Hugging trees, a purely optional activity on the all-ability walk to #ButterdeanWoods #woodlandwalking #nature #woodlandtrust #forest #scottishforestry #rnib www.walkfest.org.uk

👏Lets hear it for all those who braved the rain 🌨 to enjoy their walks across #EastLothian today. Day 6 photos 👇#Walkfest25 No such thing as bad weather when walking and talking with friends #RainMates 4 days to go! some spaces still available - www.walkfest.org.uk

Well, what a fantastic opening weekend for Walkfest! 👇 for some of the great variety of events that took place. And we still have a FULL WEEK to go! There are a few places still available so it’s not too late to get in on the action walkfest.org.uk to book your free place 😀

A fantastic opening day for #Walkfest25. 5 very different events, (pics of 3 👇), lots of happy memories made! See what's coming over the next 9 days www.walkfest.org.uk #walking #pilgrim #outdoorart #Fantoosh #history

Only a fee days to go!! Who's excited!??!?! Still a few spaces left in some of our walks and events. Including this fab walk, perfect for families, in #Musselburgh Book your spot www.walkfest.org.uk

The Prestonpans 'Mini' Murals walk is a short tour of some of the wonderful artworks in the 'Pans, Scotland's Mural Town. A few places left - Sept3 - book now, www.walkfest.org.uk #catchingthepast #JohnMuir #Wagonway #mural #heritage #EastLothian #Scotland

🐝 Did you know we have an #AllAbility walk our programme? In beautiful Butterdean Woods on hard, flat surfaced paths; look out for sculptures of ‘beasties’ along the way! If you’re lucky, you might spot a deer or two as well 🦌 🦟 🪲 Book your spot walkfest.org.uk

On #WorldRangerDay a big 'thank you' to @ELCrangers and @midgov rangers for supporting #Walkfest25 with 2 walks on Sept4 #GullanetoNorthBerwick #VogrietoGkenkinchie Show your appreciation for this amazing service and book your place www.walkfest.org.uk

Not all walks are just walks! Sometimes they come with added extras... 🎨Sketch and Wander 🧘‍♂️Nature Walk and Yoga 🥾Skills for the Hills 🏊Hike and Swim Just 4 of the 'not just walks' in Walkfest25 Find out more and book your place www.walkfest.org.uk

Love history? Love a good story? Why not join one of our #Walkfest25 #history walks, various places across #EastLothian. Book now at walkfest.org.uk And check out www.eastlothian.gov.uk/info/210596/archaeology/12109/archaeology_whats_on for details of their 2025 programme. Fantastic stuff.

We have lots of walks to take you to some very interesting places and hear some very interesting stories about what you find there! Interested? Check out our Festival programme www.walkfest.org #history #geology #nature #EastLothian Interestingly, all walks and events are free!

Hello lovely people! Just letting you know that our full East Lothian Walking Festival programme is now available at www.walkfest.org.uk Plenty to choose from for all ages and abilities. Come join us to explore beautiful East Lothian #walking #coastal #woodland #exploreScotland #slowtourism

Be aware this weekend - from @scottishfirerescue.bsky.social: "🔥 Extreme wildfire risk across Scotland 🔥 A extreme wildfire warning is in place across Scotland from Friday, 11 July, until Monday, 14 July." www.firescotland.gov.uk/news/extreme...

I've recently become involved with this wee charity (better late than never) & am struck by how much they do with so little. If you've ever walked in Arran, then you've walked on a path they have funded/maintained. It costs just a tenner to become a member: www.arran-access-trust.org.uk/membership/

For anyone who might be in #EastLothian Aug29-Sept7, I have exciting news..... #Walkfest25 has launched the first part of its programme. Fantastic walks and events for all ages and abilities. Check out www.walkfest.org.uk Lots more to come in the next few weeks too so sign up for updates!

Amidst the recent warm weather, SEPA have issued a water scarcity alert, with concerns that we could be facing a drought. This is just the latest example of how failure to invest in nature-based solutions is having an adverse impact on food production in Scotland. 🧵 1/3 #NatureBasedSolutions

#FingerpostFriday lots of walking routes in East Lothian - suitable for humans and hobbits! If you want to discover more, join us for #Walkfest25 Sign up for updates www.walkfest.org.uk 🗓 Aug 29-Sept 7 📷 Fawn Wood, Gifford #goeastlothian #ramblers #walking #hobbits

A bit late for #FingerpostFriday but it got me wondering about Becky and who she might have been. Anyone else got paths and ways named after someone lost in time? Maybe even another Becky? Would love to find a 'twin'!

#FingerpostFriday Circular walk at the wonderful #WoodhallDean in East Lothian. Which way would you choose -steep steps up and gentle slope down? Vice versa? @ScotWildlife @goeastlothian @ramblersscot #woodlandwalks

@tomsharperocks.bsky.social The #EastLothianWalkingFestival has been very lucky to have a geology walk as part of its programme. Our walk leader is retiring so we wondered if you might have a suggestion as to who could replace him? Just asking! Contact us www.walkfest.org.uk [email protected]

Did you know that as part of the Cycling UK (Scotland) Cycle Access fund, Belhaven Bikes offer free bike repairs up to £100? belhavenbikes.co.uk

It's good to take a moment to enjoy what nature gives us so freely isn't it! #snowdrops at Smeaton, East Lothian Want to explore more of beautiful #EastLothian, sign up for walking suggestions and for information on this year's #WalkingFestival programme at www.walkfest.org.uk

The Cowalfest #walking festival AGM takes place on Monday 10th Feb at Queens Hall #Dunoon from 6PM ...all welcome!