Why do you need to know this? July 2026 – Just this weekend I was running a first-aid course for canoeists and one participant was missing. He’d picked up a tick at a campsite in Scotland and a few days later was displaying the classic bruise. But…despite living in Cumbria where ticks are commonplace he’d […]
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 […]
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 […]
Why… I’ve been running Night Nav workshops for a l-o-n-g time now, they’re some of the most popular cpd sessions we run; so I’ve brought this post over to the Wellness Walks website and updated it. Night Nav – It’s a skill that seems to cause stress to a lot of candidates – and one […]
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 […]
