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RAISING AWARENESS WALKS

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By Arlene

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~following on from the previous blogs I thought this might be of interest:-
~ Raising awareness

The Trust wants to raise awareness of opportunities for enjoying accessible woodland and urban green space in Livingston. A series of navigational leaflets will be prepared for Eliburn Woods and Deans Woods or alternatively why not – download the guide to your mobile phone (coming soon).

In the meantime if you want to learn more about your local woodland then why not take part in the West Lothian Walking Week which is taking place between 21 – 27 September.

The Trust and West Lothian Council are offering three walks as part of the festival.

Livingston Old Wood Walk

Led by West Lothian Council and Woodland Trust
Date and Time: Tuesday 22 September 5.30 – 7pm
Distance: 3 km / 2 miles
Start: Eliburn Park Pavilion
Experience the old and the new in a leisurely walk around the wonderful new Eliburn Park and through Livingston’s Old Wood on mainly flat but uneven paths. Some steps and slopes. Suitable for all including families with primary aged children. Return to pavilion afterwards for refreshments.
West Calder Woods Walk

Led by West Lothian Council and Woodland Trust
Date and Time: Wednesday 23 September 1 – 3pm
Distance: 6 km / 4 miles
Start: West Calder Community Centre
A tale of two woods! Take a lively walk through Parkhead to Hermand Beech and Birch Woods on mainly flat but uneven paths. Some paths are unsurfaced and may be wet and muddy – others are alongside the road. There are some steps and slopes. Suitable for adults and children able to walk at adult pace. Return to community centre afterwards where refreshments are available.
Blaeberry Woods

Led by West Lothian Council and Woodland Trust
Date and Time: Thursday 24 September 10am – 12 noon
Distance: 6 km / 4 miles
Start: Whitburn Community Centre
Join us for an invigorating walk through the park and around the community woodland to enjoy Whitburn’s diverse green spaces. Some paths are un-surfaced and may be very wet and muddy. Suitable for adults and children able to walk at adult pace. Return to community centre afterwards for refreshments.

For more information or to book your place on the walk call 01506 775626

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Comments

 

Arlene, are you thinking of relocating here?

Many Thanks for this info I like to see modern community woodland projects/planting for the future, etc., just as much as the ancient/historical. No mention of a personal appearance by Su-Bo, though, singing "Wood, Glorious Wood!".

Sorry, being silly again!

28 Aug, 2009

 

~no but thinking of visiting!

28 Aug, 2009

 

Hmm, that's interesting. You'd be GR8! at PR work. Where, W. Lothian?

28 Aug, 2009

 

~not really got a plan yet ~this is for next year when I was thinking of getting up to see whale and dolphins hopefully with Caz and Gary~years since were anywhere further north than Newcastle apart from our daytrip to Edinburgh last year!

28 Aug, 2009

 

~it's a cunning plan so that they get to see the Whales and Dolphins and I get to see the gardens and scenery !

28 Aug, 2009

 

Gotcha! :-)

29 Aug, 2009

amy
Amy
 

Sounds bril.. walking has always been top of our list .. !

29 Aug, 2009

 

I like the idea, as i like walking, infact like Amy walking is something i do as its good for you.

29 Aug, 2009

 

I lived in Livingston for 10 years, & thats where I went for my walks!

9 Sep, 2009

 

lucky you!

9 Sep, 2009

 

I'd've got less for murder!
The walks were the only good thing about the place!

9 Sep, 2009

 

~ah well~as long as you moved somewhere better!

9 Sep, 2009

 

I went back home to Edinburgh after that, MUCH better!
Some good walks by Crammond!

9 Sep, 2009

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