heart of Scotland. Some of these routes follow the same ones used by the Caterans – fearsome cattle thieves who raided Strathardle, Glenshee and Glen Isla from the Middle Ages to the 17th century.
Where does the Cateran Trail start?
Blairgowrie
The Cateran Trail is a circular route and starts and finishes in Blairgowrie – a small town with bus links to the cities of Perth and Dundee (with an additional service from Deeside in the summer months).
Can you cycle the Cateran trail?
Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
What is the Cateran YOMP?
The Cateran Yomp (a military term for a long-distance march) is the biggest, toughest event of its kind. Taking place on the 4/5th June 2022 in the foothills of the Cairngorm Mountains in Scotland, teams battle through 54 miles (gold) in 24 hours across the rugged terrain of the Scottish wilderness.
Where is the Rob Roy Way?
The Rob Roy Way is a long-distance hiking trail through the southern Highlands. Starting in the village of Drymen, you’ll hike for 127 km / 79 miles across the Trossachs and through Perthshire to the pretty Highland town of Pitlochry and the end of the trail.
How hard is the Cateran YOMP?
The Cateran Yomp (a military term for a long-distance march) is the biggest, toughest event of its kind. You can also sign up for the silver or bronze distances (36 and 22 miles respectively).
Can you bike the Rob Roy Way?
It’s 96 miles for the long route, mostly off-road or there’s a shorter version that’s 79 miles – still a decent ride.”
What does YOMP stand for?
YOMP
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| YOMP | Your Own Marching Pace (England’s Royal Marines slang) |
How can I improve my Yomping?
Aim to exercise three times a week and build up the distances as you go. As the event is in early June, we recommend you start training as early as possible. It is crucial to put the miles in, training in gyms may help your muscles but it is not enough to prepare your feet and endurance muscles to Yomp for so long.
How long is the Rob Roy Way?
79 miles
The Rob Roy Way is a long-distance hiking trail through the southern Highlands. Starting in the village of Drymen, you’ll hike for 127 km / 79 miles across the Trossachs and through Perthshire to the pretty Highland town of Pitlochry and the end of the trail.