A Stroll Along Edinburgh’s Promenade
An evening stroll along Edinburgh’s Promenade – Cramond to Granton, 3.25 miles
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An introduction to the ‘Round the Forth’ trail
This route forms part of National Cycle Network Route 76 which runs for 134 miles around the Forth, from Dunbar to Stirling and back to Kirkcaldy. This route is full of surprises with plenty of natural and historical interest and can easily be walked in short sections using public transport. The offroad sections in particular are great for walking, and on this section, from Blackness to South Queensferry, there is plenty of birdlife to watch out for as you walk through the estate. This part of the Forth is protected by a number of natural heritage designations, both national and international, due to its importance as a habitat for breeding birds, so there is always something to spot.
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Celebrating Local Greenspace at the Hermitage of Braid
Local greenspaces – nature reserves, parks, allotments, or play areas – are the green lungs for our towns and cities, and vitally important to all of us. Providing natural habitats for wildlife to flourish, space for our minds to be free from the stresses of daily life, and pleasant places to play, jog or walk the dog, these precious places make our neighbourhoods great places to live in. Scotland’s towns and cities are well-endowed with greenspaces, and Edinburgh is particularly blessed. At this time of the year when spring and winter are battling for domination, the places on your doorstep are particularly valuable, and it’s great to be able to get out for a good walk without going too far afield.
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A walk for all seasons through Roslin Glen
Seven miles outside Edinburgh, the Midlothian village of Roslin offers a range of attractions, both natural and cultural. The 15th century Rosslyn Chapel is the best known of these, of course, with its outstanding, ornate stone carvings and Hollywood connection. It’s well worth a visit or two; and yet the reason I return again and again to Roslin is due more to the fabulously dramatic walk through Roslin Glen.
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Ramblers Routes Launched
The Ramblers launches Ramblers Routes; a collection of Britain’s best walks from the experts. These Routes offer an exciting new online library of high-quality walking routes across Scotland, from Salisbury Crags in Edinburgh to Sandwood Bay in the far North West, to entice the adventurous spirit into the outdoors.
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Rock climbing adventures on the Union Canal
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