Mindfulness and Connecting with Nature Walk - Saturday 12 April and Saturday 14 June

 

5 miles

 

Discover the benefits of mindfulness and walking in nature to health and well-being in everyday life. Mindfulness trainer and ranger, Mike Pupius and sound expert and ranger, Charlotte Swain will lead a walk through the historic Bolehill Quarries up to Surprise View returning through the picturesque Padley Gorge. 

Several simple mindfulness tools and techniques such as sense foraging and the Five Pathways to Nature Connection will be introduced for you to experience. There is a growing body of knowledge endorsing how these simple practices can enhance your health and wellbeing and increase your enjoyment of nature. No prior knowledge of mindfulness is required.  

Join us to discover how you can bring mindfulness into your everyday life whilst walking in nature.

Event Terrain: Not pushchair nor wheelchair friendly. 

 

Event Grade: Moderate: moderate walks on ground with sometimes rough and uneven terrain and gradients. 

 

Start: 10:45am  Finish: 15:30pm

 

Meeting Point: Grindleford Railway Station outside cafe 

 

Grid Reference: SK 251 788  Post Code: S32 2JA  What3Words: Piper.baking.about 

 

Parking: P & D. Parking on station approach using RingGo app. It is recommended to book before travelling as phone signal patchy. There is a toilet in the cafe and at ranger centre. 

 

Near A Bus Route: Yes 

 

Near A Rail Station: Yes. Trains are available from Sheffield, Manchester and stations between to fit in with start time of walk. Please check times before travel. 

 

Dogs: No dogs allowed

 

Cost: £10 per person aged 18 and above. Children aged 17 and below go free on any suitable event.

 

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