Who, Where & Why...
David has attended 40-50 Wellness Walks across Gwynedd.
David is a 65+ yrs old male.
What first attracted you to attend a Wellness Walk
✅ I wanted to join a walking group.
The walk was led by a qualified leader.
how did you first hear about wellness walks?
🥼 My wife saw it advertised on Facebook
Whathas been your favourite Wellness Walk so far?
Around Porthmadog, we went on the train from Pwllheli. It was a full day we walked on the outskirts of the town on foot paths and small roads. We had our packed lunch on the cob and we ended the walk in a local cafe before catching the train back.
and who was your walk leader?”
Dafydd Rees-Jones
What's the best thing about the Wellness Walks
✅ A really friendly group of people.
Tell us how Wellness Walks has helped You
Was walking new to you? Something you used to do, wanted to try or already did?
I have always walked but having watched Extreme Rescue on TV I wanted to do it safely. Pluss I had been going through a dark patch so I thought I would give it a try.
What do you enjoy most about attending Wellness Walks?
Finding new paths around places I’ve known for over 30 years and seeing things I never knew was there.
How has taking part in Wellness Walks impacted your own mental, physical or social health?
It has given me confidence in conversing with other people, I am on a waiting list to be assessed for neurodivergency which explains why I have found it difficult to get on with people over the years.
Has attending Wellness Walks made you feel more physically active?
A lot
A little not at all
I have always been very active. I was a self employed gardener for over 30 years before I retired 2 years ago.
Do you think you’ll attend more Wellness Walks
Yes!
No
Maybe
Do you think you might be interested in becoming one of our Walk Leaders one day?👣Yes!
👣No👣 Maybe
Final Thoughts
Is there anything else you’d like to share about your experience?
I would like to say how good a leader Dafydd is, he is professional, safe and welcoming. He makes you feel at ease and makes sure he talks to everyone on the walk.
Finally – sum up Wellness Walks in three words…
Fun. Friendly. Invigorating.