About us
EAST LOTHIAN WALKING FESTIVAL (established 2022) is a community-led initiative that brings together people and organisations from across the county to share the positive benefits that ‘going for a walk’ has on our physical, mental and social health.
Walks for all
Our aim is to provide appropriate, welcoming and accessible opportunities for people to be more active.
We are committed to reducing barriers to participation.
All of our bookable walks and events are free of charge and the majority are easily reached by public transport.
Where public transport is not an option, we have provided transport and are grateful to our sponsors for their contributions to this cost.
We have endeavoured to ensure that many of our promoted routes are step-free and are proud to include all-ability walks within the Festival programme.
Our programme
We are delighted that our programme continues to grow and develop. This year we have even more walks and events to choose from.
From long-distance hikes to more gentle strolls, we have a number of themed walks taking in local history, geology, nature, storytelling and photography. There are also opportunities to hone outdoor skills, try out a ‘walking’ sport or go on a wildlife adventure! There really is something for everyone, young and old, in Walkfest24.
Becoming a member
Every adult who takes part in one of our walks will automatically become a member of the East Lothian Walking Festival group.
Members can opt in to the mailing list during the booking process.
If you choose to join the mailing list, you will receive updates on future events, an invitation to our AGM etc.
Membership carries no financial obligation and lasts for one year.
Our thanks to ...
We are extremely grateful to all our sponsors for supporting us this year. They are:
• Community Windpower
• The Co-Op Community Pioneers
• The North Berwick Trust
• Scottish Forestry
• The Scottish Mountaineering Trust
In addition, we could not proceed without the direct help of East Lothian Council Active Travel personnel.
And of course none of this would be possible without the enthusiastic support and commitment of our wonderful partner organisations, their staff and the many volunteers who work so hard to make a Festival like this happen.
Heartfelt thanks to all concerned.
Thank you too to all who take part in Walkfest24. We hope you enjoy it and look forward to welcoming you back again next year.
