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Hugging trees, a purely optional activity on the all-ability walk to #ButterdeanWoods

#woodlandwalking
#nature
#woodlandtrust
#forest
#scottishforestry
#rnib

www.walkfest.org.uk
Two of the visually impaired walkers taking time out ti hug a large oak tree. They look very happy!
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👏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
Kevin the tour guide is showing the group features around the harbour area in North Berwick, part if Shoreline History walk Catching the Past,  Mini Murals walk. The group leaders are dressed as 19th century women from Prestonpans Cross County Challenge Day 2, East Linton to Gifford. The group are all dressed up for wet weather, and smiling! Blooming Good Garden Walk, group looking at flower bed bursting with blooms
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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 😀
elwalkfest.bsky.social
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
3 people sitting in the grass in the sunshine, sketching the ruins of Innerwick Castle on the Road to Ruin Sketch and Wander A group of people listening to John Hamilton describe features of buildings in the central part of Haddington, part of the Lost Haddington walk 23 people, posing for a photo at the start of their walk from Whitekirk to North Berwick on the Forth to Farne pilgrim route. They are all smiling in the sunshine
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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
A collage of photos from around d Musselburgh, beach, Newhailes house, giant mussel sculpture and a lovely picture of kids playing keek-a-bo from behind a tree!
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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
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🐝 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
A collage of pictures taken in Butterdean Wwods showing the paths, flowers and insects sculptures that can be found there.
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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
elwalkfest.bsky.social
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
elwalkfest.bsky.social
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.
elwalkfest.bsky.social
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!
elwalkfest.bsky.social
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
Walking festival logo with caption saying booking is now open
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walkhighlands.co.uk
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...
Scottish wildfire danger assessment map
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Even better when its in #EastLothian although we confess, we may be biased
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Those amazing moments when you just have to stop, look at something small and think big thoughts!
Nature is wonderful
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snoweider.bsky.social
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/
Become a Member – Arran Access Trust
www.arran-access-trust.org.uk
elwalkfest.bsky.social
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!
Walkfest 2025 – East Lothian Walking Festival
www.walkfest.org.uk
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scotwildlife.bsky.social
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
A close up of dry, cracked earth.
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#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
Fingerpost with a sign pointing to 'There' and one pointing in the opposite direction to 'Back Again'. Photo taken by Elaine Craig
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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'!
Fingerpost sign for the John Muur Way cycle route, marked as Becky's Strip
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#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
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@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]
Walkfest 2025 – East Lothian Walking Festival
www.walkfest.org.uk
elwalkfest.bsky.social
Matched by the purple sky in NorthBerwick - same day? Isn't East Lothian amazing!!!
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Always good to be able to get out for a walk.