The Event
On the morning of the 13th September 2008, we will all meet at the start of the walk, exact venue still to be confirmed. All participants will register on arrival and the walk will start between 9:00-9:30am.
The Location
The Cairngorms are located in the Eastern Scottish Highlands and they take in some of the most beautiful landscapes in Britain, from snowy mountain tops to ancient pine woods and glens. The National Park is also home to some rich Scottish wildlife including red deer, the golden eagle, capercaillie and even a herd of reindeer!
If you would like more information on the area, including transport and accommodation info, log on to-
The Walk
The walk will take place in Glenmore , and will take up to eight hours to complete. The map below outlines the planned route marked in red-
There will also be a walk with disabled access so that people of all abilities can take part!
All you have to do until then is decide on the charity or good cause you want to walk for, and then get in touch with us at Volunteering Highland so that we can keep you informed of all you need to do to participate in The Thistle Challenge 2008! Click here if you are interested!
All updates of routes, times and all other news will be posted on this website- so keep watching this space!