Helen Todd

@helenrambler.bsky.social

Chair Planning Democracy; board member Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre; volunteer with Spokes; Hon Fellow Scottish Env LINK, worked for Ramblers Scotland before retirement. Walking, cycling, mountains, Scottish politics, CND, climate change, gardening.

@redropescot.bsky.socialReposted by @helenrambler.bsky.social

We're off to Roy Bridge for our next trip 9-12 October, a regular return. The weather has often been mixed on our trips, but we've had a good time anyway. Lots of hills to enjoy in the area, plus trains, cafes, gondolas to visit if too wet. We have monthly weekend trips and welcome non/new members.

group of four hikers sitting on a rocky mountain summit.Two hikers sitting on a rocky mountain summit with a view beyond of a loch and further mountains, cloudy skiesa hiker walking through grass on a hillside in full waterproofs, with a cloudy sky above. More hills and a ruined tower in the backgroundTwo hikers posing for a photo on the Grey Corries
@redropescot.bsky.socialReposted by @helenrambler.bsky.social

A lovely day out in North Berwick, walking up Berwick Law and around Balgone Lake, partly on the John Muir Way. Overcast skies turned to heavy rain after lunch but we had waterproofs, great chat and a good cafe to dry out in. We have regular walks in the Lothians & Fife, non-members welcome!

Group of hikers on top of Berwick Law with view of the town and sea behind. Overcast skies. View across North Berwick and offshore islands under cloudy skies Balgone Lake, bullrushes, trees and swans
@redropescot.bsky.socialReposted by @helenrambler.bsky.social

We're off to North Berwick for our September walk. Around 8.5 miles, 3.5 hours walking up Berwick Law, to Balgone Lake and along the John Muir Way. Bring your lunch - & your swimsuit if you're brave enough! More info and to register here: forms.gle/zMKyJJzeE75k...
*All welcome including non-members*

Sandy and rocky beach at North Berwick, with the Bass Rock in the distance, all under blue skies
@helenrambler.bsky.social

I’ve been eking out this wonderful book while on a walking holiday for 2 weeks. Needed to make it last as I can only carry one book, but it really repays slow reading. Can’t recommend it highly enough, well done @jenstout.bsky.social

Cover of book ‘Night train to Odesa’ by Jen Stout
@helenrambler.bsky.social

Always interesting to an old Rambler to see access management in other countries. These are a few signs from the Pyrenees national park. Seems a bit restrictive to Scottish eyes - no cycling, dogs, camping - but the upside is the GR10 & other routes are very well managed. And very well used (€€!)

Hiker in the Pyrenees passing a ‘no dogs’ sign at the side of a path. Signpost in the Pyrenees giving directions and timings to various locations Red & white painted signpost on a rocky path List of restrictions in the Pyrenees national park, including no dogs, camping or cycling
@helenrambler.bsky.social

Come with us to the Pyrenees, they said. Warm, sunny days and great views from the mountains on the GR10 route. Ha! More like Scotland today. (Not really complaining, after 7 days of ☀️☀️☀️).

Woman in waterproofs and hiking boots standing on a grassy hillside in thick mist.
@helenrambler.bsky.social

Here’s a handy sign that Historic Environment Scotland might want to use as a template for reopening the Radical Road in Edinburgh. Hundreds of people today happily enjoyed a visit to the Cirque de Gavarnie in the Pyrenees. What do you think, @ramblersscotland.bsky.social?

Sign in a mountain area in the Pyrenees in English, French & Spanish. It says: “High mountain area. Risk of fatal rock fall.”
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