The upcoming Walkshop is set to take place over the course of five days around Loch Lomond in Scotland from 26 June to 1 July 2025. Here, young people will be trained as multipliers for peace and international conflict prevention through digital auditory teaching/learning materials, learning stations, and discussion sessions on a hike of 58 km in Scotland near the location of some of Britain’s nuclear weapons. Scotland is famous for its unique landscape and endless hiking possibilities. Each stage of the hike has been marked on the map and is detailed below.
Day 1: Arrival Day in Glasgow – 26 June
Participants should arrive by 6 pm at the first accommodation, which is the Youth Hostel Glasgow, to be introduced to other participants and the goals and structure of the Walkshop.
Day 2: Milngavie to Drymen – 27 June
Starting point: The begin of the West Highland Way in Milngavie outside of Glasgow.
Length: 20.4km, 5 hours and 10 minutes (plus breaks)
Ascent: 141m
Notes: The first stage is varied in types of footpaths. One should expect minimal road surface, with lots of forested and gravel paths.
End point: Buchanan Arms & Leisure Club in Drymen
Day 3: Drymen to Balloch – 28 June
Starting point: Buchanan Arms & Leisure Club in Drymen
Length: 16.6km, 4 hours and 5 minutes (plus breaks)
Ascent: 82m
Notes: The first half of the route follows a paved footpath alongside a country road. The second half follows the John Muir Way.
End point: Loch Lomond Hotel, Balloch
Day 4: Balloch to Helensburgh – 29 June
Starting point: Loch Lomond Hotel, Balloch
Length: 12.8km, 3 hours and 30 minutes (plus breaks)
Ascent: 310m
Notes: The first part of the route follows the John Muir Way. The second part of the route follows the Three-Loch Way to Helensburgh. The remainder of the way leads through the city on roads or pedestrian paths.
End point: Travelodge Helensburgh Seafront
Second discussion evening on the topic of nuclear risks for future generations.
Day 5: Helensburgh to Faslane to Glasgow – 30 June
Starting point: Travelodge Helensburgh Seafront
Length: 8.5km, 2 hours and 5 minutes (plus breaks)
Ascent: 28m
Notes: The path consists of a mix of trail, nature, and asphalt paths, with minimal road sections, although they cannot be completely avoided.
Learning station in Faslane: The group will visit the Peace Camp and speak with activists.
Return to Glasgow: Returning from Faslane to Glasgow is possible with busses or trains. Many busses and trains arrive hourly. The return trip is roughly an hour.
End point: Youth Hostel Glasow
Third discussion evening on the topic of Scotland and the UK’s Role in nuclear security.
Day 6: Departure Day from Glasgow
Participants will give their final feedback and thoughts on the Walkshop in a short discussion after breakfast and then begin their journey home.
Supported by the Stiftung Apfelbaum
Cooperation Partner
