Drovers' Tryst Walking Festival

20/05/2026

Walkers: if anyone has lost any kit over the four festival days, do let us know.

We’ve found a couple of items in the minibuses.

Message us here or email us.

(Team photo from the Brig O’ Turk to Balquhidder walk).

18/05/2026

Wet? A wee bit.
Stunning? Absolutely.

Today’s Tyndrum Pinewoods Wildlife Walk through a rare ecologically functioning Caledonian forest fragment was full of ancient wonder.

The sun came out a few times - and the weather mostly dry, but I liked this shot with the rain and the frog. Discovering the ecology of this forest was a highlight for me.

I hope everyone who took part in this year’s Drovers’ Walking festival has warm, dry feet and some stories to tell.

Do you have a highlight from this year?
Let us know in the comments!

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park

17/05/2026

A photo from yesterday's Aberuchill Castle Circular Nature Walk, led by Aquila Wildlife & Nature.

All of the group saw buzzards, ravens, red kites, ospreys and a dipper.

Part of the group also saw a golden eagle being warned off by those ravens. Another part of the group saw a kingfisher dart past.

As far as a daunder through nature goes: spectacular!

15/05/2026

A wee reminder that this is happening tomorrow night (Saturday).

Rest your weary feet?

EVENT CINEMA: 3,000 Feet (PG) – Strathearn Arts, Sat 16 May 2026 - The Highlanders, the Early Mountaineers and Scotland’s Highest MountainsA film by Kevin Woods and Lindsay Hill Join us for a Q&A with Director Kevin Woods and Producer Lindsay Hill following the screening. 3,000 Feet is the ...

15/05/2026

The first 2026 Drovers' Tryst Walking Festival photo is in - and it's a belter.

(Somewhere between Bridge of Orchy & Glen Lyon).

13/05/2026

We're nearly off!

Walk bookings for this year’s Drovers Tryst Festival are now closed.

We hope you’re looking forward to the weekend as much as we are.

A quick reminder for first-timers: the walks set off on time — like clockwork — so please make sure you arrive promptly at your meeting point.

Which walk(s) are you joining this year? Share in the comments!

03/05/2026

🌿 Clover Leaf Walk – Saturday 16 May
📍 Start: Glenturret Distillery (11:00am)

A relaxed, flexible day of walking.

This isn’t a one-size-fits-all route.
It’s a cloverleaf — meaning you can choose:

✔️ One loop (short and easy)
✔️ Two loops (a bit more of a stretch)
✔️ Or all three (the full 14km experience)

Each loop brings you back to the start, so you’re always in control of your day.

Perfect if you:

Haven’t joined the festival before
Are new to the area and want to explore local routes
Want to meet other walkers without committing to a full-day hike
Prefer having options, not pressure

And at the end?

🥃 A free distillery tour and tasting at 4pm if you’d like to join.

No complicated logistics. No long transfers.
Just beautiful local walking, right on your doorstep.

👉 Book your place and come see what the Drovers’ Walking Festival is all about.

https://www.droverstryst.com/shop/walk-tickets/easy/clover-leaf-walk-easy/

13/04/2026

A few photos in from the orienteering course that we ran this weekend as part of our safety in hills training weekend.

The weather was chilly, but the information well received by trainees.

It’s all part of running a safe, friendly walking festival that shares our amazing landscape with you.

Have you got your walk tickets yet?

12/04/2026

Today’s First Aid training course led by Fred, British Association of Ski Patrollers.

Despite the seriousness subject (and me making 20+ pages of notes), this felt like a fun, calm, practical workshop.

Very grateful for the Drovers' Tryst Walking Festival making this available to community members and walk guides alike: just one way they keep enjoying the hills as safe as possible.

(The other ways include inviting you to join our guided walks, 15th-18th May)

04/04/2026

Happy Easter from Drovers’ Tryst!

Who’s rolling their egg up the highest hill this weekend? (Tag us if it's you!).

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April events for your diary:

Sunday 12 April — First Aid Training
Sunday 12 April — Navigation Refresher

🐣 Places are limited (but still available)
🐣 Book via the Tryst website:

www.droverstryst.com