The start of today’s hillwalk, part of a block of 5-7 Walks exploring our Local – up to twenty minutes drive away – Environment. We aimed to circumnavigate Linlithgow Loch.

Measuring the height of the Reed Mace around Linlithgow loch, never pass up an opportunity to promote Numeracy Across Learning.

Exploring a shelter someone has built in the woodland around Linlithgow loch.

Working out how far we have to go to complete a circuit of Linlithgow Loch. We estimated the distance we had come and then worked we were halfway, checked the time and estimated how long we had left to walk.

Patrick exploring the boundaries of Risk, how deep ?

Synchronised swinging, this class are always keen to not bypass a swing/playpark .

Patrick desperate to climb the Palace walls, but not allowed.

Mr T demonstrating how the Buttress works, holding up the Palace walls. Remove the Buttress and the walls would fall down.

Exploring the ancient monument of Linlithgow Palace, checking out the defence works of the outer wall. No crossbows but a wide angle view.

A wee treat after a snowy cold walk. Hot Chocs all round a piece of homebaked cake…..