On World Labyrinth Day, 3rd May 2025, a meaningful new space was opened to the public at Lunderston Bay in Inverclyde: The Elderseed Labyrinth.
This special feature is more than just a walking path. It’s a symbol of reflection, healing and connection. The project came together through a collaboration between Walk as One, Creative Regeneration, and Compassionate Inverclyde, with kind financial support from The Iron Bridge Trust and the Co-op Community Fund.
What is the Elderseed Labyrinth?
The Elderseed Labyrinth is a thoughtfully created walking path designed to promote peace, reflection and personal wellbeing. It’s a calming, meditative experience, perfect for clearing your mind, easing stress or simply taking a mindful pause from daily life.
Hand-built using large pebbles and natural bark, the labyrinth at Lunderston Bay was designed in an ancient style to reflect the timeless journey of growth and transformation. Whether you walk it for healing, creativity, dealing with grief or spiritual connection, the Elderseed Labyrinth is open to everyone, regardless of age, religious belief or background.
Why Walk a Labyrinth?
Walking a labyrinth is often described as a form of walking meditation. Unlike a maze, which is built to confuse with multiple routes and dead ends, a labyrinth has one single path that leads to the centre and back out again. If you keep walking forward, you’ll always reach your destination.
People walk labyrinths for many reasons: to relax, to reflect, to let go of stress, or simply to take a quiet moment. They are often found in parks, schools, hospitals and even prisons, offering a safe and peaceful space to reconnect with ourselves.
Benefits of walking a labyrinth include:
Visiting the labyrinth
📍 Location: Lunderston Bay, between Inverkip and Gourock
📮 Postcode: PA19 1BB
🎟️ Access: Open to the public, free of charge
