Gifford woodland walk

Circular woodland walk from Gifford Square towards Yesterhouse then Redshill, Woodhead and Inglisfield. Finishing with a talk by a member of Gifford Community Woodland at their Welfare Camp.

A gentle forest walk taking in the stunning woodlands around Gifford. Most of the walk will be on well-defined paths through forest and countryside.

The walk follows a route from Gifford Square through the woods around Yester House to Redshill farm and Woodhead farm. Then past Trafalgar to Portwood and return via Inglisfield. There will be the opportunity to explore Gifford Community Woodlands.

The walk will be at gentle pace, including plenty of rest stops at scenic locations for drinks and lunch. We will expect to complete the walk in 5-6 hours.

What to bring

Bring a drink, snack and a packed lunch. Remember we are in Scotland(!), so bring a waterproof jacket and trousers and an extra layer of clothing to put on when we take a break.

If you have binoculars, bring them along too as there is plenty of wildlife along the route.

More information

Please note there is a short section using minor roads.

All-day walk – 8 miles (14km), total ascent 623ft (190m)

With

Andre Coner from East Lothian Ramblers.