Aberfeldy Open Gold Practice Expedition (Trekking)

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Three-day open gold trekking expedition in Highland Perthshire, with transport included from Glasgow and Perth.

Expedition Overview

This webpage provides an outline of the expedition, what’s involved, and what’s included. More detailed information on the expedition will be set out in our ‘Participant’s Pack’.

The expedition begins in the small village of Weem. From there, the route goes along the river Tay, then up onto a plateau comprising heather moorland. The second day goes south to Aberfeldy, then through a forest to Loch Kennard. The third day of the expedition goes south towards the river Braan, near Dunkeld. The expedition start point is Weem Church car park, and the end point is Rumbling Bridge car park.

Training on navigation skills, campcraft, route planning, and teamwork will be provided by instructors.

Minibus transport to and from the expedition start and finish points will be available from Glasgow, Stirling, and Perth.

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Trip Overview

3 days
14 participants
About 15km per day
Moderate challenging
£230

Trip Dates

8 Apr - 10 Apr AVAILABLE

What to bring

Click here for the full kit list, including a video offering advice on packing a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition rucksack. We will provide you with tents, stoves, gas canisters, map cases, and rucksack liners.

Participants should bring the following food:

  • Enough food for the 3-day practice expedition: that’s two breakfasts, three lunches, and two evening meals.

Guidance on exped meals here.

More Information about the area

The countryside through which the expedition takes place consists of rolling hills with forest, heather moorland, and lochs. The area has lots of big estates and farms where hill-sheep farming, fishing, and shooting are important activities.

Terms and Conditions

Please read our terms and conditions:

These are the terms and conditions for Aspen Outdoors Ltd events.

  1. Participants must disclose information on any relevant medical condition or treatment that may have a bearing on their ability to take part.
  2. Participants must provide information to Aspen Outdoors Ltd on their skills and experience in the activity (winter hillwalking, summer hillwalking, multi-day treks, bushcraft activities) to help determine their competence and suitability for the activity.
  3. Participants must read the information about the activity with particular attention to the grade/difficulty of the hike, the length of the day, the distance to be covered, and the height gained.
  4. The objectives of the event, for example, the ascent of one or more peaks, are not guaranteed, being subject to weather conditions, snow conditions, and the capability and competence of participants in the group.
  5. The objectives of the event may be modified or abandoned, subject to weather and snow conditions, and the capability and competence of the participants in the group.
  6. The event may be postponed or cancelled, subject to adverse weather and snow conditions. Should this happen, the company shall either provide a full refund or rearrange the event.
  7. Participants must consult the equipment list provided by the company and follow other instructions provided to them before the activity to ensure that they are appropriately prepared for the activity.
  8. During the activity, the participants must follow the instructions of the instructors to ensure their safety.
  9. If the customer cancels within four weeks of the event that is due to take place, the customer shall not be eligible for a refund.

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