In Lochend Woods, Dunbar
Group walks 2026
Themed Art Mindfulness
Forage and make walk
Lochend woods, Dunbar
A slow circular walk of Lochend woods to gather nettle stems to make your own cordage
Date: Friday August 28, 2026
Time: 9.15am to 12.15pm
Meet: The Gathering Space, Middlemass Road, Dunbar
With: Wilder Outdoor Education
Join Diane of Wilder Outdoor Education for a slow circular walk through the woodland to explore the colours, smells and sounds of a late summer morning in the woods. Enjoy some mindful crafting, harvesting nettle stems to make your own natural cordage.
More information
Attendees should be comfortable to walk over uneven ground and be happy to sit on the woodland floor (kneeling/sit pad provided). Attendees are welcome to bring their own camping chair if preferred.
Well behaved dogs are allowed but they must be on lead at all times. Please do not bring your dog if it has a high drive as there are quite a number of deer in the woodland.
This event is suitable for adults age 16+.
There will be a basic pop up toilet tent available for your use and handwashing faciliities.
Cafe at Dunbar Garden Centre (10 minute walk away) or at Bleachingfield Community Centre (Ramshackle Cafe).
What to bring
Tea/Coffee and cake will be provided. Feel free to bring a water bottle/snacks. Please feel free to bring a packed lunch if you’d like to spend more time in the woods after the event.
Getting there
The Gathering Place is on the corner of Middlemass Road and Kellie Road, Dunbar. What3Words: ///seagull.kidney.passing
Please try to arrive on foot or by bicycle. Dunbar is well served by public transport – there is a bus stop on Spott Road, a 5 min walk from our meeting place. If driving, please park at Halhill Sports centre and avoid parking on Kellie Road.
With... Wilder Outdoor Education
Wilder are a community interest company based in Dunbar at the Belhaven Surf Centre. We offer a range of outdoor wellbeing and nature connection experiences working with schools, families, adults and communities. We share our expertise in outdoor learning, forest school, coastal education and yoga.