Our evening events programme is shown below. All events can be booked online now.
Friday 10th May 2024
WalkFest Welcome Dinner
Join us and your fellow walkers for an evening meal with a selection of hot dishes followed by tea or coffee and something sweet
Time: From 7pm. Meal served at 7.30pm.
Location: The Belted Galloway Visitors Centre, Riverside View, Newton Stewart, DG8 6NQ
Cost: £16
(This event must be booked in advance)
Saturday 11th May 2024
Illustrated talk: 40 years of the Southern Upland Way
An illustrated talk by Tom Henry, the Southern Upland Way ranger, as we celebrate 40 years of the long distance footpath, which stretches over 200 miles across southern Scotland, from Portpatrick in the west to Cockburnspath in the east.
Time: 7.30pm
Location: Belted Galloway Visitor Centre, Riverside View, Newton Stewart, DG8 6NQ
Cost: £4 including refreshments
(It is not necessary to book this event in advance - you can just turn up on the night if you wish)
Tuesday 14th May 2024
Illustrated talk: Galloway Place Names
An illustrated talk which explores the origin of some of Galloway’s most fascinating and unusual place names, including many which feature in this year’s walking festival.
Time: 7.30pm
Location: Belted Galloway Visitor Centre, Riverside View, Newton Stewart, DG8 6NQ
Cost: £4 including refreshments
(It is not necessary to book this event in advance - you can just turn up on the night if you wish)