Upcoming Events
Here’s the 2024 programme – more events are coming.
Banff to Whitehills Circuit
The Harbour car park, Quayside BanffThis almost level walk includes a lovely beach section followed by a rocky shoreline renowned for its seabirds and seals and then a visit to Whitehills before looping back to re-join the outward route.
Discover Grantown-on-Spey
War Memorial - Grantown The Square,, Grantown-on-Spey, United KingdomA guided walk of this historic 18th-century planned town and Capital of Strathspey.
Deep Time Walk
Roseisle Forest Turning off the B9089 between Kinloss and Roseisle Village, Moray, United KingdomJoin naturalist Dan Puplett on a journey through deep time.
Glenfiddich to Glenlivet
Allan Reid Car Park Allanreid car park, Glenlivet, United KingdomA linear walk with Dorenell and Glenlivet Ranger Services along Moray core path SP29 from Bridgehaugh in Glenfiddich through to Glenlivet.
Hopeman: Fossil dunes and trackways
Hopeman Beach Huts Hopeman East Beach huts, Hopeman, United KingdomAn opportunity to examine features of the late Permian Hopeman Sandstone Formation, including fossilised dunes and animal trackways, with local geologist Dave Longstaff.
Glenbeg : Grantown’s Hidden Gem
Glenbeg Road Glenbeg RoadGuided walk of Glenbeg, Grantown-on-Spey’s hidden gem. Accompanied by a local STGA guide, historian and author. History, heritage, nature and great views of Cromdale Hills & Cairngorms.
Guided Forest-Bathing Walk
Quarrel Wood Brumley Brae Car Park, Elgin, United KingdomRelax and restore in beautiful woodland surroundings by learning to practise natural mindfulness. Woodland themed tea, and snacks, included. Rediscover the woods and yourself.
Sensory Beach Walk
Lossie East Beach Car Park Gregory Place Car Park, Lossiemouth, Moray, United KingdomThe Sensory Beach Walk at Lossiemouth is a creative collaboration between Hein Mijzen (Life Coach for children with additional needs) and artist Lise Olsen.
Father’s Day Foray
Duffus House AnnexeAn outdoor Fathers Day event with tree-riffic trek followed by nature based crafts, marshmallows from the firepit and some fire lighting practice for Dad!
Explore the Dava Moor
The Jesus Saves Stone A939 south of Dava, Moray, United KingdomThe Dava Moor, a wild, bleak or romantic spot north of Grantown. Walk with John as he reveals the history, legends, placenames and former settlements of a previous time.
Sensory Beach Walk
Lossie East Beach Car Park Gregory Place Car Park, Lossiemouth, Moray, United KingdomThe Sensory Beach Walk at Lossiemouth is a creative collaboration between Hein Mijzen (Life Coach for children with additional needs) and artist Lise Olsen.
Altyre Ecological Walk
Dallas Dhu Distillery Mannachie Road, Forres, Moray, United KingdomA medium length, flat, circular walk exploring a range of habitats and ecosystems as well as looking at some historical features and opportunistic wildlife spotting.
The Hidden Glen!
Altnaglander Car Park Picnic area, by GlenlivetA wildlife safari walk in the Glenlivet Hills!
A Panoramic Picnic
Rafford Parish Church RaffordExclusively for MWA members - a circular walk through farmland, woods & along quiet, country roads. Stunning views across the Moray Firth & beyond. Bring a packed lunch. Bring your binoculars!
Woodland & Hedgerow Foraging Walk
More information to come.
Coastal Contemplations
Hopeman Beach Car Park 21 Sea Park, HopemanA reflective wander and wonder, taking time to pause and pay attention to all that is around on this beautiful stretch of the Moray Coast Trail
Useful Nature Foraging Walk
Sanquhar Loch Car Park Sanquhar Road, Forres, Moray, United KingdomLearn about the natural medicines, foods, useful woods and more on this gentle walk in a lovely community woodland.
Drumin – Twinflower, a Tower House, and a Riverside Stroll
Drumin Castle Car Park Drumin, GlenlivetAn evening stroll along the Livet with an opportunity to search for the rare Twinflower and discuss it's translocation programme. We will finish at the 14th Century Drumin Castle.
Beaufighters and Barley
Spey Bay Community Hall Spey Road, Spey BayHeroic World War II forays, coracles, railways, Hudson Bay, whisky production, the wildlife and habitats of the Spey and great coffee, all in a gentle linear walk.
Dunearn Nature Walk
Dunearn Burn car park Darnaway Forest, United KingdomA stunningly beautiful walk through ancient and new woodland, with stunning views, amazing nature and a highly qualified and experienced guide.
Cycle to Elf House Cave and McHardy Stone
Dorenell Visitor Centre Lower Cabrach, Moray, United KingdomA mountain bike ride up Glenfiddich, past Glenfiddich Lodge and up to the Elf House cave and McHardy stone. We'll take our time to take in the wildlife of the area.
Garmouth & Kingston: a brief history walk
Garmouth & Kingston Community Hub Macleans Buildings, High St, Garmouth, Moray, United KingdomAn exceptional heritage walk with local writer Rob Wallen around Garmouth & Kingston.
Coastal Foraging Walk
Hopeman Harbour Parking Harbour St, Hopeman, Elgin, HopemanJoin us on this coastal trail from Hopeman to Burghead and discover the abundance and variety of our local coastal habitats, from plants to seaweeds, foods and medicine.
Kinloss Abbey – Solstice Stroll on Sacred Stones
Kinloss Abbey Trust Kinloss, Forres, Moray, United KingdomA guided walk around the remains of the largest Cistercian Monastery in the North of Scotland, including the Abbot’s House, which is not usually accessible.
Summer Solstice Sunset Stroll – Findhorn Dunes
Dunes Road Findhorn, United KingdomJoin The Findhorn Dunes Trust, a charity set up by gift in 2000, to explore and discover the importance of the 175 acres of dunes along the Moray coast.
Carn na Glascoill – from the Braes of Glenlivet
East Auchavaich Car Park East Auchavaich Car Park, Chapeltown, Moray, United KingdomA challenging hill walk ascending from the beautiful Braes of Glenlivet to the top of Carn na Glascoill. This hill on the eastern edge of the Estate has wonderful 360 degree views.
Going Off The Rails!
Dufftown Railway Station Dufftown Station, Dufftown, MorayEnjoy a relaxing train journey from Dufftown to Drummuir and a scenic return walk back to Dufftown
Solstice Evening walk to Blackwater Lodge
Dorenell Visitor Centre Lower Cabrach, Moray, United KingdomAn evening walk into Blackwater Lodge from Dorenell Visitor Centre to learn about the natural and cultural history of the area. Bring along a picnic to eat near Blackwater Lodge.
Pictish Legacies & Improving Lairds
The Headland Trust Visitor Centre Grant St, Burghead, United KingdomAn historical circuit of Burghead.
Garmouth & Kingston: a brief history walk
Garmouth & Kingston Community Hub Macleans Buildings, High St, Garmouth, Moray, United KingdomAn exceptional heritage walk with local writer Rob Wallen around Garmouth & Kingston.
LDWA Taster Walk – Cullen: Bow Bin and Castles
Portknockie, at the start of the footpath leading to the Bow Fiddle Rock viewpoint Portnockie, United KingdomThis is a taster walk held by the local group of the LDWA round the coastal village of Cullen and up Cullen Bin.
Elgin: a mile in the middle ages
Lady Hill 1 Hill Terrace, Elgin, United KingdomA short walk through a long history to find the medieval origins of the Royal burgh.
Dava Way Guided Walk
Burnfield Ave/Museum Car Park Burnfield AveJoin John Halliday from Strathspey Tours on a walk along the Dava Way from near Dava Station to Grantown.
Mammal Tracking
Sanquhar Woodland Mountain Bike Trails Car park for Sanquhar Woodland Mountain Bike Trails, Forres, United KingdomLearn how to track mammals and recognise the clues they leave behind. Discover their secret lives and find out how you can protect them by becoming a mammal detective.
Doing the Charlestown (Of Aberlour)
Alice Littler Speyside Way car park Aberlour, United KingdomAberlour village walk
Lime Tree Lines
Grant Park Victoria Road, ForresAn amble around Forres following the lines of Lime trees.