Trees in Winter

Schedule

Sun Dec 08 2024 at 01:00 pm to 02:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Holyrood Park Information Centre | Edinburgh, SC

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Struggle to tell an oak from an ash when they are not in leaf? Join a ranger for a short walk to identify trees from bark and buds.
About this Event

Time: 13:00-14:30

Meeting Place: Broad Pavement Car Park, Queen's Drive. Postcode: EH8 8AZ. Meeting point is next to the entrance of the car park on the grass verge opposite the car park kiosk. Please see the map below.


FREE EVENT


Description: Come along on a gentle guided walk around Holyrood Park with a ranger to learn how to identify different species of trees in winter.


Age: This walk may not be suitable for children under 8 years.

Grade: Easy

Route: Volunteers’ Walk, Camstane, Hunter’s Bog, St. Margaret’s Loch. This may change.

Bring: Warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear with good grips. A snack and a drink.

Toilets: Toilets are available at the Holyrood Park Education Centre (EH8 8HG). No toilets on the walk itself.

Parking: Broad Pavement Car Park (off Queen's Drive, next to Holyrood Palace). Parking charges are £1 per hour. Charges apply 08:30 to 17:30 Monday to Friday (except Public Holidays). Parking is free for Blue Badge holders. https://goo.gl/maps/uvSWqsyrsHwzCaC47)

Road Closures: Holyrood Park roads are closed every Saturday and Sunday.

Local roads and car parks may be subject to closures-please contact the Ranger Service for more information. [email protected] 0131 652 8150

Disabled access: The route is wheelchair accessible although does involve rough tracks and slopes. Please contact us if you have any access requirements and we will do our best to adapt the walk accordingly. Please contact the Ranger Service for more information.

Dogs: Dogs are not permitted except assistance dogs.

Map of meeting point below:


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Where is it happening?

Holyrood Park Information Centre, Horse Wynd, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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