Back in April we were on the John Muir Way near North Berwick. We spent a tough few hours dealing with a major trip hazard – masses of ivy roots. See us at work at here
Terns Fencing
Terns are a protected species, and the Little and Arctic varieties are rare in the county. So annually the Countryside Ranger Service organise a “fence” around a key nesting site on Spike Island. See us volunteers hard at work helping (and Tara running round in circles) on YouTube here.
Last year we finally saw success with four nesting Arctics(?). See what we are ultimately aiming at on this RSPB video!
More Walks
Missed our first walk of the season? Or enjoyed it and want more? Full details here
Designing a Path?
Everything you ever wanted to know about designing a path is fully explained in this Paths For All guide now stored in our Library
Looking for a new easy path?
Looking for a new easy path? The council has produced 4 more of their easy-to-read 1-page descriptions of key paths in the area – see them all in Path Descriptions Library
SpringTyne Stroll II
As many people enjoyed our guided walk last year from Haddington to East Linton, this year Path Wardens are going to lead several more walks along some of East Lothian’s core paths. Please come and join us!
The first one is from East Linton to Linkfield (nearly Dunbar). We will follow the river on its journey to the sea, watch it change from river to estuary and learn about its history and wildlife along the way. Towards Dunbar the fauna gets really exotic!
It’s on Saturday April 22nd and will take about 3.5h. Contact Thomas Bower (tom@tbower.plus.com) to reserve your place.
Task Reports
The work on two recent tasks – reinstating the path from Spott down to the burn, and improvements the NCN- 1 path near Queen Margaret University have been properly recorded and added to the library. Thanks to our chairman, Andrew.
NB: Had to use the village sign for Spott, as there is – currently – no signpost for the path!
Spott The Path
The path from Spott down to the burn was so overgrown it was impassable. No longer! See how it was done at Making the Path
Fame Again (well, in the Courier)
The Courier recently reported on the council investing significant funds in developing paths and cycleways, and we get a very honourable mention! Click here or on the picture to see the full details.
It’s always good to be mentioned in the press or the social media, as every exposure is to a large number of people, and spreads the message that many of us care for our paths and countryside. And might just persuade someone to follow in our footsteps!
Our Extraordinary Litter Picker
One of our more intrepid members has been recognised nationally. Andy wasn’t sure he wanted the recognition, saying “I prefer keeping a low profile but I think the award can help to highlight the issue of coastal litter and the work done by me and East Lothian Rangers in trying to keep the East Lothian coast clean and an enjoyable place for visitors and the wildlife in the area”.
We all thank you for your dedication and inspiration to keep East Lothian looking beautiful.
See a quick overview of the presentation or the full story at Scotland’s Hero of the Month.
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