Activities for Adults

The following Ranger Service events and activities are suitable for adults - the information given by the Ranger Service may be too detailed for children, and the walks may involve longer distances and harder terrain.

2012

Wed 4 April MOTHS AND MUSIC
Listen to the joys of the dawn chorus and look at the amazing moths we have caught overnight in our live moth trap.
7.00 - 9.30am
Meet at Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl.
Who for: Adults and Older children
Cost: £3

Sat 16 June GLEN TILT - GLACIERS AND GUMBOOTS
Discover more about the people that lived up the glen, and the glaciers that came before. 10 mile walk, bring lunch. BOOKING ESSENTIAL - phone 01796 481355 or 481646 to book.
10.00am - 4.00pm
Who for: Adults
Cost: £5

Tues 26 June MAR LODGE TO FOREST LODGE
A walk through from Braemar to Glen Tilt. 15 miles with a river crossing. Meet at Blair Atholl, drive to start at Braemar included. BOOKING ESSENTIAL - phone 01796 481355 or 481646 to book.
9.30am - 7.00pm
Who for: Adults
Cost: £35

Tues 3 July MOTHS AND DRAGONS
Hunt for dragonflies and look at the amazing colours of moths caught the night before in our moth trap.
2.00 - 4.30pm
Meet at Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl.
Who for: Adults and Older children
Cost: Adults £2, Children £1

Sun 29 July FEEDERS AND HOMES
Help out your local wildlife by making nestboxes and feeders. Drop in anytime between 2.00 and 4.00pm.
Meet at Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl - part of Blair Atholl Summer Market
Who for: Everyone
Cost: Donations for materials.

Tues 7 August DAWN SQUIRREL WATCH
Dawn is the best time to see our red squirrels. Worth getting up for! BOOKING REQUIRED - phone 01796 481355.
6.00 - 7.00am
Who for: Adults and Quiet Children
Cost: £2

Tues 21 August BATS AND BOXES
Make a bat box and come on an evening walk to see our local bats.
8.00 - 10.00pm
Meet at Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Who for: Everyone
Cost: £5 per box

Sun 2 September FABULOUS FUNGI
Fungi for beginners.
2.00 - 3.30pm
Meet at Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl
Who for: Adults
Cost: £3

Sun 16 September FABULOUS FUNGI
Fungi for beginners.
2.00 - 3.30pm
Meet at Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl
Who for: Adults
Cost: £3

Sun 14 October ROARING STAGS WALK
A walk amongst the hills to hear stags at their best. 6 miles. Some rough walking. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Phone 01796 481355 to book.
11am - 3.30pm
Who for: Adults
Cost: £6

Sat 20 October RED SQUIRREL WALK
Come and look for red squirrels and learn more about them.
2.00 - 3.30pm
Meet at Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl.
Who for: Adults and Quiet Children
Cost: Adults £2, Children £1

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