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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Things to think about We need to be very clear that the team at Wellness Walks really aren’t trying to scare anyone – but we think what follows is crucial for people who are recommending outdoor activities to think about. When any of us with a position of explicit, implied or assumed responsibility recommends or […]
Because someone asked. simple. When women started to get in touch with Wellness Walks and ask us if we’d put on some ‘women only’ courses, our first thought was “sure, why not!” We want as many people as possible to have the skills to get out into nature. Simple. These courses always create discussion and […]
Added 2024 – another preventable tragedy We originally wrote this article 3 years ago – but sadly this week the news has reported some stark findings from the Coroner in another tragedy; the death of a young Explorer Scout who fell to his death on what was supposed to be a simple walk on the Great […]
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