Festival fever

If you are a keen walker, or perhaps would like something to kick-start your new-found love of walking, why not come to a festival and find out what it’s all about?

We’ve found two walking festivals in the coming months that might interest you. Maybe you live nearby, or want to spend a few nights in the area to attend a festival – our Country Houses are in stunning locations across the UK providing you with a perfect base from which to explore the area. And with a Freedom Break you can choose how many nights you want to stay, and enjoy our Full Board en-suite accommodation.

Scottish Borders Walking Festival 4-12 September

The 16^th Scottish Borders Walking Festival will take place in Peebles, in the heart of the Tweed Valley. Boasting some of the most breathtaking landscapes in Scotland, the Tweed Valley is less than an hour’s drive south of Edinburgh and only a couple of hours north of Newcastle, but a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

This is the longest established walking festival in Scotland – a nine day festival of walks and a full programme of social events to suit all ages and abilities.

For full details of walks and events please visit www.borderswalking.com or call 01835 863170 to order a programme.

Isle of Arran Mountain Festival 17-20 September

This is the fourth year Arran has had a walking festival, and this year promises to offer a variety of exciting outdoor activities. Previously known as Arran Outdoor & Walking Festival, this fantastic community-run event offers a series of spectacular mountain walks plus outdoor activities such as paragliding, mountain biking and sea kayaking.

There will be a series of evening events including a presentation by Cameron McNeish about his latest television series, The Skye Trail, on Saturday 18 September, followed by a ceilidh.

Come along and join qualified local guides to explore the island's breathtaking landscape.

For more details on the festival itinerary please visit www.arranmountainfestival.co.uk.