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.