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Cargill's Leap

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Cargill's Leap

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Cargill's Leap

Name: Cargill's Leap
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Location: Blairgowrie And Rattray, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Cargill's Leap – Blairgowrie Town Centre loop from Blairgowrie

8.48km

02:21

150m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Blairgowrie Town Centre – Cargill's Leap loop from Blairgowrie and Rattray

3.83km

01:04

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Blairgowrie Town Centre – Cargill's Leap loop from Blairgowrie

4.56km

01:15

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Dan Hobson

April 14, 2020

Cargill's Leap is a narrow ravine along the River Ericht. It is named after Presbyterian minister Donald Cargill, who once leapt across the ravine to escape pursuing soldiers. During the reign of Charles II, Presbyterianism was outlawed by the Scottish parliament. Cargill, like many other ministers, was forced to hold secret meetings which were often broken up by the military. The minister was captured in 1681 and taken to Edinburgh where he was found guilty of treason and executed.

Keith

August 6, 2022

Better visit after heavy rain fall

Karl 🇬🇧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

October 5, 2023

No, don't be daft and try to cross the river here. There's a footbridge just upstream and a road bridge down stream.

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Elevation 80 m

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Location: Blairgowrie And Rattray, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Cargill's Leap

1. Cargill's Leap – Blairgowrie Town Centre loop from Blairgowrie

2. Blairgowrie Town Centre – Cargill's Leap loop from Blairgowrie and Rattray

3. Blairgowrie Town Centre – Cargill's Leap loop from Blairgowrie

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