Who, Where & Why...
Julie has attended 10+ Wellness Walks across Lancashire, the Yorkshire Dales and Cumbria.
Julie is a 56-65 yrs old female.
What first attracted you to attend a Wellness Walk
✅ The walk was totally free.
✅ The walk was led by a qualified leader.
✅ The chance to meet new people.
✅ The type (length, difficulty etc) of the walk.
✅ The focus on safety and inclusion.
how did you first hear about wellness walks?
🥼 From another organisation – third sector, NHS etc
Whathas been your favourite Wellness Walk so far?
Grassington to Burnsall Circular in the Yorkshire Dales
and who was your walk leader?”
Ruth Potts
What's the best thing about the Wellness Walks
✅ Having someone else do all the planning.
✅ Being out in Nature.
✅ Meeting new people.
✅ Making new friends.
✅ A distraction from worries, work, whatever.
✅ Exercise.
how did you first hear about wellness walks?
🥼 From another organisation – third sector, NHS etc
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 never used to do walks before Covid that were any distance. I then joined the group with Ruth and a couple of others were leaders, I enjoyed them so much and I was soon walking distances I thought I could never do. The walks varied in length from 3-12 miles.
What do you enjoy most about attending Wellness Walks?
I love being out walking. Being in a group of women is great as we talk about anything & everything. I love the social side of getting to know others. I love it as we have so many laughs and I love going to places I have never been.
How has taking part in Wellness Walks impacted your own mental, physical or social health?
I feel that when walking I feel good. My confidence has definitely improved being out with others. I also have done many things like going over different types of stiles which I hated before.
Has attending Wellness Walks made you feel more physically active?
A lot
A little not at all
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 loves these walks as I don’t drive but I am always able to go as other people are generous and give me and others lifts.