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Aberfoyle Walk in the Park Walks for all abilities, dementia friendly walks, car-share on several occasions. Max 1.5 hrs walking It’s also a great way to meet new people.

Walk in the Park health walks utilise the beautiful and nurturing surroundings of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. We are one of the best examples of a successful health walk programme in Scotland. Join us for a free, fun and easy way to get fit and feel better. Come along to a walk in Aberfoyle on Mondays, always meet at 10.20am behind the Scottish Wool Centre in the car park. No need to book simply turn up and join in … everyone’s welcome! All of our walks aim to be accessible and interesting for everyone. They last about 45 to 60 minutes
The routes are mostly flat, with slight inclines
They have good walking surfaces
Some are around the town, others out in the countryside
If you are unsure about joining the group immediately, find out about our strength and balance sessions to build your confidence, and join the walking group when you are ready.

16/02/2026

🦉𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝘁 '𝗜𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲' 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 - 𝗢𝘄𝗹𝘀!

This month, we're shining a light on some of Scotland's most captivating creatures: 𝗼𝘄𝗹𝘀. Our inspiration comes from the fascinating ‘owl’ evening our Health Walk Coordinator Diane recently attended in Crianlarich, hosted by our Wild Strathfillan team and Aquila Wildlife & Nature.

Scotland's’ owl population is considered to be in a fragile state but slowly recovering which makes it even more important that we learn more about them and explore ways we can support their future.

𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝘄𝗹!
Throughout February we invite you to spend some time doing a bit of owl spotting.

👂𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀: The RSPB has an excellent collection of owl call recordings to help you identify whooo you might be hearing 🔗 https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/identifying-birds/bird-song-identifier

🦉𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀: Keep an eye out for feathers, nests and pellets, or activity around known owl boxes. Dawn and dusk are often ideal times to catch a glimpse of an owl heading out for a hunt.

🆘𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘄𝗹? Please contact the SSPCA for expert help.

🌟 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝘄𝗹𝘀 𝘂𝗽 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?
These organisations offer brilliant ways to learn more or get involved:

Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre
Barn Owl Trust
Scottish Owl Centre
Aquila Wildlife & Nature.

31/01/2026

🌿 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀, 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 & 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴
Welcome to our first nature‑connecting health and wellbeing newsletter of the year! As we step into 2026, we’re delighted to share some fresh beginnings, fond farewells, and a flurry of activity out in our communities.

We’re thrilled to welcome our new CEO to the Trust, who joins us at an exciting moment for our work across the National Park. At the same time, we say a heartfelt thank you to two valued team members Sue and Gareth as they move on to new chapters.

🦉We kicked off the first of our weekly health walks this year with a real chill in the air, and look ahead to next month as the very first snowdrops of the year are popping up - always a hopeful sign that lighter days are on their way. And if you’re joining our monthly 'In Step with Nature' challenge, this month we’re turning our attention to owls: their habits, their plight, and the magic they bring to our forests.

Finally, take a look at next month's Strength and Balance session dates and enjoy our feature article "Burns, Ballads & Balance: Killin Pupils Light Up Our Session!"

🔗 https://mailchi.mp/f002eb4d4641/january_2026

31/01/2026

🌱 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴
The first snowdrops are peeking through, and there’s no better way to spot them than on a wander with good company.

We’ve loved seeing lots of familiar and new faces out on our health walks over the last fortnight. Why not join us next week? Our walks are welcoming, accessible, free and volunteer-led. There’s no need to book – just wrap up so you’re warm and waterproof, and head along ready to depart at 10:20am.

02 Feb – Aberfoyle, Riverside car park – Doon Hill (DF)
03 Feb – Arrochar, 3 Villages Hall – Village Memorial (DF)
03 Feb – Callander, Ancaster Square – Railway & Golf Club (DF)
04 Feb – Balloch, The Square – River Leven Towpath (DF)
04 Feb – Killin, The Pavillion – Head of the Loch (DF)
05 Feb – Drymen, The Square – High Mains (CS/DF)

𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲?
Our routes are suitable for all abilities and dementia friendly where you see our DF sign. Car shares are indicated by a CS. To find out more please reach out to Fiona@trustinthepark.org.
⚠️ PLEASE NOTE: The walking routes may change on the day due to weather conditions, number of cars available for lift share and the number of walk leaders.
🙏 With thanks to funding from: The National Lottery Heritage Fund , Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, People's Postcode Lottery and Scottish Forestry.

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18/01/2026

🎶🎷Fundraising Music Event!🎺🎶
Sunday 25th January
2.30-3.30pm
🎶Don’t miss out experiencing this talented group of young musicians and singers. 🎶

🎉Happy New Year. 🎉Our walks in Aberfoyle resumed this week. Please see below our walk schedule for the next few months.P...
07/01/2026

🎉Happy New Year. 🎉
Our walks in Aberfoyle resumed this week.
Please see below our walk schedule for the next few months.
PLEASE NOTE: The walking routes may change on the day due to weather conditions, number of cars available for lift share and the number of walk leaders. Please always meet at the Riverside Carpark

07/01/2026

🥳𝗔𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹, 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 🗓️

As our 2026 programme of Strength and Balance classes begin, we're sharing some numbers from 2025 with you. With support from our volunteers, we:

💪 Delivered 246 classes
💪 Supported 213 participants
💪 Welcomed 65 new participants
💪 Saw up to 26 participants per session!

As a charity, we rely on grants and donations to delivery our activities. Thank you to our generous volunteers and funders.

🌐If you'd like to learn more about other ways you can support us, head to: https://trustinthepark.org/donate/

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06/12/2025

👋⚠️ Walk Update – 10/12/2025
Due to yesterday’s wild weather and safety concerns, this week’s Wednesday walks in Balloch and Killin are cancelled.
Your safety is our top priority! We’re sorry for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing you next week. 🌿💚

❄️𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀!
Next week sees the start of our walking group's *Christmas lunches - the special social element we look forward to every year after a lovely walk together.

Our walks are a perfect way to enjoy fresh air, good company, and nature at it's seasonal best - no booking required, just turn up, suitably dressed and ready to depart at 10:20am:

08 Dec - Aberfoyle, Riverside Car Park - NCN7 Rob Roy (DF)
09 Dec - Arrochar, The 3 Villages Hall - Firkin Point (CS/DF).
09 Dec - Callander, Ancaster Square - Railway & Golfclub (DF).
10 Dec - Balloch, The Square - *Balloch Castle walled garden (DF).
10 Dec - Killin, Sports Pavillion - *Head of the Loch (DF)
11 Dec - Drymen Village Sq. - Buchanan Home Farm (DF)

📩 We love to hear from you! Reach out for more details about all our weekly mobility activities at: Fiona@trustinthepark.org,

Discover more at Aberfoyle Walk in the Park & Drymen Walk in the Park.

🙏With thanks to funding from: The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, People's Postcode Lottery and Scottish Forestry.

📷 Walk in the Park

06/12/2025

💪🪑𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 & 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 - 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿

🦶Arrochar, Three Villages Hall, Arrochar – Monday’s weekly, 10.30am-11.30am
🦶Buchlyvie, Village Hall – Thursday 4th, ‘Body Boosting Bingo’ 11th, 11.30am -12.15pm
🦶Callander, – Tuesday’s 2nd and 9th (none on 16th due to Christmas lunch) 2pm-3pm
🦶Crianlarich Village Hall – Thursday’s 4th and 11th, 2pm-3pm
🦶Drymen, Village Hall – Tuesday 9th, 12.15pm-1pm
🦶Killin, Killin & Ardeonaig Parish Church – Wednesday’s 3rd, 2pm-3pm
🦶Aberfoyle – watch out for upcoming dates in the new year.

Please note that over the festive period there will be no classes for weeks commencing the 15th, 22nd and 29th December but will resume to our normal sessions commencing the 5th January.

Image: Strength and Balance session, Crianlarich.

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Walk in the Park

Walk in the Park health walks utilise the beautiful and nurturing surroundings of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. We are one of the best examples of a successful health walk programme in Scotland.

Join us for a free, fun and easy way to get fit and feel better. Come along to a walk in Aberfoyle on Mondays, always meet at 10.20am behind Tourist Information Centre in the car park.

No need to book simply turn up and join in … everyone’s welcome! It’s also a great way to meet new people and we usually enjoy a coffee and a chat together after the walk.

All of our walks aim to be accessible and interesting for everyone.