June 9th - 12th, 2006

Perthshire Cycling Weekend Weem, near Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland
In partnership with Perth & Kinross Council
For details or to book, contact Eliot Palmer, eliotpalmer@ukonline.co.uk

Cost £75

Friday 9th June
Arrive at the Adventurers Escape bunkhouse in sunny Weem for an informal evening meeting the group. We will have a communal meal at approximately 7.30pm.

During the evening we will sort out any equipment issues and park cars in a suitable location to be left for the weekend.

Accommodation is accessible and will be in one large shared room (bunks)

Saturday 10th June
After breakfast we aim to start cycling some time between 9am and 10am following the B846 past Castle Menzies, along the River Lyon for a short stretch before we start to climb towards Schiehallion (The Fairy Hill) at Keltnyburn. At the top of this climb our trip takes us west past the northern slopes of Schiehallion through the braes of Foss and down hill to Kinloch Rannoch.

At this stage those with energy left can continue round Loch Rannoch itself possibly stopping for tea at its most westerly point whilst others are able to cycle through Kinloch Rannoch past the Post Taste café to our accommodation in the Perth and Kinross Outdoor Centre.

We will share another communal meal this evening at approximately 7.30 pm Accommodation is accessible and in shared rooms of 3 bunks

18 miles not including round trip round the loch

Sunday 11th June
Today we start by cycling east to Tummel Bridge with views of Schiehallion (weather permitting). At Tummel Bridge there are two possible routes to Pitlochry our destination today. One goes through Foss on the south side of Loch Tummel, the other follows the north side on the slightly buisier B8019 past Queens View (apparently the most photographed view in Scotland!!). Both routes are roughly the same distance however the north side of the loch offers the chance for a short detour up hill to the small hamlet of Tenandry then down again to Killiecrankie for those feeling energetic.

Once in Pitlocrhy we are staying in the Atholl Centre which again is accessible in shared bunk rooms. The centre will be providing our meals.

21 miles not including trip to Tenandry Monday

12th June
Our shortest day yet and maybe a good thing. Taking the back roads from Pitlochry to Logierait we then cross the Tay on a private bridge and continue to Grandtully where we cross the Tay above Grandtully rapids through Strathtay, past J.K. Rowlings house and back to Weem and transport home.

16 miles

August 12th - 19th, 2006 Intermediate Sea Kayaking

Corran, near Fort William, West Coast Scotland In partnership with the John Muir Awards Activities Programme

The course will provide participants with the opportunity to develop existing sea kayaking skills further by joining us for six days of inclusive sea kayaking in the area of Fort William. We will paddle wherever the winds and weather allow, aiming to explore some of the area's most spectacular and interesting coastline. Coaches will be able to help you develop your skills towards achieving British Canoe Union star level awards if you should wish. Develop existing skills and gain more confidence on the sea, regardless of your level or ability. You will gain a greater understanding of the Scottish marine and coastal environment as well as improve and stretch existing kayaking skills - this course is designed for people who have some previous experience of kayaking but would like to further develop their abilities. Coaches and facilitators have a keen interest in equality and ecology, as well as an understanding of the local culture. Each days activities will be tailored towards the interests of the group. We will return to our base each evening, but if participants are equipped their may be opportunity for an overnight trip. We will be staying in the comfortable bunkhouse style accommodation of the Munroist's Hostel, Inchreea Centre, near Corran, approx. 12 miles south of Fort William. All food will be provided for the duration of the week with participants expected to help communally cook. Sea kayaks and other equipment can be provided if necessary. Participants are expected to have had a minimum of one week prior sea kayak experience, and to be reasonably fit and capable of spending most of the day on the water. For anyone with a disability, there will be support on hand for equipment and adaptations if necessary. This trip is open to anybody over the age of 18.

For more details or to book, contact John Muir Award Summer Activities Programme, 0845 456 1783 / programmes@jmt.org Cost £360 June 9th - 12th,