Mental Health
Walking is Good for The Soul
We are proud to support SHOUT 85258, the UK’s first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.
Activities
Walkers tend to be like minded, kind people
“There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing”
– 1973, Alfred Wainwright
Charity Fun Days
Each August we hold a local Charity Treasure Hunt which is fun for all ages. The questions are challenging for the adults, but finding the flower pots is great for the youngsters.
Halloween Haunt
Our Halloween Haunts just get better and better every year. Laughing with friends is great for our mental health and raising money for SHOUT at the same time ticks a few boxes.
Release that inner child
If we see something on a walk then we encourage you to release that inner child. Have a go on that swing in the woods, a multi-gym park is good fun for adults. “Race you to that snail sculpture”.
The photo on the right is Rebecca enjoying a rope swing on our Norwegian Trip in 2022.
Yoga and Meditation
A number of our members are qualified Yoga and wellness instructors. We often have Yoga walks and are developing our retreats for the future.
Blog
Latest Wellness Articles
Five Reasons Why Some People Suffer From The Trail Blues
Many hikers, including myself, return from a long-distance hike with the "Trail Blues". If you have walked the Camino, then it is often referred to as the "Camino Blues" and it is not a good place to be for both yourself and for your friends and family around you. ...
It’s Good To Walk and Talk, But Why?
Have you ever noticed that people tell each other all sorts of things when you are on a walk? If you have walked any long distance trail then you will instantly understand where I am coming from. There is something about the act of walking that bonds two people...
The Happiest Place on Earth, Finland: Lakeland
If the very essence of Finland were to be summed up in a single experience, it would be the extraordinary sensation that comes from dipping into a slightly chilly lake after a sweaty visit to the sauna. And no district in Finland makes this more deliciously possible...
THE HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH
Thanks to Kriss Saunders from Arc Adventures for yet another fabulous mini guest blog. Finland: Coast & Archipelago This vast and alluring coastal region of Finland is dotted with more than 50,000 beautiful islands, creating the world’s largest archipelago. With a...
Five Exciting Adventures in the UK
Thanks to Kriss Saunders from Arc Adventures for yet another fabulous mini guest blog. The United Kingdom offers so much more than we will ever know. It is amazing that when something is right on your doorstep, you often find you don't take advantage of it! I live...
Seven Sunscreen Tips for Hikers
As I plan my PCT (Pacific Crest Trail) hike I stumbled across an article which talked about using sunscreen for Thru-Hikers. The research sent me down a rabbit hole of discovery which I thought I would share with you all. Overall, most hikers who walk in the heat will...