‘Steps & Stories’ marks 20th Anniversary
- thekintyreway24
- Mar 12
- 2 min read
We’re launching an exciting new interactive campaign, “Steps & Stories”, inviting walkers from near and far to share favourite memories of your much-loved long-distance route.
Whether it was a charity trek, a memorial walk for someone special, a weekend adventure with friends or a magical wildlife encounter along the way, we want to hear all about it.
From soaring eagles overhead to playful otters in Kintyre’s quiet coves, curious seals, graceful deer and even the flash of a rare red squirrel, sightings of Kintyre’s very own “Big Five” have made many a journey unforgettable for visitors. Now those moments can be shared and celebrated as part of our milestone 20th anniversary year.
Louise Stanesby, interim chair for the Kintyre Way, said: “Steps & Stories really is the perfect way to mark our important anniversary. The Way means so much to so many people and for many different reasons – boosting physical health and mental wellbeing, enjoying adventures in the wilds and forging local connections.
“We’d love walkers, both local and international, to share their personal experiences and photos so we can celebrate together.”
Submissions will be featured on this website, creating a living collection of memories that capture not only a walking route but a community story, told one step at a time.
Steps & stories is just one chapter in the anniversary celebrations, however, with plans afoot for a series of community-based events throughout the year and including the ever-popular August WalkFest.
If the Kintyre Way has played a part in your own story, now’s the time to share it. You can revisit precious memories and share your images by sending them to thekintyreway@gmail.com
I really enjoyed this post celebrating the 20th anniversary of The Kintyre Way because it highlights how special this long-distance walking route has become for hikers and nature lovers over the years. The Kintyre Way stretches about 100 miles across the beautiful Kintyre Peninsula in Scotland, taking walkers from Tarbert in the north all the way down to Southend in the south through a mix of stunning landscapes, from forests and hills to beaches and coastal views, and passing through charming villages and historical spots along the way. Posts like this remind readers not only of the physical challenge and adventure of tackling a long-distance trail but also of the stories and memories that are created on the path — the…