D&G Outdoor Access Trust aims to promote health through the enjoyment of walking & create/restore & conserve a network of paths in beautiful Dumfries & Galloway
One from today at @N_T_S Threave Nature Reserve!
The amazing dandelion, such an underrated plant, is so beneficial to the land l,wildlife and people 😊
Thousands of clocks, waiting to disperse 👍
@gallowayglens @ThreaveOspreys #dandelion#nature
Our friends at @loch_ken are looking for a seasonal Ranger! Could you be largely outdoors this summer?!
More info, apply by 14th april: https://t.co/DTr1UUoiwL
Good turn out for the second of our Environmental Alliance for the South of Scotland meetings, being led by SUP. Tuesday’s meeting was Scottish Borders based and today we are in Dumfries. Interesting discussions from representatives from a wide range of groups.
@SoSEnterprise
Here’s our project officer on route home from the garden centre to hide these 8 foot bamboo trees in her garden… she accidentally purchased 4 but says it’s fine if it helps nature?! We agree… 100%! It’s for the outdoors so it’s fine!
We have some news….
Some big news….
Our new website goes live THIS FRIDAY!!!! 🙌🙌🙌… we’ll share a link with you when the big red ‘go live’ button has been pressed!
Are you watching Sir David Attenborough's stunning new Wild Isles series?
We've put together a set of walks showcasing some of the spectacular Scottish locations that were featured in last night's programme.
https://t.co/2IrmJXZWaW
🧹Looking to organise or participate in a litter pick? @dgcouncil can provide bags, litter pickers, gloves and hi-vis vests for events, and collect the bags for recycling or disposal afterwards.🗑️
Register at [email protected]#Volunteering#Empowerment @KSBScotland
Excited to take delivery of the new information panels for the Corserine path improvement project. We’ll be working with our friends at Forrest Estate to get these installed in coming weeks… @DgAccess @ScotBiosphere @dgcouncil’s Environment Team @HeritageFundSCO
This is so important, we all need to be mindful of the small steps we can take in our day to day lives that make the biggest impact!
STEP AWAY FROM THE DESK!!
What is the perfect way to get your daily step count up?
💻 enjoy a "false commute" to plan your working day
🚶 take a lunchtime walk to decompress
🫂 #walk and catch up with a friend or loved one
🍜 head out before dinner to unwind, and work up an appetite!
#MondayMotivation
The Walkhighlands mobile app is now available!
- It enables you to find & download our detailed walks everywhere in Scotland - complete with GPS mapping
- Downloaded walks & maps are available offline
- It's for Android and iOS
- It's free
- It's a public beta version
Norley’s Loop from Gatehouse along the NCN 7 to Borgue and Kirkudbright. Clann Cafe refreshments before heading up to Phil’s Cafe at Laurieston for a blether. Descent back to Gatehouse with a Jarl at the Masonic. Sunday’s are made for this.
SPOT IT 🚴🏽🌈Caerlaverock Castle was illuminated in recognition of D&G hosting the Paracycling Road race @CyclingWorlds @UCI_cycling
“It is a privilege for @dgcouncil to support the World Paracycling Championships in Dumfries and Galloway this August.” Cllr Dryburgh
I don’t know what to say…. ‘We won!’. Thank you to everyone that has worked so hard to deliver and support our amazing projects. A big well done to all the environmental projects that were shortlisted, highly commended and won their categories. @RSPBScotland#natureofscotland