Wellness Walks

Kind words – Keith (10-02-2025)

Praying Hands – Glen Lyon This is a 2.5 mile “out and back” walk to the “Praying Hands of Mary”, famous standing stones in Glen Lyon, with an option for a 2 mile extension further up the valley if the group would like it and the weather is being kind! According to myths, The Praying […]

Kind words – Samantha (05-03-2025)

River Wharfe wander from Barden Bridge to Bolton Abbey – 8 miles We’ll set off from Barden Bridge, hugging the River Wharfe, passing The Strid, through Strid Wood & along to the cafe. We’ll take a break for a brew & take in the views before continuing along to Bolton Abbey. Here we will cross […]

Kind words – Yvonne (21-02-2025)

Ladies only: The Erratics of Norber This walk is about 8 miles long, leaving Austwick and heading through fields to the Norber area with dramatic sandstone erratics deposited by glaciers in the last ice age. We will then head round tracks and paths to the excellent Elaine’s tearoom in Feizor. Please note that there are […]

Kind words – Samantha (21-02-2025)

Ladies only: The Erratics of Norber This walk is about 8 miles long, leaving Austwick and heading through fields to the Norber area with dramatic sandstone erratics deposited by glaciers in the last ice age. We will then head round tracks and paths to the excellent Elaine’s tearoom in Feizor. Please note that there are […]

Kind words – Angela (21-02-2025)

Ladies only: The Erratics of Norber This walk is about 8 miles long, leaving Austwick and heading through fields to the Norber area with dramatic sandstone erratics deposited by glaciers in the last ice age. We will then head round tracks and paths to the excellent Elaine’s tearoom in Feizor. Please note that there are […]

Kind words – Angus & Maureen (09-02-2025)

Loch Kennard Circuit We’ll meet at the Griffin Forest car park and head up the gentle hill on the track to Loch Kennard. We’ll follow the tracks through woods, coming back along the lochside before returning to the car park. Total distance is 4.5 miles and we’ll pause at some point for a chance to […]

Kind words – Steph (18-01-2025)

Nant Ffrancon Valley Walk Join me for a free Wellness Walk, through the forest to the sheepfold and hut circles of Cefn yr Orsedd, overlooking the stunning Nant Ffrancon Valley, crossing Afon Ogwen and picking up the Eryri Slate Trail into Bethesda. At the end of the walk, there will be an optional swim in […]

Meet Mike ~ wellness Walks Volunteer Leader

Who, Where & Why… Mike is one of our Volunteer Wellness Walk Leaders. Mike is a fully qualified Lowland Leader & like all of the team he also has qualifications in First Aid for Mental Health, Outdoor First Aid and Safeguarding. Mike is based in Highland Perthshire. Mike completed training just before winter – so […]

Kind words – Julie (01-02-2025)

Ladies Only : Burnsall to Grassington loop This is a gentle 8 mile walk, starting in the pretty village of Burnsall. We will walk along the River Wharfe crossing it at the iconic Hebden suspension bridge and continuing along to the Linton Falls and Ghaistrill’s Strid. We then head to Grassington then across fields to […]