Widow Walk Edinburgh - Arthur’s Seat
Join us on Saturday, October 11th for a guided walk around the lower trail of Arthur’s Seat, created especially for women who have lost a partner, and those who wish to support them.
About Widow Walk Edinburgh - Arthur’s Seat
| 11th October 2025 | |
| 1pm - 6pm | |
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Holyrood Park Holyrood Park Queen's Dr, Edinburgh East EH8 8HG |
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| This is a free event | |
| Visit the event website here | |
| Facebook information can be found here | |
Widow Walk Edinburgh – Saturday, October 11th
A gentle walk of remembrance, reflection, and connection, organised by the Sustainable Weight Loss Support Group in collaboration with Cruse Bereavement Support Scotland.
Join us on Saturday, October 11th for a guided walk around the lower trail of Arthur’s Seat — a beautiful, grounding experience in nature created especially for women who have lost a partner, and those who wish to support them.
This is a space to connect with others who understand, honour your grief, and find gentle comfort in movement, nature, and shared stories.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, 11 October 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Meeting Point: Outside the **Queen’s Building**, bottom of the Royal Mile
Walk Route: Gentle loop around the lower Arthur’s Seat trail (approx. 60–75 mins)
Post-Walk Gathering:
- From 4:00 PM at Indigo Yard (upstairs booked)
- Light food served at 4:30 PM – selection of 4–6 items including 2 vegetarian options, plus lean meats like sliders or chicken skewers
- Reflection activity — please bring a notepad and pen
- Wrap-up by 6:00 PM
What to Expect:
- A safe, welcoming group led by compassionate hosts
- Moments of quiet reflection, shared memory, and soft conversation
- Optional remembrance ritual — bring a small item or name to honour if you wish
- A short, meaningful written exercise — **please bring a notepad and pen**
How to Join:
This is a free event, but registration is essential so we can plan safely.
Sign up via https://bit.ly/Widow-Walk-Registration-Form
With thanks:
We’re honoured to collaborate with Cruse Bereavement Support Scotland in holding this gentle space.
Rain or shine – we’ll walk in light rain, or move to a warm indoor space if weather is poor.
Open to all women who have experienced the loss of a life partner — no matter how recent or long ago.
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