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 […]
we’re launching a Wellness Walks Volunteer Training Scheme in Highland Perthshire We’re super please to be able to say we’ve teamed up with the wonderful folks from Enchanted Forest to bring Wellness Walks to your communities – this one is particularly special to us as it’s where one of our founders lives! This scheme is […]
