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Free Guided Walk

Lord Ancrum's Wood, Saturday 26 September 2009

Meet 12.30 at Dell Inn, Lanark Road

FREE transport to and from the woods.  Coach returns to the Dell Inn at 15.30.

Free guided walk in the woods of the historic Newbattle Abbey College, Eskbank, led by a Forestry Commission Ranger.

All welcome, (under 16 with an adult)

Warm, waterproof footwear and clothing recommended.

Duration around 2.0 hours.  Unfortunately path network unsuitable for wheelchairs.  Steps and uneven ground underfoot.

More info from Alan on 07768 951 740

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

 

Leonard Cheshire Disability Sponsored Walk

A sponsored walk in aid of Leonard Cheshire Disability is planned for Sunday 13 September 2009.

There will be two routes along Union Canal and Water of Leith Walkway.  Walkers and volunteers to help on the day required.

Walkers can choose to tackle the 4 mile Spylaw to Edinburgh Quay route or the 1.5 mile route Meggetland to Edinburgh Quay.

Contact Leonard Cheshire Disability on 0131 346 9049 for more information.

 

Feet First Forth & Clyde 2009W

Community Walks Programme has now ended after 9 walks and a boat trip!  We would like to thank all of those who attended our walks and we sincerely hope that Feet First will return to the area in the near future.

 Feet FirsSchools Programme

Four primary  schools - Banton, Hillhead, Kilsyth and Twechar have now completed their programme of five walks in which they will learn about the rich history and wildlife along the Forth & Clyde corridor.

On 25 March, Kilsyth and Banton children climbed Bar Hill to the Roman fort and were surprised to meet a Roman Legionary!

Both adults and children in the groups were  fascinated by the soldier's tale of his life in Scotland.

Children from Banton Primary School meet Claudius Tacitus, Roman Legionary at Bar Hill Fort

 

Croy Historical Society Help Feet First

Feet First walkers were treated to the rare expertise of local historian, Seamus Coleman who shared his knowledge of the Lands of Nethercoy with the 17 people who enjoyed a fascinating talk and walk on a beautiful spring day.

Seamus (back to camera), claims the source of the Kelvin for Croy!

http://www.croyhistorical.org.uk

 

Project Funders

Feet First Forth & Clyde 2009 is funded by Scottish Natural Heritage and Big Lottery Awards for All

 

 

 

 

 

 and waterways walking programme organised by The Waterways Trust Scotland.  Feet First programmes take place in various locations and at various times of the year.  

Typically, programmes will run for around six weeks and involve invited schools and a series of walks open to the general public.

It is hoped that walk will be run in Edinburgh, Falkirk, North Lanarkshire and East Dunbartonshire in 2009

A series of six community walks open to the general public began on Sat 18 October 2008.

Find out what walks are taking place in

 

 

 

 

 

Feet First Edinburgh 2009 this year features children from two Edinburgh primary schools - Clovenstone and Longstone.

A series of community walks are underway however, this year selected target groups have been invited to participate.  These include Hester Hailes Health Agency Women's Group,  Leith Hospital COPD patients, and Link Living service users.

As show at the top of the page, a walk has been organised which is open to the general public.

Click here for details

Last year, two primary schools - Canal View and Tollcross, undertook 6 walks alongside the Union Canal and Water of Leith.

Both schools were provided with sufficient wildlife exploration, information and support to enable them to embark on and successfully achieve their first level (Discovery Level) John Muir Award.

Canal View pupils identifying trees and leaf rubbing, 2008.

Wanted

Guest Speakers for Edinburgh Walks 2009

Currently seeking people willing to share their knowledge and passion for the city's canals, wildlife or local history.

Please call Alan on 07768 951 740

or email

info@feetfirstcanalwalks.com

Maybe you have a novel idea or theme for a cnal walk - art, music, science even!  Let us hear it please!

 

    10 May 2009    

Tam Craven - Guest Speaker

Feet First walkers enjoyed an entertaining and amusing walk and talk with Kelvin Valley writer and poet Tam Craven.

Tam reads oneof his peoms to walkers.

Tam is a prolific writer and is currently Poet in Residence at Loch Lomond Shores.

Tam's website is here

To date, guest speakers have come from -

  • Forestry Commission Scotland

  • North Lanarkshire Country Rangers

  • Croy Historical Society

  •  The Antonine Guard

  • Kirkintilloch RSPB Volunteers

 Guest Speakers Wanted

We still interested in hearing from anyone who may be interested in becoming a guest speaker for one of our Feet First walks in the future, no matter what part of the country you are in.

Anyone willing  to share their knowledge and enjoyment for the outdoors on our walks would be most welcome.

If you know a bit about wildlife, local history, the canal or boats, we'd love you to share that with our walkers.

We acknowledge that local people have so much to offer our programme.  You don't have to be a trained walk leader or teacher or expert.  All you need is a willingness to share your passion to a friendly group of interested walkers.

We will even buy you lunch to say thanks!

Note - speakers also wanted for Edinburgh and Falkirk programmes later in the year.

The Falkirk Wheel

Action Outdoors, Falkirk

The Waterways  Trust Scotland will soon be opening a brand new outdoor activities centre in Redding, Falkirk.

Housed in a purpose-built facility on the Union Canal, it will provide a wide range of activities and opportunities for the people of Falkirk.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Feet First Falkirk 2009

In 2008 we ran a Feet First programme over the summer months funded by Action Outdoors, Falkirk and again and in the autumn funded by SNH.

We hope to be able to ran another programme later in 2009.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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