Families & Children welcome

The walk is open to all people and we wish to extend a warm welcome to all families.

Children are especially welcome!

Children on the walk

Entry to the Walk

At the moment we are only taking postal entries, but soon we will have our automated online entry system in place and you will be able to enter directly from your computer.

Check back soon for updates.


Edinburgh Christmas Walk 2008 Information

The 7 & 15 mile walks will start in Melville Street at 9.30am and finish on Castle Terrace. The route will be clearly signed plus there will be water and first aid stops en-route.

You can read the full walkers brief here...

Walkers heading up an Edinburgh StreetUpon Completion

All walkers on finishing will receive a medal, completion certificate and a Christmas goody bag. There will also be plenty of musical entertainment en-route and at the start & finish.

The Walk

Anyone can enter, so why not make it a family / friends day out. Dogs can enter the walk, but must be kept under strict control at all times.

Raising Money for Charity

All money raised must be paid directly to your chosen charity together with your sponsorship form by 1st February 2009. FlyGlobeSpan will be giving FREE flights to the top three individual fundraisers.

Picture Special from the Evening News

All walkers will receive a copy of the Edinburgh Christmas Walk Picture Special due to appear in The Edinburgh Evening News on Monday 8th December 2008. Copies will be posted to you just after the publication date.