We’re recruiting for Wellness Walk Leaders in Blackpool! We’ve wanted to be able to say this for a long time – Wellness Walks is coming to Blackpool & the surrounding areas. If you’ve followed us for a while you’ll know this one has a strong connection to who we are. We’re now recruiting for 8 […]
“as many people as possible” Those words form a core part of Wellness Walks mission statement:“we want to help as many people as possible, in as many places as possible, to get out into nature in a safe and supported way” But. The reality is that not everyone is able, or wants to, join us […]
we’re launching a Wellness Walks Volunteer Training Scheme in West Cumbria We’re super please to be able to say we’ve teamed up with the wonderful folks from the Outdoor Partnership to bring Wellness Walks to West Cumbria. This scheme is open to anyone who lives in West Cumbria and who’d like to be trained & […]
New for 2026 – You Asked, We Listened, and Now It’s Here You told us you loved the idea of the Hill & Moorland Leader course — but that three intense days back-to-back could feel too much. Work, family, energy levels, life commitments… it all adds up. You wanted the same high-quality training, delivered in […]
Wellness Walks launch 2025-2026 Fundraising Campaigns The current grant and social funding environment in the UK is probably tougher than its ever been – we’ve seen a decline in both available funding opportunities and our existing partners report a massive increase in applications. Some funds are closing under the strain, many charities are ceasing to […]
Hello Scotland…. This week (February 2025) Wellness Walks has become a registered charity in Scotland. What does it mean for the organisation ? Scottish registration affirms and demonstrates our intention to be a nationally active charity that is working to achieve its objective: “we want as many people as possible, in as many places as […]
We’re recruiting more Wellness Walks Volunteers in Gwynedd Following the fantastic success of our first Wellness Walks Volunteer Leader training scheme in Gwynedd last year – we’re now recruiting again for 8 more fantastic people who’d like to join the team. We’re super please to be able to say we’ve teamed up with Bwy’n lach […]
wow – what a year…. The end of the year is the perfect time to step back, pause and see just how far you’ve come. As ever I want to start by expressing my heartfelt thanks to everyone who’s supported & encouraged us, become part of our fantastic (& growing) team or come along on […]
We’ve partnered with Outdooractive Whilst the ability to use a map and a compass will always be foundational to both the training and qualification – not to mention the reality of being a walk leader – tools and skills evolve – very very few leaders don’t have some sort of mapping software on their phone […]
Things to think about In an increasingly digital world, practical outdoor skills are becoming less common. Skills like navigation, basic survival knowledge, and nature awareness are often overshadowed by tech-based activities. Yet these skills are vital, especially for families. Participating in family adventure days that teach these skills can strengthen family bonds, build resilience, and […]
