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Dan Hobson
April 14, 2020
Hiking
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
Hiking
Better visit after heavy rain fall
Karl 🇬🇧 🏴
October 5, 2023
Hiking
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