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 […]
Content warning This article talks about suicide. Why this matters… In 2018 there were 6859 preventable deaths in the UK & Republic of Ireland. 6859. Let that sink in for a moment. 6859. I’m talking about suicide and for many, it’s not a comfortable conversation. So let’s start by giving that number some context. In […]
It’s official ! On August 26th we saw the cumulation of a lot of hard work – the logical next step in our journey – Wellness Walks is now an officially registered charity. What does it mean for the organisation ? Becoming a charity means that we can now be solely focused on our social […]
Can you help? If you’re reading this then the chances are you’re a fan of Wellness Walks – you love what we do and you know the massive difference it can make to peoples lives.As we transition to a Charity we’re looking to kickstart the next stage of our growth – our mission has always […]
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 Active Cumbria & Sellafield 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 […]
A different way to engage with nature Despite our name nearly all the team at Wellness Walks are also involved with some form of water-based activity – so slowly over the last year the idea to offer a new way for people to be socially engaged with the natural world has taken shape.We know that […]
Making adventures easier Have a think about when the idea of adventure first entered your head? For many of us it was somewhere in childhood – maybe a thing we did with our parents or a youth group or just our friends. But often, later in life, things, even brilliant things get in the way. […]
How you can get involved with Wellness Walks updated 2024… Our mission is simple – we want as many people in as many places as possible to be able to go on a totally free Wellness Walk delivered by a provably competent leader. In order to make that mission a reality we’re a volunteer focused […]
