EL WALKFEST25 - Cross County Challenge - Day 3 Gifford to Garvald

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Overview

This is in association with the EL WalkFest25. This is day three of a linear Cross County Challenge. From Gifford Village, we will walk through Yester Estate past Danskine Loch and Donolly Reservoir to Garvald. OS66/67. To book your place and for information on transport arrangements, please go to the EL WalkFest 25 website at https://walkfest.org.uk/walks/ .

Friday, 5 September 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:: 170m / 558ft
Type:: circular

Starting point

Grid reference:: NT 53299 67901
Nearest postcode:: EH41 4QX
what3words:: hack.overtones.reefs

Start time:: 10:00 am

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