Walking Events - August 2008
If you know of a walking event which is not included in our calendar then please contact us.
28 Jul to 4 Aug : National Parks Week 2008
This special week aims to raise awareness of the reasons for the existence of national parks, and to celebrate their beauty, diversity and the opportunities they offer everyone to enjoy their special qualities. This year's week will take local food, drink and crafts as its main theme. http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/
4 Aug to 11 Aug : Active Aboyne Outdoor Activities Festival 2008
Walks, talks and other events in the heart of Royal Deeside. Using Aboyne as our base this week-long festival offers everything - both low level and major hill walks, kayaking, mountain biking and trail running and an evening social programme - certainly something for everyone as well as taster sessions of something you may not tried before! http://walking.visitscotland.com/events/active-aboyne-festival
15 Aug to 19 Aug : Midlothian Walking Festival 2008
Guided walks, cycles and horse trails will take place with experienced local leaders through Midlothian's towns and countryside. http://walking.visitscotland.com/events/midlothian-walking-festival
30 Aug to 7 Sep : Scottish Borders Festival of Walking 2008
Visit the Scottish Borders and take part in the Scottish Borders Festival of Walking which will feature walks along St Cuthbert's Way, historic Dere Street (famous for its Roman heritage), The Borders Abbeys Way, on the Pennine Way, over ancient drove roads throughout the Cheviot range and along Border valleys and rivers. http://walking.visitscotland.com/events/borders_walk_fest
30 Aug to 8 Sep : Pendle Walking Festival 2008
There will be free guided walks every day to suit walkers of all abilities, ranging from easy canalside walks to hard excursions on open access land. http://www.visitlancashire.com/site/pendle-walking-festival-p16910