August 22nd to September 1st 2026

Pedlars Way walk

Group walks 2026

Long Art Nature

Sketch & Wander: The Joys of the Pedlars Way

Bolton to Gifford

A creative woodland walk with East Lothian sketcher Lynn Fraser

Date:  Saturday, August 22, 2026

Time:  11 am to 3.30 pm

Meet:  Bolton Parish Church EH41 4HL

W3W:  inch.appear.scrap

With:  Lynn Fraser of Fantoosh Sketching

Restore, recharge and nurture your curiousity on this creative walk. There will be playful, creative invitations for your sketchbook/journal along with mindful mark-making, as Lynn shares tips and techniques to help fill the pages as we celebrate our co-existence with nature. Artistic ability is not required

Arriving at Gifford we’ll have a break, with the option of fine wares from lovely Lantern Rouge cafe before heading back into the woods.

Bring something to drink, a sketchbook/journal and an open heart.

There are paths on this route and you must be comfortable to walk on uneven surfaces. Dress for the Scottish weather. Footwear: trainers or walking boots.

Distance from Bolton to Gifford is 4km. We’ll walk an easy pace so we can notice, record and enjoy.

Suitable for ages 13+ with young people under 16 accompanied by an adult.

Find Lynn on Facebook & insta @fantoosh sketching

What to bring

Pack a waterproof in case it rains, sunscreen if hot – plus water.

Trainers or walking boots please.

Option of bringing a packed lunch or purchasing food at local cafe/shop on our stop.

More information

East Coast bus 123 loop runs to Bolton from Haddington.

Alas, we cannot accomodate dogs on this creative venture.

13+ (under 16’s accompanied by adult) please.

There are toilet facilities on arrival at Gifford. There is a cafe and shop stop during the walk.

About ... Fantoosh Sketching

Artist, Creative wellbeing facilitator and Circle Holder, collaborating with charity and community organisations and cultural venues e.g; John Muir’s Birthplace, Prestongrange Museum. Lynn brings people together to reconnect to living local nature, to place and to each other through drawing and mark-making, often outdoors. She has a deep love of dandelions.