Cowal is simply wonderful for TV explorer Paul Murton
Intrepid Scottish TV adventurer Paul Murton has encouraged people across Argyll to put their best foot forward and explore the peninsula during this year’s Cowalfest walking festival.
A list of walks and events has been finalised by the Cowalfest organising committee for a three-day period from the 2nd to 4th October.
Paul, who grew up in Ardentinny and is well known for his longstanding Grand Tours of Scotland TV series, commented: “The vast panoramic seascapes of Loch Long, Holy Loch and the Firth of Clyde, complemented by the wonderful Cowal hills, were my inspirations as a child. This is the place that nurtured a desire for adventure that has never left me, and that’s what I attempt to reflect in my TV programmes.
“I always wanted to know what was over the next hill and what amazing views could be experienced. It’s fantastic to know that events like Cowalfest provide a great opportunity for folks to experience that sense of wander through a wide variety of guided walks aimed at all abilities.
“This is where the Highlands start, both geologically and aesthetically, and it should be as widely accessible as possible. There are so many stories, so much history and awe-inspiring nature to be experienced across Cowal.
“Walking festivals provide participants with the ability to engage in the vistas and learn all about what helped to shape them as well as providing a boost for our physical health and mental wellbeing which has become such an important issue in recent times,” added Paul who attended Dunoon Grammar School, Aberdeen University and the National Film and Television School before embarking on a life of adventure that took in a myriad mountains across the globe.
Andy Armstrong, Chair of Cowalfest, commented: “Paul embodies the adventurous spirit that has been a part of Cowalfest since its inception 20 years ago.
“We have also been boosted recently with grants from Western Ferries and the National Lottery Community Fund that will go a long way to helping us get Cowalfest back on the map,” added Andy.
