Cancelled
SDAS Glendevon Rally
Sat 13th December '08
- Sun 14th Dec '08
Location Info
Glendevon lies within the Ochil Hills in Perth and Kinross, with upland valleys, farmland, and commercial forestry blocks. Access is primarily via the A823 and various estate or forestry tracks that branch through the glen.
Terrain is moderately hilly, shaped by the Ochil ridge and surrounding slopes. Surfaces include gravel estate tracks, compacted-earth roads, and tarmac on public access sections.
Course Description
The trail is challenging for both dogs and mushers, excellent scenery, large hills and more than a chance of snow at this time of year.
Directions
From Glasgow:
Take the A9 to Perth, pass Blackford and take the A823 to Glendevon/ Yetts O Muckhart and follow the directions below.
From Other Directions:
If you have travelled from Perth on the A9, take the A823 to Glendevon/ Yetts O Muckhart (sliproad on left just past the Gleneagles station) and follow the road for approximately 8 miles. Pass the reservior, there is a sharp U turn on the left, B934 towards Dunning. Follow this road for approximately 3 miles. On the left is a large new mansion type house and the forest trail is on the left just past the house. Take this turning into the forest and follow the signs. Check SDAS banners are up at the entrance. If ground conditions are dodgy we will have to bring you through an alternative entrance.
SDAS
The Sled Dog Association of Scotland (SDAS) is a Scottish organisation dedicated to promoting and organising sled dog sports throughout Scotland. Founded in 1991 by Rick Miller, Neil Brown and Keron Miller, the association was the first group to establish a regular calendar of sled dog events in Scotland and helped place the country on the map within the UK mushing community.
The organisation runs a series of races and competitions each season, providing opportunities for both newcomers and experienced mushers to take part in sled dog sport. Events typically include dryland disciplines such as rig racing, scooter classes, bikejoring and canicross, with races often held over two-day formats that contribute to an overall championship series.
Through organised events, membership programmes and a volunteer committee, SDAS supports a community of sled dog enthusiasts across Scotland. The association emphasises sportsmanship, inclusivity and enjoyment of the sport while providing a structured environment for competitors at all levels to train, race and develop their teams.
In the UK sled dog landscape, SDAS functions as one of the main regional racing organisations, particularly focused on Scotland’s dryland racing scene and championship series events.
