Wetland Wander

Moderate Ranger-led guided walk around Holyrood Park

Join a ranger to celebrate World Wetland Day and discover Holyrood Park's lochs and bogs.

Before attending the walk, please see the "Good to Know" section for more essential event information.

Dates

Performances on 1/31/2026 12:00:00 AM

2026
Saturday 31 January 2026 1:00PM to 3:30PM

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Holyrood Park, , Edinburgh, EH9 1SH

  • Ranger Service
  • 0131 652 8150
  • rangers@hes.scot

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Great Days Out Await!
  • Meeting point: Broad Pavement Car Park, next to the entrance of the car park on the grass verge opposite the car park kiosk (Queens Drive, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh EH8 8AZ)
  • Route: St Margaret's Loch/Hunter’s Bog/Volunteers’ Walk/High Road. This may change
  • Grade: Moderate
  • Age: This walk may not be suitable for children under 12 years
  • Bring: Warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear with good grips. A snack and a drink
  • 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). Charges apply Mon-Fri, 8.30am to 5.30pm (except public holidays). Free for blue badge holders
  • Road Closures: Holyrood Park roads are closed every Saturday and Sunday. Local roads and car parks may be subject to closures
  • Disabled access: Route may not suitable for disabled people - contains rough tracks, uneven and boggy terrain, steep inclines and declines. Please contact the Ranger Service for more information.
  • Dogs: Dogs are not permitted except assistance dogs

If you need more information please contact the Ranger Service: rangers@hes.scot or call 0131 652 8150

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

  • Saturday 31 January 2026
  • Walks and Guided Tours
  • Normal
  • Nature, Ranger Service
  • Holyrood Park
  • Fully booked: False
  • Tickets available soon: True
  • Ranger Service
  • 0131 652 8150
  • rangers@hes.scot

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

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Great Days Out Await!
  • Meeting point: Broad Pavement Car Park, next to the entrance of the car park on the grass verge opposite the car park kiosk (Queens Drive, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh EH8 8AZ)
  • Route: St Margaret's Loch/Hunter’s Bog/Volunteers’ Walk/High Road. This may change
  • Grade: Moderate
  • Age: This walk may not be suitable for children under 12 years
  • Bring: Warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear with good grips. A snack and a drink
  • 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). Charges apply Mon-Fri, 8.30am to 5.30pm (except public holidays). Free for blue badge holders
  • Road Closures: Holyrood Park roads are closed every Saturday and Sunday. Local roads and car parks may be subject to closures
  • Disabled access: Route may not suitable for disabled people - contains rough tracks, uneven and boggy terrain, steep inclines and declines. Please contact the Ranger Service for more information.
  • Dogs: Dogs are not permitted except assistance dogs

If you need more information please contact the Ranger Service: rangers@hes.scot or call 0131 652 8150