Step into Spring

Waterways environmental and heritage charity, The Waterways Trust Scotland, is running a 12 week-long walking programme to encourage people improve their lifestyle.

Anyone can take part in the walking programme and the guided walks will take in the Union Canal and Water of Leith, providing an opportunity for participants to get fit and learn about the local environment at the same time.

Walks are suitable for all ages and all abilities. Each walk will last approximately one hour. All walks are on Saturdays, starting at 10am.

19 April – start Meggetland Bridge on Colinton Road; finish Dell Inn on Lanark Road.

26 April – start junction of Hailesland Road and Clovenstone Road Wester Hailes; finish Water of Leith Visitor Centre

3 May – start Glenlockhart Road; finish Edinburgh Quay

10 May – start Woodhall Road, Colinton Village; finish Water of Leith Visitor Centre

17 May – start Arnold Clark Mortors, Gorgie Road; finish Oglivie Terrace, Shandon

24 May – start Edinburgh Quay; finish Water of Leith Visitor Centre

7 June – start Dell Inn, Lanark Road; finish Water of Leith Visitor Centre

14 June – start junction of Hailesland Road and Colvenstone Road Wester Hailes; finish Colinton Village

21 June – Calder Crescent canal access point; finish Ratho

28 June – start Oglivie Terrace, Shandon; finish Arnold Clark Motors, Gorgie Road

5 July – start Calder Crescent canal access point; finish Dell Inn, Lanark Road

12 July – start Water of Leith Visitor Centre; finish Edinburgh Quay.

For further information on Feet First contact Alan Forrester on email info@feetfirstedinburgh.com

The Waterways Trust Scotland is part of The Waterways Trust, a registered charity, and works to promote greater public enjoyment and awareness of the UK’s waterways by raising funds for waterway restoration, conservation, recreation and education.