Welcome to the Cateran GeoTrail ,
with the chance to find 18 special caches in spectacular locations and earn a trackable geocoin. To be eligible for one of the bronze or antique silver coins you must collect a codeword from each cache, and earn bonus points. You can find out more and download the GeoTrail Passport HERE.
One of Scotland’s Great Trails, the Cateran Trail is a fully waymarked, 64-mile / 103 km route through Perthshire and the Angus glens in the heart of Scotland. It follows old drove roads and ancient tracks across a varied terrain of farmland, forests and moors. Some of these routes follow the same ones used by the Caterans – fearsome cattle thieves who raided Strathardle, Glenshee and Glen Isla from the Middle Ages to the 17th century and for whom the Trail is named.
The Trail can be tackled in five easy stages. (Or walked in 4/5 days.) It is fully waymarked with Cateran Trail signs – plus a few unique hand-carved posts that are discoverable. It is advisable to carry a map and cache safely i.e equipped for all weather conditions.
The 18 geocaches are numbered for ease of navigation. You have now left the town of Blairgowrie behind you, heading towards Bridge of Cally and onward to Kirkmichael.
Cache #1: This cache takes you between the farms of East and West Gormack along the Lornty Burn. Note the footpath keeping you away from the busy working farmyard. The Battle of Glasclune was fought through the valley in 1390. A large band of Caterans fought off an attempt by mounted, armoured knights to retake cattle stolen from Glen Isla.
This regular sized plastic box is full of swaps for you to trade with one of your own of equal value. You are welcome to leave or move on TBs and geocoins but please note these are not swap items. Please ensure you re-hide the cache really well ready for the next person to enjoy the hunt.