Parkinson’s Walks are proving popular. We have expanded from the original idea of walking in parks, and we now include some interesting walks in the Edinburgh area.
At least two committee members or volunteers are at the meeting points. There will be options for medium paced or slower paced walks, so that everyone can walk at a pace that suits.
The next dates/places are:
Monday 26 May at 10.30 am: Royal Botanic Garden. This will be a gentle walk around accessible areas of the gardens, starting and finishing at the west side, at the John Hope Gateway on Arboretum Place. We plan to visit some parts of the gardens which we did not cover on our previous visit here last September. Parking, including places for Blue Badge holders, should be available on Arboretum Place.
Future walks: Details of future walks on 30 June and 28 July will be provided here soon.
The walks are relatively informal. We know that Parkinson’s can put paid to the best of plans, when an ‘off day’ happens. We wanted to have an activity where people are very welcome to just turn up on the day. No need to register in advance, and worry if on the day they don’t feel able to come along. The walks are open to People with Parkinson’s and their supporters.
We look forward to enjoying good company, some exercise and fresh air. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear.
We will typically end the walk close to somewhere that people can go for a tea or coffee close to the end of the walk (which are often circular).
For more information, please contact Lynn Stewart: lynn@edinburghparkinsons.org
Below are some photographs:
The October walk was at Saughton Park. The images were taken in front of the bandstand.
The September walk once again returned to the Botanic Gardens
The July walk took place at Lauriston Castle.
The June walk had much nicer weather, in fact the warmest day of 2024… so far.
The May 2024 walk was a tad soggy, but didn’t spoil it for our intrepid walkers!
The October 2023 walk ended with a visit to the Botanics Cafe
From the August 2023 Walk, taken as passing through Leith Links.
The May 2023 walk which began at Newhaven Harbour.
